November 16, 2025
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

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Grace is blessed with your generosity. We have raised $692,792 from 121 pledges so far, which is 92% of our $750,000 goal. Please help us reach 100% of our goal. Your gifts will enable us to continue offering the ministries we are so proud of, including Pastoral Care, Adult Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, Outreach, Parish Life, and more. 

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Please get in touch with Wendy Tyner or Julie Shryock if you have any questions about the campaign.

’90s Night

For grades 5-8

Friday, November 14, 7-11 p.m.
at Grace

Prizes for boldest throwback looks!
Nerf Wars
Karaoke
Glow-in-the-Dark Games
Movies
Dinner + Retro Snack Bar
…and Much More

Suggested Donation $10

More info: youth@gracehere.org

Enter In
The Power of Parables

Concludes on November 18
7 p.m. at Grace Church

Led by Eric Mason & Kim Cockroft
Open to All

Learn to live in God’s Kingdom, one parable at a time. Jesus’ stories shocked, stirred, and transformed his original listeners into new ways of seeing and being. Over the years, we’ve domesticated those parables until they are rote and predictable.

Email Kim Cockroft for more information. 

Grace is partnering with the Suquamish Community Kitchen on Wednesday, November 19!

We’re especially in need of volunteers for meal prep and clean-up. You’re also welcome to serve, share dinner with neighbors, or bring a dessert. 

Families and teens are especially encouraged to participate. Email Melissa Meyers to learn more, or click here to learn more and sign up.

The Giving Tree is set up on the round table in the narthex, where you’re invited to sign up to purchase a $25 giving card from any of the following: Safeway, Starbucks, Amazon, Ace Hardware, or Eagle Harbor Books. The cards will be given to seniors in our community by Helpline House. 

Please return the envelope and gift card to Grace by Sunday, December 7.

Thank you for participating in this annual Advent outreach project, a simple, lovely tradition that our Island seniors so appreciate. 

for LGBTQIA+ high schoolers and allies

Thursday, November 20
6:30-8:00 p.m.

Craft: DIY buttons

At little island crafts, 124 Madrone Ln N, Bainbridge Island
More info: youth@gracehere.org

February 6-8, 2026

Students in grades 6–12 are invited to hit the slopes with us at Mt. Baker! Ski, snowboard, hang out with friends, and make memories. Trip cost: $400 (lodging, lift tickets, meals). Rentals not included. $100 deposit to save your spot!

We will gather at the home of Proctor and Deborah Schenk at 6:30 on Friday, December 12. Proctor and Deborah will provide a festive main dish of Miso Chicken. Please sign up to bring an appetizer, side dish, dessert, or beverage. A donation to the Phinney Fund is always welcome.

Please click below and sign up by Sunday, December 7th. If you have questions or want to sign up by phone or email, contact Eric Matthews at eric@ericEmatthews.com or 206.718.2254.

Tuesday, November 25 at 7:00 pm at Grace

Grace is delighted to host the BINK Interfaith Thanksgiving service this year. All are invited! We'll have a special offering for the YWCA's ALIVE Program. 

Sponsored by the Bainbridge Island-North Kitsap Interfaith Council.

The Rt. Rev. Philip N. LaBelle (Bishop Phil) will be preaching and presiding at both services, and will join us in conversation after the 9:30 service.

Coffee & a Psalm
Mondays from 10:00–11:00 a.m.

The Wednesday Gathering
Wednesdays from 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Knitting Into the Mystery
Third Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. 

Meditation/Centering Prayer
Thursdays from 5:00–6:15 p.m.
No gathering on Thanksgiving,
Meets at an alternate location on Thursday, December 4.
Please email the Grace office for details.

Middle School Classroom Open
First Sundays during the 9:30 a.m. service

Queer Craft Nights
Third Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. at little island crafts

Music Circle Rehearsal
Thursdays from 7:00–8:30 p.m.

Mom’s Morning Retreat
First and Third Thursdays from 9:30–11:00 a.m

Conversations to Care for Creation
First Sundays in the sanctuary during coffee hour

3rd Saturday Grace Grounds Party
Third Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.–noon

On Wednesday, November 5, the Grace Men’s Group gathered for a Chili Cook-Off. The competition was stiff. The guys who made chili for judging were Charlie Laymon, Martin Garthwaite and Mike Gillogley.

After all the ballots were counted, Mike took 3rd place, Charlie took 2nd place, and Martin took 1st place, claiming the title “Grace Men’s Group Chili Master.” Congratulations to our Chili Masters!

A special thanks to John Shea, who, as a bonus prize, presented the three winners and Eric Matthews with a fine Western Red Cedar plank and a recipe for grilling salmon.

Click below for a recording of the November 8 event.

Rev. Eric’s talk begins about 31 minutes into the video

Our own Kelly Hume designed the 2025 World Series logo!

St. Barnabas’ Schola Nova will chant vespers on Sunday, November 16th, at 6 p.m., at St. Barnabas Church. Please join us for this short contemplative service as we continue our series of women saints, commemorating Queen Margaret of Scotland.

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