November 23, 2025
Last Sunday After Pentecost
Christ the King

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We are blessed to share that we’ve reached 86% of our $750,000 goal, with $641,348 pledged so far. Your generosity provides vital support for our ministries, clergy, staff, and the care of our building.

If you haven’t yet made your pledge, please consider doing so today. Your pledge helps Grace continue to welcome all, worship together, and live gratefully. We look forward to a full celebration when we raise the remaining $108,652. Thank you to all who have already pledged. 

Read the stewardship talks given by Grace parishioners here.

See the chart of Grace’s Projected 2026 Expenses by Ministry Areas.

Click the button below to learn more and make your pledge online.

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

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

Tuesday, November 25, at 7:00 pm at Grace

Grace is delighted to host the BINK Interfaith Thanksgiving service this year.

The Music Circle will be offering a song, Alexi Murdoch’s “Something Beautiful.”

If you would like to join the Music Circle for the performance, there will be a rehearsal immediately following this Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. service. All are welcome!

Sponsored by the Bainbridge Island-North Kitsap Interfaith Council.

Sunday, November 30 at 11:00 a.m.
Advent Wreath Making

Saturday, December 6, 2:00-7:00 p.m.
Volunteer at the KIAC Christmas Party in Bremerton.
Contact Melissa Meyers to sign up.

Sunday, December 14 at 9:30 a.m.
Advent Pageant

Tuesdays, December 9th & 17th, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Soup Dinner & Candlelit Nights: Abide with Us

Wednesday, December 24 | Christmas Eve
Family Service at 4:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Service at 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 25 | Christmas Day
Service at 9:30 a.m.

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. 

“Love Thy Neighbor” Shopping List

Although SNAP payments have resumed, our ministry partners are asking us to help replenish their shelves for the upcoming holidays. 

Most needed items

canned meat (tuna, spam,chicken) • jam and jelly • canned chili, stews, soup • diapers-all sizes* • baby wipes*

Bring donations to Grace (basket in Narthex) during weekday office hours (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.), or on Sundays.

Drop off at Helpline House Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

901 Hildebrand Lane, Bainbridge Island

Fishline Helps Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

19705 Viking Way, Poulsbo

*Fishline only

Suquamish Elementary School Holiday Shoppe

Suquamish Elementary School is running a Holiday Shoppe, December 8-10, where students can “shop” at the school for up to three family members at no cost. For the next two weeks, we are collecting donated gifts (such as new or gently used mugs/household items, books, puzzles, games, toys, and crafts (no clothing, used stuffed animals, or furniture)). We are also collecting gift wrapping supplies (gift bags, gift tags, tissue paper). We could use volunteers to sort donations, set up the shop, and help wrap gifts for students during the week of Dec. 8. Please contact Renee Ziemann to find out more or to volunteer. Thank you!

The Southie's Home Group will once again host the 3rd Annual Caroling to Grace parishioners Dec 3, 4, 5 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to homes and assisted care homes. The priority will be to sing to those in hospice, receiving palliative care, who are ailing or just aging and want to have carolers offer some holiday cheer. 

If you want to be part of the Grace Church Caroling Ministry to sing or to be sung to, please contact Wendy Tyner.

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.

The annual benefit concert featuring Stephanie Reese and friends will be held on December 19 at 7 p.m. This special evening supports Feed2Succeed, helping provide meals and education for children in the Philippines.

We’re excited to welcome back Bishop Charles Lyles, joined by his daughter international soul singer Dorrey Lyles, Matt Gervais from The Head and the Heart, and of course, Stephanie Reese and more!

The show is free, with a suggested $20 donation. Click below to reserve your seat or make a donation. To reserve a free seat, use code Stizzr at checkout.

Those wishing to volunteer, perform, or become an advertising sponsor may contact Stephanie at (206) 604-1604. Bishop Lyles has shared music for those interested in joining the gospel chorus to learn ahead! Text Stephanie to participate!

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!

Discover a Tale Well-Told

Join us for a week-long, half-day retreat with Joanne Epply-Schmidt.

February 2-6, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 12 noon each day

O, the difference between memorizing a story
and giving voice to it,
between acting out a story and embodying it,
between reciting a story and truly telling it!

Find your voice in this oral tradition and learn how you can breathe life into a story with confidence, ease, wit, and wonder.

Rev. Joanne has delighted children, youth, and adults with storytelling, preaching, and ministry for over twenty-five years in the eastern United States and Canada. As a member of “Storytelling Arts of New Jersey,” she worked for ten years as a Storyteller and Teaching Artist in the Juvenile Justice system and Young Adult residential programs in New Jersey.

Before retirement, she served as Associate Rector of Trinity Church Princeton for six years.

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

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