February 22, 2026
The First Sunday in Lent

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Mini-concert Celebrating the New Sound System
Sunday, February 22, 11:30 a.m. 

Foundations Class
Continues this Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

The Thing
Tuesday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Lenten Supper, Holden Evening Prayer, and Program
Thursday, February 26
Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24

Grace Church Annual Parish Meeting
March 1, after the 9:30 a.m. service

Island Youth Night
Sunday, March 1 at 6:30

Parents' Chat
Monday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Newcomers Dinner
Sunday, March 15 at 6:00 p.m.

Celebrating the New Sound System

All are invited to attend a mini-concert featuring Grace’s own talented musicians in celebration of the installation of our new sound system. The concert will take place on Sunday, February 22, at 11:30 a.m. Contact Kim Thompson with questions.

The Foundations Class 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 continue to meet in the Living Room on the following Sundays:

February 22 from 1 – 2:30 p.m.

March 1 – April 19 from 11:30 a.m. – 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, reveric@gracehere.org

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

As people of faith, our instructions are simple but challenging: Love God, love our neighbor. In a complicated time, how do we respond as citizens of the Kingdom of God? Join us as we delve into immigration in the U.S. from a variety of perspectives.

Dinner begins at 6 pm

Come for soup and conversation.

If you would like to bring soup, salad, or bread, please click the link below.

Holden Evening Prayer begins at 7 pm

Sing and pray together.

Program: Love God, Love Your Neighbor

7:20 - 8:45 p.m.

Come and go as you need—we welcome you to any and every part of our evenings together. Our (optional) text for Lent will be Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman. Copies are available in the narthex for a suggested donation of $10.

World Relief Visits!

On March 3, we will welcome Dr. John Clay-Bangs, Director of Strategic Advancement, and Hannah Snelling, Outreach Manager, to Grace. Come and hear about World Relief’s mission to welcome and serve refugees and immigrants from all over the world.

Sunday, March 1, after the 9:30 a.m. service

• Review 2025 using the Annual Report

• Vote for new Vestry members, and delegates and alternatives to the 2025 Diocesan Convention

• Vote on the proposed 2026 Budget

• Thank our lay leaders and staff

All members are encouraged to attend in person or via Zoom so that we reach our quorum of 50 members. If you have attended Grace three times in the last year and support the ministry of Grace financially or by giving of your time and talent, then you are a member! 

Click here to read the Annual Report (.pdf).

Click here to join the meeting on Zoom.

Note that you will need to log off from the 9:30 worship service and log on again for the meeting.

Announcing a new Music Circle rehearsal schedule
Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30 PM beginning Tuesday, February 24.

Various factors led to the Music Circle in examining its rehearsal schedule, and the decision was made to try a new day and time. We are open to people of all ages joining. If you like to sing or play an instrument that would benefit worship at Grace, contact Music Director Kim Thompson.

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

Music Circle Rehearsal
Tuesdays from 3:00–4:30 p.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

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

Outreach/Faith in Action Call will continue to collect items through February to support our unhoused neighbors. Many thanks to those of you who have already donated. Last week's donations were delivered to Helpline House and to the Fresh Start Monday Shower Project, where they were gratefully received.

We will continue collecting the following items: tarps; hygiene wipes and travel-sized hand sanitizer; canned soups and chili with pull-tab tops; adult-size underwear; and hair brushes.

Sunday, March  1, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Island Center Hall.

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

Click here for driving directions.

Email Melissa Meyers to learn more.

March 9th and the second Monday of every month, 7–9 p.m. at the Cockroft Home
in Poulsbo

A relaxed space for parents to connect, share stories, and explore meaningful topics together.
We will create blessing cards for our kids and pray for them — and each other! Come for conversation & connection. No prep needed!

Contact Kim Cockroft for the address.

Tuesday, February 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Grace,
and on the last Tuesdays of each month.

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

Contact: Melissa Meyers 

Thanks so much to those of you who were able to attend the congregational conversation this past Sunday around the possibility of affordable housing on Grace land.  We heard from Phedra Elliott, the Executive Director of Housing Resources Bainbridge, who provided a detailed overview of the housing crisis on Bainbridge Island and the various ways that HRB is addressing it. Tom Croker, representing Bethany Lutheran, spoke about their affordable housing efforts. The questions from those in attendance were robust and helpful in providing additional insight and clarity.

Click the button below to watch the recording of the meeting.

Important to note: A resolution to begin discerning whether affordable housing on Grace land is feasible will be proposed at the Grace Annual Meeting on March 1st, following the 9:30 a.m. service. Questions? Please reach out to: Rev. Eric, Julie Shryock, Valerie Reinke, and/or the wardens, Tom Ringo & Ann New.

Sunday, March 15

If you are new to Grace, you are invited to the Newcomers dinner at 6:00 p.m. in Walker Hall. Rev. Eric Mason and other parish leaders will be there to answer questions and welcome you to our community. If you missed any of the former Newcomer gatherings and would like to attend, please come.

• You do not need to bring anything. 
• Childcare will be provided, if needed — please let Liz know.
• RSVPs are very helpful
• We hope you can make this meal!

Please RSVP to Liz Shaw. 

Beginning Sunday, February 22 via Zoom

You are invited to participate in the Diocesan Confirmation Series for Adults, a weekly Episcopal education series for those who would like to learn more about the church and better understand its tenets. Each session will feature a different teacher—a mix of clergy, lay leaders, and even our Bishop. Our goal is to give you a deeper sense of the rich traditions and diverse perspectives that make the Episcopal Church vibrant and dynamic.

At the conclusion of the series, you will have the option to be confirmed or received during Cathedral Day, April 25th at Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, an annual tradition in the Diocese of Olympia.

Rev. Eric recommends this lecture and webinar series presented by the Brandt Oyster River Hermitage Society, east of Vancouver Island, B.C. 

The Fr. Charles Brandt Annual Memorial Lecture

Father Charles Brandt was a Hermit-Priest who lived for many years on the Oyster River in British Columbia. The Hermitage Society is dedicated to preserving his legacy and promoting his vision of a more contemplative ecology. This year’s Memorial Lecture is a speaker series on the topic of “Hermitage as Spiritual Practice”. The talks will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube shortly after the series concludes.

Beginning on Thursday, February 19 at 7 p.m.

Click here for registration, additional dates in the series, and the biographies of the speakers.

Bainbridge Youth Partners in Health is showing Bending the Arc, an award-winning film telling the powerful story of Partners in Health’s founders, including Dr. Paul Farmer, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, and activist Ophelia Dahl. 

Sunday, March 1st
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
at The Historic Lynwood Theatre 
4569 Lynwood Center Rd NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Music Festival

Sunday, March 15, from 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Saint Cecilia Catholic Parish
1310 Madison Ave.

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