Season of Creation

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The Thing • Youth Group for Teens
Thursdays, October 1 and 15
6–7:30 pm middle school
7–9 pm high school

This Sunday, October 4:

Feast of St. Francis/Blessing of the Animals
During the 9:30 am service

Soul Reflections
After the 9:30 am service in a classroom

Tour of Grace Building and Grounds
After the 9:30 am service

Conversation for Creation Care
After the 9:30 am service 
in the Living Room

Sound and Video Volunteer Training
After the 9:30 am service in the sanctuary

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Making Strides Seattle Against Breast Cancer Walk
Saturday, October 10 

Ribbon Cutting and Celebration of Grace’s Solar Installation
Saturday, October 17, beginning at 9 am

Supper Club Kickoff
Friday, October 23 at 5:00 pm

Queer Craft Night
for LGBTQ+ Teens & Allies
Tuesday, October 27, 4:00–5:00 pm at little island crafts

Richard Rohr Book Group begins
Tuesday, October 29, from 2:30–4:00 pm

With much gratitude, we have raised $251,310, reaching 30% of our $850,000 goal, including 100% participation from the Vestry, Program Ministry Council (PMC), and staff. We invite you to join them in helping us reach 100% of our goal. Your gifts will enable Grace to offer the ministries we are so proud of, including Parish Life, Adult Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, Pastoral Care, Outreach, and Liturgy. To pledge, visit the link below. Please reach out to Wendy Tyner with any questions about stewardship.

Grace parishioners have been sharing their love for Grace during Sunday services. Click below to read them.

Bring your companion animals for our yearly Blessing of the Animals service. Please keep your leashed dogs with you on the Walker Hall side of the sanctuary. Other animals are welcome on the Sunday School side. Larger animals will receive a blessing outdoors.

Have you ever wanted to share your reactions to something that stirred in you during the Sunday service? Perhaps it was a question the homily raised, an emotional response to the music, or something said during the Children’s Moment. It could even be the light streaming in the sanctuary.

Soul Reflections is a new small group during which you can share your thoughts. A Grace member will facilitate each meeting every Sunday after the 9:30 service. Hope you can come!

Thank you to those folks who stepped forward to indicate their interest in being sound system volunteers. We are delighted to welcome new volunteers and can certainly use more people to fill out the schedule. Contact Kim Thompson to sign up.

Conversations for Creation Care meets on the first Sunday of every month in the living room during coffee hour. This Sunday, we will begin with a provocative poem and share personally about our relationship with God’s natural world. Please join us for a thoughtful hour that often deepens the service.

Did you know that Grace has a labyrinth and a time capsule? Did you know that there is a zinc line that runs down the middle of the sanctuary? Come on a tour of the Grace building and grounds to learn more about our beautiful church, grounds, and trails! Please meet in the Narthex at 11:00 after you have gotten some treats. See you there!

A couple of weeks ago, Rev. Eric shared his thoughts and hopes about the next phase, or Act 3, of “Outreach at Grace.” One goal is to identify, share, and facilitate outreach programs in our community. This involves informing our family at Grace about opportunities and inviting those who discern a call to participate in these endeavors. Below is an invitation from Bridget Berry.

—Deacon Scott Deasy

Civic engagement is a key way we in the Christian community live out our faith. Grace is organizing a Souls to the Polls drive! We will offer transportation for registered voters in our community to the drop box on Madison Avenue. 

Tuesday, November 3 is Election Day. Ballots in Kitsap County will be mailed out on October 9. We will be providing transportation to the drop box from October 12 to November 3.

If you can volunteer to drive voters to the drop box, would like a ride, or know someone who needs transportation, please get in touch with Scott Deasy at (928) 606-2098 or Bridget Berry at (206) 842-5607.

Supper Club Kick Off is just around the corner...

What is Supper Club? Supper Club is comprised of groups of 6–8 people who get together to share a meal. Once the groups are formed, each group makes up its own rules... meet monthly, bi-monthly, go out, or eat in? It’s a great way to meet new people and it’s fun.

How do I join? Contact Kay Roach by October 10 to say you want to participate. Come to the Supper Club Kickoff on October 23 at 5:00 p.m. at Grace. It’s a potluck, so bring a dish to share. We'll announce groups, so you sit with your group and plan your next dinner.

Can’t attend on October 23? That’s okay! Sign up by October 10 to be assigned to a group.

Grace and our project partners are thrilled to announce the completed construction of a 32 kW solar power system on our rooftop. This ceremony and workshop are a great opportunity to learn more about the benefits of solar, meet the individuals and organizations that have made this project a reality, and celebrate Grace’s commitment to caring for the Earth and supporting and empowering residents of Bainbridge Island.

The program will include:

9:00 am: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

10:00 am: Educational workshop 

Please RSVP to ensure we have enough refreshments and seating for all attendees. The ceremony will be held on the outdoor patio, weather permitting. Outdoor seating will be available.

Join us as we read and discuss Richard Rohr’s The Tears of Things together!

In a world that often feels divided and overwhelming, this book explores the Old Testament prophets to show how we can move past anger, fear, and outrage to find a path of genuine compassion and hope.

Thursdays, from 2:30–4:00 pm in Grace's Living Room on the dates below. All are welcome!

October 29
November 5, 12, and 19
December 3

Wayne Herbert will be facilitating this book group. If you have questions, please email him.

Books are available in the narthex; $10 donations are encouraged.

THE THING

Youth Group for Teens
meets at Grace

food • activities • real conversation

First and third Thursdays
6–7:30 pm middle school
7–9 pm high school

October 1, 15
November 5, November 19
December 3

QUEER CRAFTS • for LGBTQ+ teens & allies

crafts + snacks + community

November 24, 4–5:30 pm

little island crafts • 124 Madrone Ln. N, Bainbridge Island

Contact: youth@gracehere.org

YWCA Annual Gala
Friday, October 9, from 5:30–8:30 pm

YWCA Kitsap will host A Bold and Beautiful Evening of Impact, its annual gala, at the Bremerton Conference Center. This year’s event is especially meaningful after the devastating fire at one of the shelters earlier this year. The community showed up for us then, and we are asking our community to show up again.

Buy tickets

October Memory Cafe

Friday, October 16, 10:00–11:30 am

Bainbridge Island Fire Department Station 21

Some things can’t be said, they can only be walked together.

Join Grace in walking to support our own Kim Cockroft and all those affected by breast cancer.

Making Strides Seattle, hosted by the American Cancer Society, is a wonderful way to show support while helping raise money and awareness for breast cancer prevention, treatment, and a cure. Sometimes when we feel helpless, moving forward — together — is exactly what we can do. Please see the details below and sign up! This is a family- and dog-friendly event. Please contact Emi Serrato with any questions. 

Walk starts at 10:30 am at Pier 62 (1951 Alaskan Way, Seattle). No car needed, as it is just north of the ferry terminal. 

Walk options: 1-mile or 2.5-mile loop (all down the Waterfront/ Alaskan Way)

Join Emi’s Team here

Add your name to the list of Grace walkers

Island Volunteer Caregivers is excited to introduce the Old Friends Club, a new community-based social program for adults living with dementia and their caregivers.

Join us for a free information session to learn more:
Tuesday, October 6, from 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church

Volunteers Needed! We’re also looking for volunteers who enjoy spending time with older adults and want to help create a fun, engaging, and supportive experience. 

Questions or want to join us on Zoom? Contact Kristin LaCroix, OFC Program Manager, 206-842-4441.

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