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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Grace welcomes The Rev. LaRae Rutenbar
The Rev. LaRae J. Rutenbar has been ordained for thirty-seven years and has been canonically resident in the Diocese of Western Michigan since 1994. She officially
 began her career in Intentional Interim Ministry in 1994 under the supervision and encouragement of Bishop Edward Lee. Before this time, Mother LaRae worked as a hospital chaplain, long-term supply and assistant to the rector. She has served in over fifteen congregations and seven different dioceses, assisting parishes in transition and trauma.
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Healing Prayers offered this weekend
 Prayers for healing will be offered at the Columbarium during holy communion at the Saturday, 5 pm service on Sept. 2 and at the Sunday, 10 am service on Sept. 3. Through the power of the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we anoint and lay on hands beseeching our Lord Jesus Christ to fill you with His presence that you may know the healing power of His love.
'First Weekend' offerings to go to Rector's Discretionary Fund
Any cash placed into the offering plates this weekend will be deposited into the Rector's Discretionary Fund, to assist our neighbors in need. You may also write a check with 'Discretionary Fund' on the memo line. We appreciate your generosity!
Labor Day Closures at Grace
 The office, Jubilee House and the Food Pantry will all be closed on Monday, Sept. 4.
Church School Registration Sept. 10
The strength of our church grows with our youth. Fall classes for children and youth begin on Sunday, September 10, and we will  be enrolling students before and after the 10am service as follows:
Nursery: Ages 0 - 3
Godly Play: Pre-kindergarten - Grade 4
Middlers: Grade 5 - Grade 8
J2A Youth Group: Grades 9 - 11
Young Adults in Church: Grade 12
Be a part of the Legacy...
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Chancel Choir Rehearsals Resume
Thursday, September 7, 6:30-8:30 pm
Message from Father Carlton
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I was overwhelmed by the wonderful send off I was given at each of the three Eucharists on my last Sunday. Please accept my heartfelt thanks to each and everyone of you for your many expressions of kindness and generosity. I will carry you in my heart. Many blessings. Fr. Carlton"
In Gratitude
We give heartfelt thanks for the ministry of Father Carlton Kelley to our parish, and send he and Don to Pennsylvania with our blessings and good wishes. We give thanks also to the many hands who worked to provide special coffee hours after each service last weekend.
Helping victims of Hurricane Harry
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Grace Explorers resume Sept. 5 at 11:30 am
Join us in the parish hall for a brown bag lunch and planning session to discuss speakers and topics for our next season of exploring. All are welcome!
Come to the Sesquicentennial Picnic Sep. 9!
gather at 5:30 pm
meal at 6:00 pm
Join us under the tent in the parking lot for food, fellowship and games! Gathering begins at 5:30 pm, and the meal begins at 6:00 pm.
What to bring:
A dish to pass in a disposable or labeled container with serving utensils, if needed; and your own beverage; coffee and water will be available (no alcohol please).
Logistics are tricky. Here's what you need to know.
The tent will be erected in the parking lot on Friday afternoon, so parking will not be available after 3pm.
If you are coming to the 5pm service, you will be able to park on Washington Street, on Boardman Avenue, in the lot belonging to Running, Wise & Ford across the alley, in the parking deck on State Street and in the County lot next to the old courthouse/"jail" lot.
We encourage you to carpool and offer rides to others, especially if you attend the 5pm service, but also to others from the service you attend.
Two handicapped parking spots are available at in the service driveway next to Jubilee House.
If you would like to drop someone off, a volunteer will greet and assist people at our main door on Washington Street.
It's time to party!
Be Aware on September 10
A 9/11 Remembrance Run is scheduled for Sunday morning, Sept. 10. Washington St. will be closed to traffic (and parking) from 8:30 am to 9:20 am.
Women's Book Club Resumes Monthly Schedule September 11
Start reading now, then join us Sept. 11 at 6 pm for discussion of Jody Picoult's
Small Great Things. This novel is a New York Times bestseller and Booklist writes "offers a thought-provoking examination of racism in
 America today, both overt and subtle. Picoult's many readers will find much to discuss in the pages of this topical, moving book." We will meet at Jubilee House. Please plan to join us for what is sure to be a great discussion and discover what else we will be reading this year! If you have questions or need a ride, please call or contact Kate Wood 941-5785 or [email protected].
TOTAL SILENT RETREAT FOR WOMEN SEPT. 15-17
The Augustine Center in Conway, MI (just north of Petoskey) is offering a new silent retreat experience for women who are yearning to grow closer to God through
silence. There are no required activities, just time for you and God. The Center is located on several acres near Round Lake, and includes an outdoor labyrinth, Stations of the Cross and a hiking trail through the woods.
More information and a registration form are available on the bulletin board in the parish hall (under STUDY) or
The Emotional Intelligence of Jesus:
An in-depth seminar with Roy Oswald
Sept. 28, 2017
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Walk with author, trainer, and EQ (emotional quotient, or emotional intelligence) guru Roy Oswald on an exploration of the emotional intelligence of Jesus and how it can transform
 the work of faith leaders and churches at the St. Francis Retreat Center in Dewitt, MI.
Roy will guide participants to:
- Notice what Jesus taught about EQ
- Identify EQ skills faith leaders need to sustain excellence in ministry
- Consider EQ skills clergy need to teach their people along with what Jesus advocated
- Discuss the importance of EQ for church leaders-without it their ministry will rarely fly
- Learn how to select people with high EQ skills for church and ministry leadership
- Develop strategies to impart EQ skills to faith leaders and impact the system with EQ
- Unpack Jesus' teaching of the Kingdom of Heaven and how we move in and out of Kingdom of Heaven space. To arrive in this space and be conscious of it requires EQ. This is central to our growth as Christians.
- Explore the Johari window as a way to develop the capacity to broaden the open space between us, the space where Jesus meets us.
Formation Leaders Training and Retreat October 27-28, 2017
Formation leaders are Sunday School teachers, youth group leaders, and adult education facilitators in their parishes or dioceses. M ature high school leaders are also invited to participate and attend with their adult mentor.
This is a hands-on retreat led by Jalisa Danhof, award-winning camp director at Camp Newaygo.
Call to Diocesan Convention Nov. 3-4, 2017
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...
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Regular Weekly Worship Schedule
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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 Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Exodus 3:1-15
Romans 12:9-21
Matthew 16:21-28
Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c
Next Weekend's Readings
The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Exodus 12:1-14
Romans 13:8-14
Matthew 18:15-20
Psalm 149
The Daily Office
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Birthdays
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Sandy Foote
Jay Fouch
Jason Plum
Greg Kish
Spencer Anderson
Carol Fricke
Cathrine Huff
Brenda Kelly
Craig Nicholson
Landon Voice
Bill Smith
Sandy Stockemer
John Zimmerman
Happy Anniversary
Craig & Kimberly Nicholson
John & Sarah Kroupa
Larry & Susan Burks
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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:
Contact the office
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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Help Grace Church!
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Follow this link to learn more...
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