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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"I made a true connection..."
On being received into the Episcopal Church
By Jeanette Kania
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One of my favorite books is The Way of a Pilgrim. It was first published in the 19th century, and I would likely never have picked it up if I hadn't read J.D. Salinger's Franny and Zooey. I read both of these books at a time when I was trying to find my roots as a Christian. I knew what I was raised to believe, but I was still on a journey to discover what I truly believed.
My first experience at Grace was back in October when I came into the office after having seen online that there was going to be a class for those interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church. Two weekends prior to my first experience at Grace, I was driving through Grand Rapids with my husband, Michael. We noticed a big white church with red doors that had a rainbow flag flying outside. Later that week, click here to read more...
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Our first quarterly congregational meeting for 2017 will be held on Sunday, April 23, immediately following the 10 am service. Quarterly meetings have been planned for this year in order to provide ongoing communication about our budget, and to offer the opportunity for conversation and input as we look ahead. This Sunday we will provide a financial update as well as an update on our rector search, our first planning meeting for the celebration of our 150th anniversary, and a moment for gratitude. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Bread for the World letter-writing April 29-30
The Episcopal Peace Fellowship Chapter at Grace will conduct an Offering of Letters on behalf of Bread for the World next weekend, April 29-30, after each service. This spring's offering urges Congress to pass budget and appropriations bills that put us on track to end hunger by 2030, in keeping with international agreements that the United States has already adopted. Please stay a few minutes after services next weekend to write to our members of Congress in support of legislation that helps people struggling with hunger and poverty. Writing materials, envelopes, and mailing labels will be provided. Thank you for your participation.
Confirmation Class begins May 3
Father Carlton will be teaching Adult and Young Adult confirmation classes on Wednesday evenings, from May 3 through May 31 at 6:30 pm (location to be determined). The Confirmation & Reception Service will be held June 3, 2017, the Eve of Pentecost, at St. Philip's, Beulah. Contact the office for details.
Church Women United meet May 4 at 11am
Celebrating May Friendship Day- Kindling New Fires of Love
The entire community is invited the meeting to be held at Williamsburg United Methodist Church.
May 4, 2017, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The program will be a presentation by Jackie Kashel, executive director of Peace Ranch of Traverse City who will share the mission, vision and values of Peace Ranch. It is a faith based community center, founded to provide experiential, equine assisted counseling and educational activities using horses for the greater Grand Traverse region. Bring a dish to share and your own table service for a potluck lunch following the program. For more information, check the flyer in the Parish Hall.
Women's Book Club meets May 8
The Women's Book Club will be reading
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel for their
May 8, 2017 meeting. Twenty years after a devastating flu pandemic the Traveling Symphony, a troupe of actors and musicians, travel between Michigan settlements. The group is dedicated to keeping the remnants of art and humanity alive, but they encounter a violent prophet who will threaten their existence. Station Eleven was a 2014 National Book Award Finalist. Any woman is welcome to join us at
Jubilee House at 6 pm for an interesting discussion.
Church School Parent Meeting May 10
The school year is drawing to a close and it's time to think ahead to summer Church School and Vacation Bible School. Parents of children entering grades K - 5 in the fall are invited to a meeting at
5:30 on Wednesday, May 10, in the
Parish Hall to talk about summer offerings. Middle schoolers and teens are also invited to be class helpers. Contact Donna Olendorf for additional information.
Religion & Politics Discussion May 23
 "A little ball moves the big ball" is what Mao Zedong said in 1972 after a chance encounter between Ping-Pong players paved the way to renewed relations between the US and China. Similarly today, it will likely be small, seemingly insignificant conversations that will lead to improved relations in our country.
Each of you is invited to join a discussion on how people of faith can encourage a more civil public dialogue. This conversation is not a forum to discuss specific political issues, but instead will explore how Christian principles can improve how we discuss contentious issues. Although not a required book, study participants might find it helpful to read The Relevance of Religion: How Faithful People Can Change Politics, by John Danforth, an Episcopal priest and three-term US Senator. The conversation will be held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, May 23, from 6-8:30 pm. The evening will begin at 6 pm with a potluck supper, Evening Prayer, followed by a 90 minute guided conversation, and conclude with Compline. Please RSVP to Steve Wade -
stevewadetc@gmail.com
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Regular Weekly Worship & Study Schedule
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Monday
Women's Prayer Circle 8 am
Tuesday
Morning Prayer, 8:15 am
Wednesday
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
1 Peter 1:3-9
John 20:19-31
Psalm 16
Next Weekend's Readings
Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 2:14a,-36-41
1 Peter 1:17-23
Luke 24:13-35
Psalm 116: 1-3, 10-17
The Daily Office
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Birthdays
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Tom Garner
Anne Kelly
Anne Montgomery
Bob Phelps
Mark Lyons
Don Olendorf
Glen Williams
Libby Walters
Carolyn Garner
Marje Rose
Kimberly Nicholson
Kristi Weadock
Kay Jerome
Kathy Will
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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 pcampopierce@charter.net
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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:
Interim Rector:
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?
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