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
Commitment to service unchanging over the decades
By Ellen Schrader
Two weeks ago I set out to write a brief piece about the Episcopal Church Women (its current name) and its history at Grace. An odd feeling came over me as I held the notebook of the first secretary of the Women's Auxiliary, dated Nov. 14, 1895. I was handling a book that had been handled by another woman from another time, yet we were linked by faith and a desire to serve our God. Mrs. E. L. Sprague was that secretary, wife of senior warden Elvin Sprague and part of the couple who reinvigorated the parish
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ECW newspaper ads, 1972
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during those years. The local chapter was encouraged by a letter from the diocesan secretary of the Auxiliary 'giving ideas of the good work which is being carried on in other localities'. In a time when a spool of thread cost four cents and three yards of flannel cost 24 cents, the ladies paid the insurance premium for the church in the amount of $4.75. In addition, the Auxiliary paid for the rector's fuel (wood), the janitor, renting tables and chairs from the Hannah Lay Co., electric lights, and a casket. In spite of all that,
Healing offered this weekend
Sat. 5pm and Sun. 10am
Prayers for healing will be offered at the columbarium during holy communion on Saturday, November 4 and at the 10 am  service on Sunday, November 5. Through the power of the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we will anoint with oil and lay on hands beseeching our Lord Jesus Christ to fill you with His presence, that you may know the healing power and presence of His love.
Fireside Chats with Kathryn
Would you host a small gathering to help Kathryn get to know us better? You may host in your home or at church, food optional (potlucks work well), coffee or tea (or some other refreshment) recommended. The chats will take between one and two hours. Kathryn suggests that in addition to her, you include at least one person or couple that you do not know well, as well as folks you may already know. We often are surprised to learn something new about someone we know well! Limiting groups to six people or less is ideal. If you are willing to host a Fireside Chat (no fireplace required), please contact Kathryn or the office. Thank you!
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Don't forget to change your clocks this weekend!
Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 am on Sunday, Nov. 5
A Grateful Harvest
There is still time to submit your pledge
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! If you missed Commitment Weekend, there is still time to submit your pledge. Just drop it by the office, or put it into the mail. Stewardship and pledge information is available on the table in the Commons.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
continuing our legacy of leadership
As we continue the celebration of our 150th anniversary, we give thanks for the more than one thousand individuals who have guided Grace Church over the years. Perhaps God is calling you to continue the great chain of Grace leadership. Nominations are open for the Vestry, Diocesan Convention Delegates and Alternates, and next year's Nominating Committee.
Often God doesn't call the equipped; God equips the called! We
 want our leadership to represent the rich diversity of our parish. To that end we encourage the congregation to nominate candidates they believe are qualified to serve the people of Grace, and we invite interested persons to nominate themselves. We ask that names for consideration be
submitted by Nov. 6.
Qualifications are simple but important. Candidates: are baptized adults, faithful
in worship and regular contributors to the support of Grace; love God and demonstrate a commitment to follow the way of Christ; have the ability to work well with others; and have enthusiasm and vitality for this work.
This year's nominating committee includes Maria DiStefano-Post, Mary Pierce, SueKelly and Kate Wood. If you are interested in standing as a candidate for the vestry, a delegate, or the next nominating committee, please contact one of these committee members. If your name is put forward as one whom God may be calling to serve, please give it your prayerful consideration. Thank you.
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.
Safe Harbor training now available
Grace will be hosting Safe Harbor at the new Wellington St. location from Sat, Dec .2 - Sat, Dec. 9, and many, many volunteer shifts are
available. click here to sign up online
Or, if you prefer,  contact Donna Olendorf (586-781-3260) to secure your spot in this rewarding ministry.
Even if you have volunteered with Safe Harbor in past years, you must attend a volunteer meeting at the new building.
Training sessions are held the FIRST and THIRD Saturday's of each month beginning at 9am. The Grace training session will be at 9 am on Dec. 2.
LOVE, Inc. Adopt-a-Family Christmas Program needs YOU!
Love INC is again reaching out in our community with our Adopt A Family Christmas Program. We need your help! Please consider  adopting a family for Christmas. Be the hands and feet of Christ that brings a smile to a child's face and joy to a parent's heart. Call the Love INC office at 231-941-5683 or email Tony at [email protected] and express your desire to participate in this program. Thank you and God Bless.
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All Saints Tea on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 6pm
Join us in the parish hall after the 5pm service for our annual All Saints High Tea. All are welcome!
Buy a wreath, support a pilgrim
Place your order Nov. 1 - Dec. 3
Now is the time to plan your holiday decorating, and J2A (our high school youth group) is selling Christmas wreaths  again this year. This perennial favorite is a great way to support our youth as they raise funds for their pilgrimage, and also to enjoy a fresh green wreath decorated with a festive red bow, just in time for the Christmas season. The cost is $35 for each 24" wreath. Orders can be placed with any youth group member from Nov 1 - Dec. 3, and wreaths will be delivered to the church on December 10. Thank you for supporting our youth.
Grace Explorers to learn about church and state, Tuesday, Nov. 7
Brenda Quick, attorney and member of Grace Church, will give a presentation on the Separation of Church and State at Grace Explorers on Tuesday, November 7, 11:30 am, in  the Parish Hall. How many of us really understand what this means in the Constitution, in our laws, and in our current culture? Join us to gain new insight into this prickly and most timely topic.
Bring a bag lunch and a snack or dessert to share (optional) and join us. We'll have lunch in community at 11:30 and Brenda will speak from 12:10pm to 1pm. All are welcome. Contact: Sandy Seppala Gyr,
[email protected]
, 703-597-7925.
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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
Revelation 7:9-17
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12
Psalm 34: 1-10, 22
Next Weekend's Readings
The Twenty Third Sunday After Pentecost
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matthew 25:1-13
Psalm 78:1-7
The Daily Office
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Birthdays
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Margie Hunter
Connie Ingersoll
Karen Libby
Ann Nichols
Campbell Holland
Marilyn Johnson
Emily Todd
Rosemary Hagan
Wesley Nicula
Jody Ferry
Bill Foster
Alice Tang
Happy Anniversary
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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...
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