Notes from the Rector in the Interim
by The Rev. Kathryn Costas
Thank you to everyone who participated in the gatherings, Going Forward: the Next Steps. We had about 60 folks participate. In  July we will put together what came out of those meetings and focus on our next steps. There is still time to participate in one final gathering if you have not done so. Please let me (
[email protected]
) or the office know if you want to be included in the final gathering. It is a 3 1/2 - 4 hour commitment.
Conversations with the Rector
Following the services on June 9 and 10 and again on June 16 and 17 I will meet with folks in the Sanctuary to have conversations about what it means to be a welcoming church (June 9 & 10) and "people first, labels second: what LGBTQ+ really means"(June 16 & 17). Please join me
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Healing offered this weekend
Prayers for healing will be offered at the Saturday 5pm and Sunday 10am services during communion, with the anointing with oil and the laying on of hands.
Pick up your Parish Directory in the Commons (during services) or the Office (during the week)
Friday Lunch seeks team leader
Do you like to cook? Do you miss preparing and sharing a meal for guests? Would you like to get involved in a vital community outreach
 at Grace Church, but only do it episodically? The Friday Community Meal is looking for a team coordinator that serves the FIRST FRIDAY of the month. The coordinator plans the menu and shops for food. They make sure their volunteers are ready for cooking, serving and cleaning duties. The time spent at Grace on that given Friday is usually about 3 hours. Planning and shopping is based on how efficient or elaborate you might get with the menu! There is a group of "seasoned" volunteer
s for the FIRST FRIDAY and they are hoping a new leader is out there for them. Two people could also share team leader duties if that would work...Please prayerfully consider this ministry and contact Kate Wood with questions or to volunteer!
[email protected]
or 941-5785.
Pastoral Care at Grace
In order to address pastoral care needs of the whole parish, not only those who are ill, homebound, or otherwise unable to be physically  present for church services, we are currently in the process of re-visioning how we can more effectively tend to those needs. In order to move forward with our plans, we would like to identify which service each of us usually attends. Please take the time to fill out a blank white card (located on the table in the Commons, next to the basket) with your current contact information, the names of those in your household, and which service you attend, and place the card in the basket. Thank you!
Worship Participants this weekend
Sat. 5pm
Dixie Stephen, Eucharistic Minister
Chuch Thiel, Lector
Sun. 8am
Marcia Lee, Eucharistic Minister
Karla Herbold, Usher
Sun 10am
Lynn Feeter, Eddie Grim,
Eucharistic Ministers
Julia Hogan, Helen Hankins, Lectors
Ellen Schrader, Intercessor
The Wade Family, Ushers
Tom & Carol Fricke, Welcomers
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Meijer Double Match Day to benefit local food pantries is Friday, June 1
The Grace Jubilee Ministries Food Pantry
is a member of the Northwest Food Coalition, a coalition comprised of 60 pantries and meal sites in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau and Wexford counties. The coalition's mission is to empower member food programs by coordinating and creating resources to achieve regional food security.
Since 2008, Meijer stores have conducted several Simply Give Campaigns each year to support area food pantries and baby pantries. For the 2018 Spring Campaign, which runs from May 13 to June 17, the Meijer stores in Acme and Traverse City teamed up and selected the Northwest Food Coalition as its recipient. During this time, customers will be encouraged to purchase one or more $10 Simply Give donation cards upon checkout at both stores. The donation cards are a tool that Meijer uses to administer the program and have no value. Once purchased, the customer will be given a receipt for their donation and the donation will be doubled and converted by Meijer into a Meijer Gift Card which Meijer will give directly to the Coalition upon completion of the campaign. The Meijer gift cards will be used by the Coalition member pantry coordinators to purchase food and other eligible items for distribution at their pantries.
Simply Give Double Match Day
is June 1
Meijer will double match every customer's $10 Simply Give donation, up to a maximum of $25,000. What does this mean" $25,000 in customer donations on June 1 will result in Meijer Gift Cards for the Coalition!
Please direct your donation to the Grace Jubilee Ministries Food Pantry, please save your checkout receipt and either drop it off at the Grace Church office or give it to Nancy Johnson, food pantry coordinator. A covered plastic jar is available in the office for receipts (photo copies accepted) and/or monetary donations which Nancy Johnson will turn in at Meijer for a receipt. The money will be used at the Grace Food Pantry for holiday basket outreach.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING HUNGER RELIEF EFFORTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
Graduation Sunday is June 3
Join us for a special coffee hour after the Sunday 10am service
Meet our Graduates!
 Lydia Christian, daughter of Kathryn and Brian and sister to Sophia, will graduate from Elk Rapids High School on June 3. After a standout high school career in varsity volleyball for the Elks, she was recruited by Adrian College and will play for the Bulldogs in the fall. Congratulations, Lydia, and our best wishes go with you to Adrian!
Sean Farrell, son of Mike and Pam, and brother to Niko and Brian,  will graduate from Traverse City West Senior High School on June 3. Sean's education has spanned four states (Minnesota, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Michigan) plus three years in The Netherlands. Despite all of the transition, Sean always made the best of it and made friends wherever he lived. Sean played football at WSH, which gave him lots of wonderful friendships and memories. Sean will attend Grand Valley in the fall as a Criminal Justice major; he strives to become a state police officer in the future. Congratulations, Sean, and our best wishes go with you to Grand Valley!
Cooper Nordeen, son of Marv and Ann and brother to Hannah, is graduating from Traverse City Central High School and MTA, an honors Science, Math and Technology program through TBAISD. He plans to attend Michigan Technological University, in Houghton, pursuing a career in bio-chemical engineering. Congratulations, Cooper, and our best wishes go with you to Michigan Tech!
Last Church School June 10
Special Coffee Hour after 10am service
The Children and Youth Education Council would like all teachers,  children, youth, and families to be present at the 10:00 service on June 10. It is the last day of Church School and Youth Group, and the kids have a special part in the service. There will also be an ice cream social as part of coffee hour.
July 17-19, we will have a Vacation Bible School at the Schubert Farm. The council is thinking about an outdoor family activity for the month of August. Registration and the first day of Church School will be September 9.
Searching for treasures in God's good earth
Vacation Bible School meets July 17,18,19 from 9a to noon
 Come join us at Schubert's Farm for fun in the sun as we search for treasures in God's good earth. Get ready for songs and music as well as the Godly Play story of Creation. Outdoor stations include: The Garden, Nature Inspired Arts/Crafts, and a God's Creation Hike. Kids will prepare a hearty, nutritious snack from the garden. There will be running, exploring, creating, cloud gazing, and the opportunity to ride a horse! Look for a reminder postcard in June with additional information. Let's search for treasures in God's good earth together! For more information, contact The VBS Committee: Elizabeth Blondia, Sue Kelly, Connie Meyers, and Linda Schubert.
Who can attend?
Grace kids and their friends in grades K-5
Younger children are welcome accompanied by a parent
Grades 6-8 as helpers
God saw everything that God had made, and indeed, it was very good. - Genesis 1:32
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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
Holy Eucharist with Healing 10 am
Centering Prayer 11 am
Saturday
Holy Eucharist 5 pm
Sunday
Holy Eucharist 8 am
Holy Eucharist 10 am
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Lectionary Readings
& Daily Prayer
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This Weekend's Readings
The Second Sunday after Pentecost
Deuteronomy 5:12-15
2 Corinthians 4:5-12
Mark 2:23-3:6
Psalm 81:1-10
Next Weekend's Readings
The Third Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 3:8-15
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Mark 3:20-35
Psalm 130
The Daily Office
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Birthdays
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Anne Bogley
Bill Honer
Glen MacPherson
Gloria McClay
Sarah Mackenzie
Hannah Wescott
Sue Murchie
Kelly Ignace
Joyce Rouse
Clare Wescott
Kate Wood
Anniversaries
Scott & Michele Howard
Tom & Carol Fricke
Harold & Alice Sanford
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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
The Rev. Kathryn Costas
828-273-2296
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Staff Contact Information
Clergy:
Office:
Office Coordinator:
Buildings & Grounds Coordinator:
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What's Happening at Grace?
What's Happening in our Diocese?
What's Happening in the National Church?
National Church website
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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