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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Entering The Silence
Centering Prayer Group Celebrates 20 Years
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by The Rev. Marilyn Dressel
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 The Centering Prayer Community is dedicating this year in praise and thanksgiving to the glory of God for being called twenty years ago to come and sit in silence. The prayer community has met "every" Wednesday for the past twenty years at Grace Church, meeting first in the columbarium in our old sanctuary and now in the prayer room on the lower level. Centering Prayer is a method of prayer in which we consent to rest in God's presence. It is a wordless prayer that moves us beyond conversation with Christ to communion with Him. The gospel story of Mary and Martha, (Luke 10:38-42) teaches us that silence and action, click here to read more...
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PoWeR! Book Bags
Work Bee June 27 10a to 2p
by Penny Campo-Pierce
We have been in Grace Pantry for 5 weeks. We've given away 39 bags and 72 books with the writing booklets and crayons to go with them! Thank you to all who have donated money, crayons, books, and as you can see in the picture, bags!!! Nancy Johnson is holding just a few of the bags she has made for us (53 at last count).
We are having a work bee here at Grace on
Tuesday, June 27, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. You are welcome to come help during that time. If you have a portable sewing machine, bring it. If you can iron and cut fabric, come with your scissors (or without). If you can count and fold paper, come. If you can pick up crayons and put them in a bag, Please Come!!! Kara Gregory, Founder and Executive Director, gave out over 2,000 books and accompanying supplies for programs in the migrant camps and summer park programs just this week. You can help get supplies stocked up again.
Please contact Penny Campo-Pierce at 231-590-1320 with your questions. We are always grateful for donations of material, paper, crayons, money, and help. If you would be interested in helping during the Pantry times on Monday and Friday, please call me :-)
Congratulations Elizabeth Wolterink, PhD!
Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth Ruth Wolterink on earning her doctorate in Mythological Studies (emphasis in Depth Psychology) from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpinteria, CA. Her dissertation is entitled "Cloaked in Darkness: Feminine Katabasis in Myth and Culture". Well done!!
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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.
Office Closing Early June 19 - 23
The church office will be open from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm this week.
Walk in the Heritage Parade July 4th!
Celebrate our 150th!
Seeking parade walkers! Grace Church will kick off its 150th anniversary celebration by participating in the Heritage Parade on July 4 at 7pm. Never walked in a parade before? Now you have an opportunity! This walking unit (currently #17 in the line up) will feature banners and balloons and end with root beer floats back at the church. Sue Kelly, coordinator of the event, will host a
meeting Thursday, June 22 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Details about meeting spot, what to wear, transportation at the end of the route, etc. will be forthcoming. House guests and grandchildren are welcome to walk with us! Sign up in the Commons or contact Sue at 231-223-8876.
Jubilee House Needs Your HELP!
The summer months are finding a great need for volunteers
 (disciples).
Do you have a few hours a week or month you can give to this very
rewarding ministry? Now is a good time to see how we practice the
Faith we proclaim as Christians, the core of our faith. When we give to
those in need we are also giving them God's love and in turn
ourselves as well. Please think about volunteering and give Glenda a call.
She will talk you through what to expect. Glenda Andrews 231-275-0036, or [email protected]
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Staff needed for Middle and Junior Camps
The Episcopal Youth Camp has well over 110 campers, and the registration deadline for the younger camps are still over a month away (due July 24). However, we are short on staff! Male cabin counselors are needed for sessions in August (5-12 for Middle Camp; 112-13 for Junior Camp). Without these counselors, we won't be able to run the LiT - Leaders in Training - portion of camp. Find out more by visiting episcopalyouthcamp.org
LOVE, Inc Fundraiser July 1
Thunderbird Airshow and Cookout
 Enjoy the THUNDERBIRDS air show along with a Maxbauer handmade hot dog fresh from the grill to support the shared ministry of Love In the Name of Christ. Traverse Bay United Methodist Church 1200 Ramsdell Road has a great view of the airshow on their shaded lawn and free parking in their lot too! Join friends and bring family to enjoy a cookout and a cherry cobbler dessert on Saturday July 1, 2017 11 am to 3 pm.
Habitat for Humanity Needs
Volunteers
On
Thursday, July 13 Grace Church has been asked to
 furnish a crew to work on two houses being built in the Depot Neighborhood. If you are able to help, or have questions, please contact Dan Bush at
[email protected], or call the church office so we will know we can count on you. The work day is 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. You need not be skilled in building trades. All that you need is a willingness to lend a helping hand. Lunch will be provided. If you are not able to help, but would like to see what we are doing, please stop by for a tour.
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.
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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
Second Sunday After Pentecost
Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7)
Romans 5:1-8
Matthew 9:35-10:8(9-23)
Psalm 116:1,10:17
Next Weekend's Readings
Third Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 21:8-21
Romans 6:1b-11
Matthew 10:24-39
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
The Daily Office
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Birthdays
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Jamie Blondia
George Prewitt
Rico Bastian
Terry Harding
John Lewis
Cindy St. Clair
Drew Dancer
Steve Drake
Hallie Kohler
Marv Nordeen
Sadie Brinson
Peggy Bunn
Robert Tucker
Happy Anniversary
Abbey & Ryan Nielsen
Jim & Kay Rickard
Dick & Susan Bingham
Bill Fowle & MaryLee Pakieser
Bob & Diane Bosch
Ward & Carol Kuhn
Bob & Helen Schultheiss
Bill & Mary Ann Smith
Dave & Julie Sutton
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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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Follow this link for details
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