Feast of the Presentation

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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

Thinking of walking a Camino in the next year or two? Come listen to three experienced pilgrims describe their different routes, packs, and experiences on historical routes in Spain and across Europe. Get the latest info on pilgrimage planning! Sunday, Feb 2 after church. Grab a treat at coffee hour and meet in the sanctuary.

Care for Creation Conversations with Earth and Spirit meets on the first Sunday of each month. We discuss what we can do about the challenges facing our sacred earth, individually and collectively. This month, we will be meeting with the Camino pilgrimage group.

Begins Monday, February  3 at 10:00 a.m.

Launch your week in community and reflection (and coffee and treats!) at Grace.

There is no prep needed for this group — just show up! We'll be exploring one Psalm every session using Eugene Peterson's Psalms: Prayers of the Heart. Together we'll explore how the Psalms open our conversation with God in new ways.

Here are some of the topics: Praying Our: Inattention, Intimidation, Trouble, Creation, Fear, Hate, Tears, Doubt, Death, Praise.

Questions? Please contact Kim Cockroft or Florrie Munat.

We are in a moment where having a firm foundation may be essential. Being grounded in our values and beliefs protects us from anxiety, postures us towards hope, and emboldens us with courage. Being rooted in the presence and power of God’s Spirit enables us to flourish, even when things are tough and distressing. Our faith matters; tending to our own spiritual growth and development is key to our well-being.

This season, in addition to Sunday worship, we have several opportunities to feed our souls. The Wednesday Gathering is a place for thoughtful conversation on the Biblical texts for the week, healing prayer, and Eucharist. Each Thursday at 5:00 p.m. you can sit with others for Meditation and Centering Prayer. Beginning February 3, on Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. you can join others for Coffee & a Psalm — conversation on Eugene Peterson’s reflections on the Psalms. Finally, Kim Cockroft and I are developing a course during Lent focused on “How Then Should We Live?” Be on the lookout for more info on that.

Beginning February 9, after the 9:30 a.m. service, I will also be offering a Foundations Class. It 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, curious about the Episcopal tradition, a teenager or adult who wants to be confirmed, or have been around Grace a while and want a refresher — this class is for you. It’s a new members class, a confirmation class, and a spiritual repast combined.  – Rev. Eric Mason

What if it’s our job as parents to help our kids get to know God and discover that God can be trusted? What if faith is not constructed brick by brick, but rather woven strand by strand?

We'll be discussing Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn’t Have to Heal From, by Meredith Miller.

We will meet on the second Monday of each month at Kim Cockroft's home. Details and RSVP – kim@gracehere.org.

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!

On behalf of our neighbors in need, we are so grateful for your overwhelming support and contributions to our warm, woolly, and waterproof clothing drive. Pictured below are donations from just two weeks. We have been distributing your contributions through our Outreach ministry partners at Chaplains on the Harbor, Faith Shower Project, Fishline,  Helpline House, KIAC, Kingston Severe Weather Shelter, Suquamish United Church of Christ Congregational, and ShareNet.

Thank You!

In February, Grace's Outreach Ministry will be repeating our successful project from last year: blessing bags! Please put any of the following items in the baskets in the narthex. We will assemble the bags on Service Sunday, February 23rd.

small packs of Kleenex® • dried fruit packets • small reusable water bottles • mint gum packets • soft snack bars • small packs of wet wipes • snack size cheese and crackers • hand warmers • gloves

As you may be aware, for the past 22 months several Grace members have continued to pursue the sponsorship of 15 Afghan refugees through Welcome Corps. We were aware it would be a long and uncertain process when we started. However, an Executive Order issued this week is most consequential for these families. Much of the work of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program of the State Department and the processing of all Welcome Corps Private Sponsorship Group applications are now “suspended.”

If you would like to send a letter to your federal representatives, please contact Kathy Deasy.

If you are new to Grace, you are invited to the Newcomers luncheon following the 9:30 service in the living room, located at the end of the classroom hallway. 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 Luncheons and would like to attend, please come. Childcare will be provided. See you there! Please RSVP to Liz Powell.

Live music, images, and poetry invite reflection on our changing climate.

For the Birds features a jazz quintet performing the original music of Seattle pianist and composer Nelda Swiggett. But this is not just a concert. The performance engages the power of artistic expression — live music, spoken words, images and poetry — to connect audiences deeply and emotionally to the scientific realities of climate change. Ultimately this is a story of hope, and audiences leave the performance feeling empowered to take meaningful action.

Why birds? Birds are a part of our daily life experience, and an inspiring connection to the natural world. But climate change is having a significant and alarming impact on many bird species, and this should be a wake-up call for all of us.

Hosted by the Earth and Spirit Ministry of Grace

Suggested Donation $10 - $20 / Students $5

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

Register now

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.

KIAC (Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center) invites the community to an upcoming Rapid Response training offered by the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network, of which KIAC is a member. The training will be offered in English and Spanish. 

This is a way for people who are not at risk of deportation to directly support those who are, by learning how to show up and be good witnesses and ensure that rights are respected when ICE confronts someone in our community.