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Weekly News from Grace Episcopal Church: Juneteenth,, 2025

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Weekly News from Grace Episcopal Church: June 19, 2025
Happy Juneteenth!

Happy Juneteenth!

Here's a wonderful interview with Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, on what the holiday means for Americans.

 

For more infomation visit:

https://youtu.be/rruvmeuegIo?si=OUkenrNtJuEwIEC9

Watch the interview
Worship at Grace

Worship at Grace

The Second Sunday after Pentecost

June 22, 2025

Click below to access bulletins, Livestream and Zoom links, or to make an offering

For more infomation visit:

https://www.gracehere.org/pages/services-and-bulletins

Worship & Giving

Upcoming Events

Click on a link for more details.

Debbie Hill Memorial Service
Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Bainbridge Island Pride Festival
Saturday, June 21, Noon – 8:00 p.m.
Waterfront Park, Bainbridge Island

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

Coffee & a Psalm
Monday, June 23 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Summer Podcast Series Begins
Monday, June 23 at Noon and 7:00 p.m.

Youth & Families Summer Kick-Off
Friday, June 27, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
at Sands Ballfield

Pride Parade in Seattle
Sunday, June 29, beginning at noon

For more infomation visit:

https://www.gracehere.org/events

Click here for a full calendar of events.

— FUTURE EVENTS —

Grace Kids Camp
August 18 – 22

Annual Grace Men’s Group backpacking trip
August 28 – September 2
Contact Robert Cromwell for more information

Homecoming Sunday
September 7

Recurring Events

Coffee & a Psalm
Mondays from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

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

For more infomation visit:

https://www.gracehere.org/recurring-events

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Join a podcast discussion!

Join a podcast discussion!

Begins on Monday, June 23rd

Hang out and discuss some seriously interesting podcasts. First, pick a podcast that grabs you—then choose a date and location that works. Come to as many as you can! To allow everyone a chance to attend, podcast discussions are available during the day at Grace Church, and also during the evening at a variety of more informal venues.

Learning How to See: Seeing Nature as a Gardener with Cassidy Steele Dale

Our values shape the way we see the world. Futurist Cassidy Steele Dale and Brian McLaren discuss two worldviews—“Knight” and “Gardener”— and how they influence our relationships, faith, and response to global challenges.

Listen here and gather for a discussion on
Monday, June 23 @ Noon at Grace Church
Led by Nancy Peregrine

Prefer to discuss this podcast in the evening? There will be another discussion on Monday, August 25 at 7 pm. 


On Being: Ecological Hope and Spiritual Evolution with Christiana Figueres 

Christiana Figueres explores how we’re being called to a spiritual and practical evolution rooted in love, abundance, and regeneration.

Listen here and gather for a discussion on
Monday, June 23 @ 7 p.m. in the Cockroft’s Backyard 
2328 NE Ridgewood St, Poulsbo.
Led by Renee Ziemann & Luke Yoder

Prefer to discuss this podcast during the day? There will be another discussion on August 25 at 12 pm at Grace Church.


 Click on the button below for list of dates, times, and links to all the podcasts. 

For more infomation visit:

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

Learn More & Join Us!
Outreach / Faith in Action

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!

Fishline is currently seeking volunteers. If you would like to donate your time, please give them a call at (360) 779-5190, send an email, or just drop by: 19705 Viking Ave NW, Poulsbo, WA 98370

Celebrating the Life of Deborah Blair Hill

Celebrating the Life of Deborah Blair Hill

2 p.m. Saturday, June 21 at Grace.

Please join family, friends, and the Grace community in celebrating the life of Debbie Hill. A reception will follow in Walker Hall.

For more infomation visit:

http://gracehere.org/events/debbie-hill-memorial-service/2025-06-21

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Thank You, Debbie Hill

Thank You, Debbie Hill

The Outreach Ministry would like to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude for Debbie’s gracious generosity year after year.

Her gifts benefited hundreds of individuals and many organizations.

In Loving Memory,
Kathleen and Cindy, Outreach Ministry Co-Leaders

Summer Fest

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

Youth & Families Summer Kick-Off

Friday, June 27 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Kickball, pizza, and fun for all ages
at Sands Ballfield
8641 Sands Ave NE, Bainbridge Island
Grace Kids Camp

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
Community Events

Community Events

Bainbridge Island Pride Festival

Bainbridge Island Pride Festival

Saturday, June 21, Noon
Waterfront Park, Bainbridge Island

Grace stands with our LGBTQIA+ neighbors in love and solidarity, and is proud to sponsor this joyful community event at Waterfront Park. Stop by our table to enjoy rainbow bubbles and get creative with Pride-themed crafts.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.bainbridgepride.org/

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An Evening Bel Canto Singing

An Evening Bel Canto Singing

Saturday, June 28, 6 – 9 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

An elegant night of music, celebration, and community featuring soprano Ava Jamrock, along with performances by Madame Camille's Studio of Bel Canto. An appetizer reception will follow the performances. 

All ages welcome. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Seattle Pride

Seattle Pride

Join the Diocese of Olympia for the Seattle Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29. Let’s show up as joyful and proud Episcopalians who know the wide embrace of God’s love.

The 2.5-mile route starts Downtown on 4th Avenue and the Diocese of Olympia staging area is between James & Jefferson Streets. In past years we have started marching around noon but we don't know our exact position yet. The parade ends at Seattle Center. 

Booth at Seattle Center

Follow the parade to Seattle Center PrideFest where the diocese will have a booth! If walking in the parade is not your style, help us greet folks and be a loving faith-filled presence at the booth.

Find more info and register here.

Submit news or event listing

Submit news or event listing

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For more infomation visit:

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

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Sermons

Sermons

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https://www.gracehere.org/podcasts/media

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