Grace: It's Our Way of Life
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As Episcopal Christians we
Worship at home daily and together weekly;
Study the scriptures, our tradition, and what it means to be a disciple today;
Serve our families, our parish, and our world in the name of Christ. Everything we do is done with an ethic of
Welcome because we are only here by Grace.
Where have you welcomed, worshiped, studied or served?
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150th Anniversary
Food Pantry - Alleviating food insecurity
By Nancy Johnson
Food Pantry Coordinator
People in the Grand Traverse area are hungry, often very hungry. In fact, one out of four people in this region experience food insecurity. Food security, defined by the USDA, "means access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life." This means that so many of our neighbors go to bed at night after missing one or more meals that day due to no food. They also worry where they can obtain food for the next day, and the days after that.
 Many years ago, a few Grace Church parishioners started to address this hunger by providing food in the undercroft of the church. In 1976, Grace established the first food storage program in Traverse City, which was called The Pantry Shelf and click here to continue reading...
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150th Celebration Events
OPEN HOUSE OCT 14, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
HYMN SING & POTLUCK OCT 15, 4:30 pm
Recommissioning of Jubilee Ministries at all services this weekend
Jubilee Ministry volunteers will be recommissioned at all services this weekend. Please plan to attend.
Join us on Saturday afternoon for docent-led tours of the Grace Campus. Find out all the things you never knew about our parish, buildings and ministries!
On Sunday afternoon, join us for an old-fashioned hymn sing, led by Grace's Chancel Choir and Grace Harmony, our contemporary music group. At 5:30 pm we'll make our way into the parish hall to enjoy a Sunday potluck supper. Guests are encouraged to bring a favorite dish to pass - a nostalgic recipe from childhood or a comfort food that has special meaning. We hope to see you there!
A Grateful Harvest
Join us on Commitment Weekend Oct 21-22
During this "season of plenty", when local farms are reaping their bounty, we ask you to consider the many gifts for which you're thankful. The gifts that you may commit to sharing in support of  Grace and our ongoing efforts to bring God's message and good graces to our church community and community at large. With your help, it truly will be A Grateful Harvest - one in which we can all share and celebrate! During each service next weekend we'll bring forward our pledges as a grateful offering to God. (Stewardship and pledge information is available on the table in the Commons.)
Successful CROP Walk raises funds for local, international needs
It was a beautiful day for CROP Walk 2017. Grace Church was blessed to have 11 walkers. It was great fun to walk with fellow Christians from the community in support of feeding the hungry. Walkers looked forward to the Grace Church rest stop with water and apples. Grace Episcopal Church raised $1200 for CROP. Some of the money will go to area pantries including Grace's Jubilee Food Pantry, overseas countries, and for hurricane relief. Thank you, Grace parishioners, for your generosity.
Pray and act for Las Vegas
from Bishop Hougland
Follow this link... to read the Bishop's statement in reaction to the violence in Las Vegas, and to learn what you can do.
Helping victims of Hurricanes
Follow this link... to learn more about how you can help those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
Taking the bus to church
As parking becomes more scarce, and winter weather descends upon us, perhaps you would consider taking the bus to church.
 BATA is exploring offering a service to bring
people from their door to church each week. Standard fares apply: $3 each way; or $1.50 each way for those aged 5 and under or 60+, persons with a disability, and students. Does this sound like something you'd like to know more about? Please
contact Ellen in the office if you are interested
, and Grace will work with BATA to determine how we can participate. Dial-a-Ride services are always available (from your door to our door). More information is available at bata.net or 231-941-2324.
Safe Harbor needs Team Leaders, other volunteers
Mark your calendars NOW for Safe Harbor. Grace will be staffing the new shelter the week of Dec. 2-9, 2017. Team leaders, meal preparers, overnight volunteers, and evening visitors are needed for the same supervision and hospitality as in all the previous years, just in a new location and in a beautiful new facility on Wellington St. Please call or email Donna Olendorf (586-781-3260)
[email protected]
to sign up or for more information.
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Special treats at Coffee Hour Oct. 22
Ooh la la! Next Sunday after the 10 am service, Common Good Bakery will provide a sampling of their French pastries for our coffee hour., as a way to introduce themselves to the community. The bakery is located at 537 W. 14th St. Join us for something special next weekend!
Tour the new Safe Harbor facility
Oct. 15, Oct. 22 or Nov. 2
The new Safe Harbor facility on Wellington St. opens this November and the organization is holding Open Houses from 10:30 am - 1 pm on
October 15, October 22, and
November 2. This is a great opportunity to tour the new building before guests arrive for the first time on Nov. 4.
Contemplative Prayer Group to start Oct. 29
For six weeks, Spiritual Director Mike Connell will lead the group in a different contemplative practice each week. It is designed to be experiential with some sharing and discussion. There is no charge for participating. An 82
 page comprehensive contemplative prayer Guidebook written by Mike will be provided with a donation of $10 to pay for the cost of the printing. If you are interested in participating in the program and would like to reserve a place or have questions, you can direct them to Mike at
[email protected] or 231-929-1049.
 Stephen Ministers - The 'After People'
Have you ever wondered what Stephen Ministers are all about? They are often described as the 'after' people - those who come alongside a person after a crisis occurs and walk with that person for as long after as necessary. At Grace, we are blessed to have four Stephen Ministers within the congregation: Irene Cotter, Barb Dancer, Bill Montgomery and Linda Schubert. Our program is administered by Central United Methodist Church, where assignments are made and team meetings are held. Central is hosting a training for new and returning Stephen Ministers on
Nov. 11 from 9am to 1pm. More information can be found in the parish hall, and at stephenministry.org/workshop.
Call to Diocesan Convention Nov. 3 and 4
Kalamazoo
Once a year
, representatives from each parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan meet in Convention to discuss important issues of governance, cooperation and faith. This is a long and treasured tradition in the Episcopal Church family going back more than 230 years to the infancy of our nation. Details about the 141st Convention are available
by following this link...
Speaking Our Faith: A Day of Sacred Conversation Nov. 17 - 18
Why is it hard to talk about Faith? How do you know it's God? Who is the God we know? How can I talk to others about God when I'm not sure what I believe?
Join The Rev. Dr. Kit Carlson at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Petoskey, on Nov.17 and 18 for this sacred conversation. More information and brochures with registration form are available on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall, under the Study section.
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Regular Weekly Worship Schedule
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Monday
Women's Prayer Circle 8:30 am
Tuesday
Morning Prayer 8:15 am
Wednesday
Men's Prayer Group 7:30 am
Simple Eucharist, 10 am
Centering Prayer, 11 am
Thursday
Evening Prayer 6 pm
Saturday
Holy Eucharist, 5 pm
Sunday
Holy Eucharist, 8 am & 10 am
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Lectionary Readings
& Daily Prayer
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This Weekend's Readings
The Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Isaish 25:1-9
Philippians 4:1-9
Matthew 22:1-14
Psalm 23
Next Weekend's Readings
The Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost
Exodus 33:12-23
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
Psalm 99
The Daily Office
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Birthdays
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Mary Ellen Sommerfield
Ryan Nielsen
Christian Vermeulen
Weston Anderson
Dick Bingham
Happy Anniversary
Glen & Tracie MacPherson
Chris & Laura Boydston
Chris & Barb Johnson
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Prayer Lists
Did you know Grace has 2 prayer lists?
* To be added to the prayer list found in the bulletin contact
** If you would like to be added to the Daughters of the King (DOK) prayer list and be prayed for daily,contact Penny Campo-Pierce at 231-946-1224 or [email protected]
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Contact Us
341 Washington St.,
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone 947-2330;
Fax 947-3011
Website
www.gracetc.org
For Pastoral Emergencies
Call the church office 231-947-2330
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Staff Contact Information
Clergy:
Office:
Parish Administrator:
Administrative Assistant & Outreach Coordinator:
Music:
Music & Worship Director:
Children's Ministry:
Director of Children and Youth Formation:
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What's Happening at Grace?
What's Happening in our Diocese?
Turn in your Oleson's receipts to benefit the Grace Food Pantry!
Oleson's Community Share Program
Here's how it works:
- You shop at Oleson's for groceries (liquor sales do not qualify for points)
- Turn in your receipts to the church. Look for the envelope on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall, and place your receipts inside it.
- We submit receipts back to Oleson's
- We are granted cash rewards for the food pantry ($1 spent on groceries = 1 cent in Community Share points)
For every $5000 in receipts we submit, we receive $50 in cash for our food pantry. Every little bit helps!
Thank you for participating!
Click here to learn more...
Buy from Amazon?
Help Grace Church!
Did you know Grace Church is part of the Amazon Smile program? We ask you to consider supporting Grace Church through this program. It doesn't take more than a minute to register, then eligible purchases will benefit Grace Church.
Follow this link to learn more...
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