January 12, 2025

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image: Baptism of the Christ with Dove by Daniel Bonnell

The Wednesday Gathering
Wednesdays from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Meditation/Centering Prayer
Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:15 p.m.

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 to Care for Creation
First Sundays in the sanctuary during coffee hour

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

Barbara Anne (Johnson) Robert
May 4, 1954 – September 11, 2024

Barbara was born in Aberdeen, Washington and grew up in the nearby community of Wishkah surrounded by a large and loving extended family. She spent her early adult life in Ellensburg, where her two children were born. There, she made many lifelong friends, and attained her accounting degree. She then moved to the Seattle area and pursued a successful career in the banking industry. Later, she moved to Bainbridge Island where she was active in the Bainbridge Island Land Trust and with a local chapter of her sisters in PEO. Her retirement years were spent in Nana’s Beach House near Hansville. Barbara succumbed to pancreatic cancer after a courageous three-year battle. She is survived by her own large extended family of husband, children, step-children, and grandchildren.

Begins Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Grace is hosting a cohort of 10 to 12 individuals in The Episcopal Church’s new program “Love God, Love God’s World,” which was developed by the Creation Care Ministry. The nine-session course, each lasting 60 to 75 minutes, is patterned upon “Sacred Ground.” The January 14th and 28th sessions will be held at Grace on Tuesday. All other sessions will be held via Zoom. As was the case for “Sacred Ground” there will be about 1.5 to 2 hours of material to be reviewed prior to each session. This will include both written and video material. 

Our facilitators for the program are Marcy Lagerloef, John Kydd, and Scott Deasy. Please feel free to reach out to Scott at: jscottdeasy@gmail.com or 928.606.2098.

We invite you to review the curriculum at this link.

Thursday, January 16 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Youth in 7th – 12th grades are invited to an evening of games, hot drinks, and sweet treats at Coquette, Winslow Green.

Sponsored by Grace & St. Barnabas Episcopal Churches with the other Open & Affirming churches and youth organizations of Bainbridge Island.

RSVP to Kim Cockroft.

Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Register by January 20th to save your spot!

Experience the ancient art of “writing” the Gospel with paint and prayer. Join this five-day, all-inclusive day retreat, led by renowned iconographer, Theresa Harrison. Using JoSonja acrylic paints and 23 carat gold leaf, paint an icon of your choice together in sacred community at Grace Church.

We begin each morning with prayers and Eucharist and spend the day in quiet meditation. Icon writing suits all abilities ­— no previous experience is necessary, yet those who have artistic experience find the process compelling. The cost is $450 and includes materials, snacks, and lunch. For more information, please contact Kim Cockroft, Director of Faith Formation, at kim@gracehere.org. Space is limited so please save your place early by filling out this form and sending a deposit of $100.00 to Grace Church at 8595 E Day Road, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.

“The joy of creating an icon in community is to experience and share the love of God. The end result, of God working in us and through us, goes far beyond the painting on the panel and into the realm of the mystery of our faith. Come join us, and ‘fear not’ your ability, simply come open to love.”

— Theresa Harrison

Rides are needed to 9:30 a.m. Sunday services for Ellen Walls, who lives in Winslow across from Ace Hardware.

Thanks very much to all who have offered rides!

The Grace Outreach Ministry will be collecting new and gently worn hats, vests, sweaters, socks, jackets, and gloves throughout January. 

Please bring donations for those in need in our community to the narthex. Cindy Logan and Kathleen Abell will deliver our donations to these Grace's Outreach partners: Faith Shower Project, Helpline, and Fishline.

Thank You!

KitsapCon is an all ages convention dedicated to tabletop board and card games. We have an extensive game library available, including some prototypes not yet available anywhere else!

Friday, January 17, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, January 18, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Faith Episcopal Church, Poulsbo

Come and meet other game players in the local community.

Proceeds benefit Scarlet Road, a local non-profit organization offering the hope of freedom to those who have been sexually exploited.

Sunday, January 12 at 6 p.m.

Please join us for this contemplative service as we welcome the New Year. If you are a soprano or alto interested in singing, please contact Music Director Sheila Bristow.