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Cathedral Day
Saturday, April 25, at St. Mark's, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Middle School Hangout: The Thing
for students in grades 6-8
Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Grace

Grace at Suquamish Community Kitchen
April 29, times vary

Island Youth Night
Sunday, May  3, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Island Center Hall

Kids’ Night In + Parents’ Night Out
Saturday, May 9, from 5:00–9:00 p.m.

Amazing Grace Fundraising Dinner
Saturday, May 16, at 5:00 p.m.

Grace Kids Camp!
August 17–21, from 9 a.m.–noon

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.

Gallery at Grace exhibits
M–F, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Sundays until noon,
or by appointment

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

Cathedral Day is a “family reunion” for Episcopalians from across western Washington—a time for connecting across communities, experiencing your cathedral in a new light... and having a lot of fun. There’s something for everyone—no matter your age!

A liturgy of Holy Eucharist with the rites of Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation for candidates from parishes near and far begins at 10:30 a.m., opening with a grand, colorful procession of parish banners.

Following the service, all are invited to enjoy lunch from food trucks and participate in activities for all ages. (Food truck lunch is free with advance registration.)

Contact Rev. Eric if you’d like to carpool.

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!

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

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

Click here to sign up for April 29.

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

First Section: Memoir
May 13, 20, 27; 2-4 pm

Second Section: Poetry
July 15, 22, 29; 2-4 pm

Third Section: Prayer
Sept. 9, 16, 23; 2-4 pm

Participants in each class section will  study excerpts in each genre from well-known spiritual writers.

By the end of all three sections, participants will have created and shared one piece of their own writing.

Led by writers Kim Cockroft and Florrie Munat. Summer poetry section facilitated by Notre Dame Literature PHD student Merry Cockroft.

Groups meet in Grace’s Living Room.

Each class section requires  registration and will be capped at 12 participants. The class is totally free and all materials are provided.

Register here. 

Sunday, May 3, 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.

Saturday, May 9 | 5:00–9:00 p.m. (pickup between 7–9 p.m.)

Cost: $15 per child | Scholarships available

Parents, leave kid fun up to us while you enjoy an evening out! Children (preschool–grade 4) are invited to Grace for a prehistoric party on Saturday, May 9. 

Adventures will include a DIY volcano activity, floor-is-lava obstacle course, caveman dinner (no utensils—dress for mess!), and so much more. We’ll wind down with the animated movie The Croods (7–9 pm). 

Questions? Contact Melissa Meyers to learn more.

Good times guaranteed!

Can you really eliminate your energy bill with solar? Find out if solar is right for your home at this free public workshop hosted by Solarize Bainbridge Island.

This limited-time program, sponsored by the City of Bainbridge Island and Olympia Community Solar, is designed to educate and support homeowners through the solar purchasing process.  Now through July 31st, Solarize will offer discounted prices, vetted installers, and customer support at every stage of the process. 

Whether you’re ready to install this year or simply exploring your options, Solarize Bainbridge Island is making the process simple, secure, and accessible. Learn the basics of solar, discover the benefits of the program, and get your questions answered directly by local installers.

RSVP for the workshop and/or sign up for a home solar assessment!

Men of Grace, we will be hosting coffee hour on Sunday, May 10. Please sign up to help with setup, cleanup, greeting, or bringing food/drinks to honor the mothers in our community.

Questions? Contact Eric Matthews. 

Join your Grace family on Saturday, May 16, at 5:00 p.m. for a lively and joyful evening as we celebrate one another. Your generosity supports youth, outreach, pastoral care, and the ministries that shape our life at Grace and in our community.

$75/person

$1,000 — table sponsorship

Learn more, register, and purchase tickets.
Or, sign up in person on Sunday mornings.

Click here if you cannot attend, but would like to make a donation.

• Food & Drink
• Dinner catered by Fig & Spice
• Music by the Hot Swing Trio: A Western Swing & Gypsy Jazz band featuring Grammy Award-winning guitarist, Roger Ferguson
• Dessert Dash
• Silent & Live Auctions
• Child care will be available.

You are also warmly invited to be part of the planning. To volunteer, please reach out to Wendy Tyner, Vestry Member for Stewardship

A celebration of life will be held in person at 11 am Saturday, May 2 at Grace Church. 

Born in Seattle, Fritz was the only child of Barbara Bozanich and Douglas Ward Ferguson. Part of his childhood was spent on Bainbridge Island; he later lived on Whidbey Island and in Phoenix, enjoying the sunshine and riding his motorcycles. He worked as a long haul trucker and was briefly married to his wife, Stacy, in 2011. The couple had no children. 

Fritz is survived by stepmom Della Ferguson and sisters Kathryn Baker and Amy Perkins.

Free series continues with facilitator Rick Jackson at Grace Episcopal Church
Tuesdays 7:00–8:45 p.m. 
May 5, 12, 19
All are welcome!

Give your kids a week of summer fun – turned all the way up at Grace Kids Camp!

This play-first camp is built for movement and creativity—featuring field games, music, messy art projects, from-scratch kitchen fun, water play, and a high-energy closing day carnival. Along the way, kids discover what makes them unique and grow confident in being themselves—no pressure, no perfection, just a great week.

Pricing

Register by June 1: $120 per child — $80 per sibling

After June 1: $150 per child — $100 per sibling
Scholarships available on request.

Questions? Email Melissa Meyers or call 206-842-9997.  

Click here

Earth and Spirit is delighted to announce that Grace has been awarded a Clean Energy Grant from the Washington Department of Commerce to install a 32.12 kW, 73-panel solar array on the church roof. Generating approximately 30,670 kWh per year, this project is a vital part of the church’s commitment to environmental stewardship. It is also an important step in strengthening the church’s role as a Bainbridge Island resilience center (HUB), in partnership with The Island School, providing temporary shelter for those stranded on the island in the event of a major disaster.

Funding for this project comes from the State of Washington funds generated by the Climate Commitment Act. Cascadia Solar will install the system, and Olympia Community Solar will be the contract manager for the installation. Great care went into selecting a contractor and designing a system that will blend in with the church’s beautiful architecture. Huge thanks to Dan Rohan, Jens Böemer, Dave Haley, Eric Matthews, Ruth Matthews, Terry Jones, Robert Cromwell, Marcy Lagerloef, and Gary Lagerloef for their leadership and hard work.

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May 5, 2026 | 11 am – 12:30 pm Eastern on Zoom

Join the Center for Courage & Renewal for a conversation rooted in the belief that something steady and life-giving remains present inside us and in the world around us. Terry Tempest Williams and Parker J. Palmer explore what the natural world can teach us about reslience, and how we might find the courage to stay present to both what is and what could be. 

Register here. 

Indivisible Bainbridge will be hosting a special fundraising event to benefit KIAC on Saturday, May 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Bainbridge Winery.

Funds raised will help KIAC provide legal support and resources that immigrant families need at this time. Please contact Bridget Berry if you would like to attend or offer support.

Exhibit at Murano Senior Living through April 30

Two members of Grace, Marty Steyer and John McKenzie, partnered with artist Marilyn Bergstrom to create a video of an art and poetry exhibit featuring residents of Murano Senior Living in Seattle. The exhibit features art by 10 residents, each interpreted with a poem written by Marty. In the video, John captures the visual and sonic qualities of the paintings and the poetry.