The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

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The Thing • Youth Group for Teens
Thursday, October 15

Ribbon Cutting and Celebration of Grace’s Solar Installation
Saturday, October 17, beginning at 9:00 am

Early Riser Coffee Hour
Sunday, October 18, after the 8:00 am service

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

The Tears of Things Book Group
Thursdays, 2:30–4:00 pm
October 29 • November 5, 12, and 19 • December 3

All Saints’ Sunday
November 1

Men’s Group Chili Cook-Off and Potluck Dinner
Wednesday, November 4, from 6:30–8:30 pm

Soul Reflections
Resumes on Sunday, November 8, after the 9:30 am service

A Day of Quiet
Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 am–2:00 pm

This year’s theme, Growing Grace, embraces who we are as a Grace family. We welcome anyone who wishes to worship with us and help us grow as a parish. We also value growing our personal faith with God.

Pledges received by Oct 13 total $521,401 — 61% of our goal of $850,000. Thank you!

We invite you to make a pledge of any amount by November 15 using the link below. Your generous support will allow us to continue this life together. Please reach out to Wendy Tyner with any questions about stewardship.

To help us reach our Stewardship Goal of $850,000, Grace is inviting you to participate in our Penny Pledge. Pennies for the Priest, pennies for Pastoral Care, pennies for Children, Youth, and Families, and pennies for Parish Life are just a few ministries our pennies will support.

A container will be available to accept your pennies (and other coins) through November 15. 

Support our Parish. Give to our Penny Pledge.

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.

Drone photo by John McKenzie

Sunday, October 18, immediately following the 8 am service at the home of Linda Raquer: 3120 NE Crow Ct. Poulsbo, WA 98370. It’s just a short drive past the Agate Pass Bridge. Please bring something to share.

The Grace Souls to the Polls drive will continue through Election Day, November 3. A number of Grace members have volunteered to drive people to the drop box on Madison on Bainbridge. If you need transportation to the drop box, or know someone who does, contact Jane Crane, Norm Bruce, Kathy Gillogley, Rachel Yobs, Molly Ryan, Liz Shaw, or Petra Velie. 

Civil engagement is a key way that we in the Christian community live out our faith. Rides are not restricted to members of Grace. We can also collect ballots from voters who have mobility issues. 

For questions or to volunteer, please email Scott Deasy or call him at (928) 606-2098. (And please make sure to sign your ballot.) 

Supper Club is made up 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.

Contact Kay Roach at kroach718@yahoo.com or (206) 321-7649 by October 20, to say you want to participate. Already participating? Please contact Kay so you can be part of the mix this year.

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 can sit with your group and plan your next dinner.

Can’t attend on October 23? That’s okay! You can still be assigned to a group; just let Kay know by October 20 that you want to join.

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 15
November 5, November 19
December 3

QUEER CRAFTS • for LGBTQ+ teens & allies

crafts + snacks + community

Tuesday, November 24, 4–5:30 pm

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

Contact: youth@gracehere.org

Thursdays, from 2:30–4:00 pm in Grace's Living Room
October 29 • November 5, 12, and 19 • December 3

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.

Wayne Herbert will be the group facilitator. If you have questions, please email him.

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

Your modest donations to the Phinney Fund will support Rev. Eric Mason in his ministry as our Rector.

We would like to have four to six guys make chili. We will have a secret ballot judging contest to award Grace Men’s Group Chili Master.

Please use the link below for more information, to see what others are bringing, and to sign up.

If you have questions or aren't comfortable using SignUpGenius, email Eric Matthews or call 206.718.2254 to let him know you are attending and what you plan to bring.

Come for a portion of the day or for the whole time.

Designed to create space outside of our daily routines, this gathering will offer four unique prayer practices intended to help participants nurture their own spirituality.

Walking the Labyrinth • Lectio Divina (Divine Reading) • Centering Prayer • Icon Contemplation

You may also spend part or all of the time in silent meditation, journaling, or walking the grounds. The program is free, and participants are asked to bring their own brown bag lunch. Journals, contemplative resources, beverages, and snacks will be provided.

For questions, please contact Florrie Munat.

October Memory Cafe

Friday, October 16, 10:00–11:30 am

Bainbridge Island Fire Department Station 21

A memory café is a social gathering for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners.

Learn more and reserve a spot.

At St. Barnabas: Vespers with Schola Nova, St. Luke

Sunday, October 18, from 6:00–7:00 pm

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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. We will meet Sundays after the 9:30 service in the Wayfarers classroom. Hope you can come!