Grace recently completed the installation of a beautiful plaque for those who are honored and remembered in our sacred memorial garden. Following the 9:30 am service on June 1, the Grace congregation is invited to join Rev. Eric and families in the garden for a dedication and blessing of the plaque.

Care for Creation Conversation

Brought to you by the Earth & Spirit Ministry

This Sunday, June 1

Join us this Sunday as coffee hour winds down to discuss such topics as:

“How does nature help us in our spiritual lives?”

“How can we help nature to thrive?”

Conversations are often deep and enhance our understanding of the sacred world God has given us. Please join us in our circle in the sanctuary.

Learn more about the Earth & Spirit ministry at Grace.

Newcomers Dinner

Sunday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m.

If you are new to Grace, you are invited to the Newcomers dinner at 6:00 p.m. in Walker Hall. 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 gatherings and would like to attend, please come.

• You do not need to bring anything.
• Childcare will be provided, if needed — please let Liz know.
• RSVPs are very helpful
• We hope you can make this meal!

Please RSVP to Liz Shaw Powell.

Request for Feedback Regarding Use of Hearing Assist Devices

The team looking into sound system upgrades would like to know how many people would utilize hearing assist devices for services at Grace. Some individuals with Bluetooth-capable hearing aids can adjust sound levels via their smartphones, but the team understands that not all worshippers have this option.

Please contact Kim T. (music@gracehere.org or 206-866-3186) by June 15 if you are a hearing assist device user, so that we can get an accurate count of how many devices we need to have on hand.

Outreach / Faith in Action

Circle the Wagons!

During the month of June, we will be collecting items for our popular Cowboy Chili “Meals-in-a Bag,” which we regularly donate to our ministry partner Fishline Food Bank. There are collection baskets in the narthex for these items:

9.5-oz. box Jiffy Cornbread or Corn Muffin Mix
15-oz, can chili con carne
15.25-oz. can whole kernel corn
1-oz. packet taco seasoning mix

We will assemble the meal bags on Service Sunday, June 29, after the 9:30 service. Thank you for helping to make this Outreach project a success! YAHOO!

Summer Fest

Parish Life invites the Grace community to a potluck BBQ!

Sunday, June 22 after the 9:30 a.m. service

Bring a salad or dessert.

We will be providing the BBQ and drinks.

Help with set up and/or clean up is appreciated.

Youth & Families Summer Kick-Off

Thursday, June 26 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Kickball, pizza, and fun for all ages

at Sands Ballfield
8641 Sands Ave NE, Bainbridge Island

For more infomation visit:

http://gracehere.org/events/youth-families-summer-kick-off/2025-06-26

Grace Kids Camp

Got summer plans? Kids (ages 3-11) are invited to cap off summer break at Grace Kids Camp.

Monday – Friday, August 18 – 22
9:00 a.m. – Noon

For pre-K – Grade 6.

Through silly songs, crafts, and games, campers will build friendships and explore what makes each of us uniquely amazing. Volunteer crew leaders (ages 12+) wanted.

Contact Melissa Meyers or click the button below to learn more.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.gracehere.org/pages/kidscamp

Learn More and Register

Garden Blessings

With branches dipped in water blessed by Rev. Eric, we celebrated the opening season of the Gifts of Dirt Garden. Singing and saying prayers for a bountiful harvest as we walked the perimeter, we shared a joyful energy. Thank you to Pegge Ashcroft and Barb Simonsen for their dedication and devotion to this project. If you would like to volunteer at the garden. please contact Pegge Ashcroft.

Good people of Grace: Last Sunday I mentioned that Grace’s Gifts of Dirt garden would not exist without a person who does not even attend Grace. Barb Simonsen works more hours than all the garden volunteers put together, does extensive farm research, and makes sure things are “right.” We affectionately call her “Mrs. Vegetable” or “The Vegetable Queen,” as she is the major force behind Grace’s delivery of 1700 pounds of fresh organic produce to Helpline food bank in 2024. If you would like to send a thank you card, send me an email, or text me at 206-348-1934 for Barb’s address.

—Pegge

For more infomation visit:

https://www.gracehere.org/pages/giftsofdirt

More photos from the Garden Blessing

Community Events

Scarlet Road Gala and Volunteer Opportunities

Scarlet Road, an organization that shared its mission and work with Grace during Lent, invites you to the following events and opportunities:

Restoring Hope Gala 2025

May 31, 2025

Doors open at 6:30pm

Olympic College Gymnasium, Bremerton
inside the Bremer Student Center, Building #10

Learn more and register

Scarlet Road Volunteer Orientations
June and October

Click here to learn more.

For the Love of Water

Re-membering the Importance of Every Little Drop

Tuesday June 17, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
1187 Wyatt Way NW, Bainbridge Island

The Bainbridge Island North Kitsap Interfaith Climate Circle invites you to our next Web of Life Gathering.

Together, we’ll explore the significance of water in restoring Earth’s life-supporting climate. A short, animated film How Water Makes Climate will catalyze discussion.

For more info, contact Kathryn Lafond or send an email to climatecirclebinkifc@gmail.com.