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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by the Rev. Carlton Kelley
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 The Christian Church, most specifically the catholic and liturgical portions of the church, are churches that embrace discipline for the sake of building up Christ's Body. We are made disciples of Jesus Christ by the disciplines we keep. These disciplines, most especially in the sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist, keep us sound and whole centered and focused on our head, Jesus Christ. Apart from these foundational disciplines there is very little that would make us distinctly Christ's Body, the church. There is little that would make us recognizable as a peculiar people who are the vanguard - the foretaste of the kingdom - of Jesus Christ to the world.
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Changes to Wednesday Eucharist
by the Rev. Carlton Kelley
After discussion with people who attend the Wednesday Eucharist and those who don't, I think now is the time to make a change in the shape of this liturgy. We will gather, as usual, at 10am on Wednesday in the church. We will not be sitting around the main altar, but will sit in the pews in the front and use a smaller table on the floor near those pews as the "altar." The discussion and Bible study that now takes place at the sermon time will happen after the Eucharist. This will allow
1. People to attend only the Eucharist;
2. People to attend the Bible study/discussion and/or the Eucharist and;
3. People to attend Centering Prayer after the Eucharist.
The Eucharist itself should take no more than 25 minutes which is the customary time for a simple said Eucharist without hymns or sermon.
This will begin on Wednesday, June 14.
 Emily Andreasson graduated from Traverse City Central High School, and plans to study interior design at the College of Design at the University of Kentucky - Lexington. She may consider participating in the service dog training program when she is a sophomore - dogs in the dorm!
Brittney Collins graduated from Traverse City Cent
ral High School
and will study pre-med at the University of Michigan.
Anja Ignace graduated from Traverse City West High School, and plans to study education at Wayne State University, with the goal of becoming a high school history teacher. Anja was awarded the West Senior High "Green Award:, a merit scholarship worth $10,000! Check out the bulletin board in the Parish Hall to see Anja's front page picture in the Record Eagle.
Maggie Miron graduated from Traverse City Central High School.
 Hannah Wescott graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a BA in French, minor in Film Studies. Hannah will return to France in the fall (she studied there on a Junior Year Abroad program) to participate in the TAPIF program (Teaching Assistant Program in France). Bonne Chance!
Hannah Will graduated from Luther College with a BA in
Nursing,
and will soon begin her job as a psychiatric nurse in Boulder, CO.
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Women's Book Club meets June 12 at 6 pm
We will hold our annual potluck at the home of Mickey Grooters. Please contact her directly for directions, at [email protected]. The short story A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell is the selection for the evening's discussion. Please bring some potential selections for next "season" so that we can make a selection for October. If you remember, the September selection is Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. If you wish, bring books to share for summer reading.
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Men of STAG dinner June 12 at 6 pm
We will begin with fellowship, then Evening Prayer, followed by a memorable Bill Pierce meal. Please bring a friend and join us for a great evening!
Traverse Deanery meeting June 17 at 10 am
The Diocese of Western Michigan is divided into geographic areas, called Deaneries. The Bishop created a task force for the purpose of evaluating the efficiency of organizing the Diocese in this way. The Diocesan Restructuring Task Force, comprised of representatives from the Standing Committee, Diocesan Council and the original Restructuring Task Force, will present its recommendations on staffing, budget and funding, canon changes and more at the Deanery meeting at Grace on June 17. In a video message to the diocese, Bishop Whayne Houghland explains why the input and support of Episcopalians across the diocese is important as we prepare to discuss and implement these upcoming changes. Go to
this link to view the video, and join us on June 17 from 10 am to noon.
Card Shower for John Lewis's 90th
Help us demonstrate our love for long-time
parishioner John Lewis, as he celebrates becoming a nonagenarian on June 20. Send cards to John at 3825 Scenic Dr. #C7-9, Traverse City, MI 49684.
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Pilgrimage to Holy Land
with Bishop Hougland - April 2018
 In cooperation with EO Travel and Dr. Douglas Mohrmann, Bishop Hougland and his wife Dana are planning a pilgrimage to Israel and Palestine April 10-19, 2018, with an optional extension April 19-22), with room for 45 pilgrims on the journey. The pilgrimage starts at a cost of $2,598.00. Airfare is additional, but airfare for all pilgrims will be arranged by Dr. Mohrmann. Interested persons can find details and a link to registration via the web by clicking here.
The tour company will handle all registrations and issue billing statements.
Register by June 10, 2017 and receive $125 off!
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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
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
First Sunday After Pentecost
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Matthew 28:16-20
Psalm 8
Next Weekend's Readings
Second Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 6
Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7)
Romans 5:1-8
Matthew 9:35-10:8-(9-23)
Psalm 116:1, 10-17
The Daily Office
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Birthdays
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Chyenne Igunbor
Edward Parker
Daryl Collins
Gabe Okma
Jim Rickard
HG Smith
Dave Fredrickson
Tom Gilbert
Greg Hagan
Happy Anniversary
Ed & Ann Emenheiser
Edward Parker & Carol Tompkins-Parker
James Deaton & Jason McKinney
Michael & Karen Libby
Ron & Carol Butcher
Bob & Sandy Foote
Beryl & Donna Hilborn
Jeffrey Wescott & Catherine Turnbull
Larry & Mickey Grooters
Del & Nancy Johnson
John & Betty Lewis
Brooks Vanderbush & Lisa Kelly
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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:
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?
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...
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