News from Grace Episcopal Church: January 22, 2026
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News from Grace Episcopal Church: January 22, 2026
Worship at Grace

Worship at Grace

January 25, 2026
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Click below to access bulletins, Livestream and Zoom links, or to make an offering

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Worship & Giving

Upcoming Events

Classroom Volunteer Training
This Sunday, January 25, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

The Thing
Tuesday, January 27, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m

Island Youth Night
Sunday, February 1, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Island Center Hall

The Strength of Story: StoryTelling Workshop
February 2 – 6 | 9 a.m. – 12 noon each day
(registration is closed)

Storytelling Night
Tuesday, February  3, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Foundations Class
Begins February 8 after the 9:30 a.m. service

Second Monday Parents’ Chat
Monday, February 9, 7 – 9 p.m.
at the Cockroft Home in Poulsbo

Grace @ Suquamish Community Kitchen
February 11 – shift times vary

Affordable Housing: Community Conversation
February 15, after the 9:30 a.m. service

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 17, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 

Save the dates:
Lenten Supper, Holden Evening Prayer, and Program

Thursday, February 26
Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24

Classroom Volunteer Training

Classroom Volunteer Training

This Sunday, January 25, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

We’re growing, and our classrooms need you! We’re looking for volunteers—especially storytellers for our younger classrooms—who are willing to share a warm presence and jump in where needed. No teaching experience required.

An optional volunteer training will be held in the Wayfarer’s classroom after the 9:30 a.m. service. Join our warm and collaborative group of volunteers for an hour and see if it’s a good fit!

Contact gracefamilies@gracehere.org to learn more.

Children, Youth, and Families Events

For more infomation visit:

https://www.gracehere.org/programs/children-youth-and-families

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The Thing

The Thing

Tuesday, January 27, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., and on the last Tuesdays of the month

A middle school hangout for food, fun, and real connection

Contact: Melissa Meyers 

Island Youth Nights

Island Youth Nights

Sunday, February  1

Join us for our teen-led monthly gathering—music, food, a short message, and plenty of games.

We gather on the first Sunday of each month from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Island Center Hall.

Click here for driving directions.

Email Melissa Meyers to learn more.

Parents’ Chat

Parents’ Chat

A relaxed space for parents to connect, share stories, and explore meaningful topics together.
Currently watching Work of the People’s Sacred Disruption series.

Second Monday of every month, 7–9 p.m. at the Cockroft Home
in Poulsbo

We will discuss these videos:

February 9 

DISCOVERING THE DIVINE WITHIN

March 16 

NURTURING OUR GRACED UNIQUENESS

Contact Kim Cockroft for the address.

Foundations Class

Foundations Class

Beginning February 8, after church, I will once again be offering the Foundations Class. It is designed for those who want a deeper understanding of the Episcopal Church and my particular take on Christianity. If you are new to Grace and curious about the Episcopal tradition, are a teenager or adult who wants to be confirmed, or if you’ve been around Grace a while and want a refresher, this is for you. It’s a new member's class, a confirmation class, and a spiritual repast combined.

We will meet in the Living Room after worship on Sundays, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., from February 8 – April 19 (except Feb. 15 and 22, when we will start at 1 p.m.).

For those who wish, we will travel together to St. Mark’s Cathedral on Saturday, April 25, to be confirmed by the Bishop.

To learn more read my newsletter, “Grounding Ourselves in Troubling Times”.

Rev. Eric, eric@gracehere.org

Recurring Events

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.

Island Youth Nights
First Sundays from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
at Island Center Hall

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 for Creation Care
First Sundays in the sanctuary during coffee hour

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

For more infomation visit:

https://www.gracehere.org/recurring-events

Learn more about these events
Storytelling Night

Storytelling Night

Tuesday, February  3, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

With storyteller Joanne Epply-Schmidt

In a prison, parish, politician’s office, or pastoral care encounter, a story well told can touch, motivate, educate, and heal. The ancient art of storytelling — be it folktale, myth, or sacred story — remains a vibrant means of connecting us, one to another, even in the most unlikely of circumstances. Joanne will tell some tales about how it's done, why it works, and the good that comes after “Once upon a Time…”

All are welcome, no cost

Serve with Suquamish Community Kitchen

Serve with Suquamish Community Kitchen

Grace is partnering with the Suquamish Community Kitchen to help serve community suppers throughout the year. This volunteer opportunity is a great fit for teens and families, and helpers of all ages are welcome! Shift times vary.

2026 dates: February 11, April 29, June 10, September 9, and November 11

Location: Suquamish Community Kitchen, 18732 Division Ave. NE, Suquamish

Click here to sign up for February 11.

Click here to sign up for April 29.

Questions? Contact Melissa Meyers at melissa@gracehere.org.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Tuesday, February 17, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

As we prepare for Lent, Holy Week, and the joy of Easter, join your Grace family for our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper.

The Men of Grace will be serving a feast of buttermilk pancakes, gluten-free pancakes, sausage, vegetarian sausage, and applesauce. Suggested donation is $5 per person or $15 per family. You are invited to dress festively and bring a friend, think Mardi Gras.

Men of Grace: Host Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

February 17, 4:15 - 8:30 p.m.

Come lend a hand by setting up, serving, and cleaning up after this fun meal. Please CLICK HERE to sign up, or contact Eric Matthews at eric@ericEmatthews.com or 206.718.2254 with any questions.

Looking for Grace Night Owls

Looking for Grace Night Owls

To support keeping Grace safe and secure, we have a Night Owl team. Each team member volunteers for a week at a time. We walk the exterior of the building, verify all the doors are locked and latched, and that all windows and the gate are closed and latched. The team members arrive after 9:00 p.m. or a bit later, after all the folks involved in a rental or other Grace activities have left. This takes about 15-20 minutes. After a short orientation, you'll be ready to go. If you want to jump right in, you can read about the duties of the Night Owls and sign up online.

If you have questions about this ministry, please contact the Place for Grace leader, Dan Rohan 206.660.1228 or drohan@gmail.com, or Building & Property Manager, Eric Matthews, 206.718.2254 or eric@gracehere.org.

A Space to Honor Our Loss

Saturday, January 24th, 2-6 p.m.
at Faith Episcopal Church in Poulsbo, WA

What to Expect
Led by Dr. Jeffrey Batstone, the time will include:
ceremony • talking circles • contemplative engagement • teaching and guidance • rest and reflection

Cost is free. All participation is invitational, not a requirement.

All Are Welcome
This gathering is open to all ages, genders, backgrounds, and identities. You do not need prior experience with group work or healing spaces. Just bring yourself exactly as you are. We'll move at a pace that offers care for body and spirit.

Register or Learn More:
To sign up or ask questions, please contact:
jeffrey@jeffreybatstone.com
206-778-1313

Honoring Air: Protecting the Breath of Life

Honoring Air: Protecting the Breath of Life

Friday, February 6th, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
at Bethany Lutheran Church
7968 Finch Road NE, Bainbridge Island

From our first breath to our last, air is a precious and limited resource that all living beings depend on. Yet air pollution is the world’s largest environmental threat to human health.

Gather with us in community to explore our relationship with air, its sacredness, and the actions we can take to restore its purity.

For more information, email climatecirclebinkifc@gmail.com.

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