What's new at Grace | April 26, 2019

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weekly eNews | April 26, 2019

Elizabeth VanDuine, Give Me a Sun Break

CONFIRMATION 2019

Celebrating our Confirmands

On Sunday, May 12, we will celebrate and send off our confirmands! During the 9:30 liturgy, we will joyfully surround and pray for them as they prepare to be confirmed or received at Cathedral Day on Saturday, May 18 at St. Mark's. Olivia Vessenes, one of our youth confirmands, will preach at both liturgies. We'll also hear from a few other youth and adult confirmands at 9:30.

I am delighted for all of us to to hear the voices of our confirmands, with whom I’ve been praying, learning, and reflecting since February. Come on May 12 to listen to, pray for, and give thanks for these courageous and hopeful women and men!

-Wren

CHILDREN, FAMILIES & YOUTH

Grace Summer Camp Registration is Now Open

Tuesday, July 9 through Friday, July 12 | 1:30-4:30 pm at Grace

Summer Camp at Grace offers many summer camp activities – games, music, crafts, storytelling, trail hikes, and service to our community - all provided in the context of love, friendship, and wonder for God's good world.

Click the button to register, and email Kim Cockroft with questions.

Grace Youth: Join the Summer Camp Crew Leader Team!

We are still accepting applications for Crew Leader positions at Grace Camp and Camp Resurrección. Click to get details and apply.

Apply to be a Crew Leader

Seeking Adult Camp Volunteers

Introductory meeting Sunday, May 5 | 11:30 am in the Wayfarers' Classroom

Grace adults, no matter what your gifts are, we need you to make our Grace summer camps a success.

Our camp theme this year is "God's Good World," and we'll be packing six colorful days of genesis into a week of creativity, discovery, and fun. Twice! Once at Grace (July 9-12), and then again in Mount Vernon at Camp Resurrección (July 14-19).

If you're interested in collaborating in any role at either or both camps, please:

Sign up on the list in Walker Hall (or email Kim).
Join us for a brief introductory meeting at 11:30 am Sunday, May 5 in the Wayfarer's Classroom.

Thank you!

FAITH FORMATION

Introducing the Grace Faith Formation Committee

It's a privilege to work as the Minister of Faith Formation here at Grace, and I don't do this amazing work alone! Did you know that there is a Faith Formation Committee? These are folks who have agreed to seek to meet, lead, shape content, and walk alongside our fellow pilgrims of all ages. They come from many different backgrounds; their hope is to create content that nurtures, challenges, connects, and reflects God’s work at Grace and in the world. They did a wonderful job collaborating to make our Lenten series so lovely!

If you have a question, idea, or insight about faith formation at Grace, please talk or write to these committee members:

Renee Ziemann · Wayne Herbert · Jim Quitslund · Amanda Stewart · Pat O'Rourke · Jens Boemer · Jon Quitslund

IN MEMORIAM

Memorial Service for Roberta Schaffer

Sunday, April 28 | 4 pm at Grace
A memorial service for Roberta Schaffer will be held this Sunday at Grace. Roberta died on November 21, 2018, of cancer.

The service will include pianist Sam Brodsky playing Mozart, a eulogy by the Rev. Dick Middleton, followed by a reception in Walker Hall. All are welcome.

Roberta was known for her elegance, her keen desire to cultivate friendships, and her empathy. She worked for many years as a public school guidance counselor in the Puget Sound area — a career that made her a passionate advocate for youth. She loved to travel; any excursion sparked her enthusiasm.

Roberta became an accomplished abstract painter and taught art on Bainbridge and in Poulsbo. She had a joyful, adventurous spirit that sustained her during difficult times. Her friends and family miss their conversations with Roberta that almost always included, even in her last days, gaiety and laughter.

OUTREACH

Mom's Morning Retreat: Looking In and Giving Back

Twice a month, nearly 40 women with children of all ages come together at Grace for Mom's Morning Retreat.

At a recent gathering, women were invited to walk the grounds alone and in stillness. Back inside, they made arrows, each a symbol of family, courage, dreams ...

They also enjoyed a used children's clothing swap, with the extras going to Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center.

Thank you to Grace for welcoming and supporting moms from our community. Join us on 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 am, at Grace.

Excerpt from "On Children" by Kahlil Gibran

"You are the bows from which your children
as living arrows are sent forth.
The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite,
and He bends you with His might
that His arrows may go swift and far.
Let your bending in the archer's hand be for gladness;
For even as He loves the arrow that flies,
so He loves also the bow that is stable."

PARISH LIFE

With Gratitude for Team Flower

Thank you to Team Flower for their work during Holy Week, and especially to Janie Ekberg, Sigrid Knight, Cindy Logan, Daphne Davies, Pam Wachtler, and Jan Jeffcoat, who arranged such gorgeous flowers to help us celebrate on Easter day.

Grace Newcomers' Dinner

Sunday, May 19 | 5-7 pm, Walker Hall
We love to welcome newcomers to Grace! Please join us for a soup supper and welcome by Rector Wren Blessing. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know others and learn more about the Grace community. We’ll share a light supper, tour our beautiful Graceland, and share our stories with each other. Children are welcome.

Please RSVP and send any questions by email or phone: Mairead Shutt, maireadshutt@gmail.com or 206.399.3627.

Save the Date: BlueGrace, June 8

EMPLOYMENT

Bookkeeper Position Opening

Part-time employee or independent contractor
Deadline for submission: May 3, 2019

Grace is seeking an experienced bookkeeper who is interested in part-time employment or working as an independent contractor.

Applicant must have minimum of 5 years’ experience as a bookkeeper and be proficient in QuickBooks, Excel, and data entry. Position is 12-15 hours per week.

Please email a cover letter and resume to office@gracehere.org to the attention of Human Resources Trustee.

Find the complete job description here.

HOUSEKEEPING

A Note from our Treasurer

A revised giving statement for pledges for the first quarter of 2019 (January-March) was emailed this week – look for "Your Giving Statement from Grace Episcopal Church" in the subject line. If you did not get your statement or have any questions, please contact our treasurer, Deborah Schenk, deborah.schenk@nyu.edu.

Note: Please do not contact our bookkeeper or the office as they will not be able to answer your questions. You can always check your balance on your page in the Grace Directory, which provides all of your giving records.

ACROSS THE DIOCESE

Cathedral Day 2019

Saturday May 18, | 11 am to 3 pm at St. Mark's Cathedral, Seattle
Everyone’s invited! Mark your calendar for this day of fun and festivities at Saint Mark’s. The day starts with a grand procession of clergy, choristers, and confirmation candidates. It’s a day of blessings! Stay for a complimentary food truck lunch. Walk on the new outdoor labyrinth, jump in the bounce house, play games on the newly restored front lawn, make a smoothie with your own pedal power, and much more. Free! Please register online here.

COMMUNITY

Islander Earth Day Festival at Montessori Country School

Saturday, April 27 | 11 am to 2 pm, 10994 Arrow Point Drive, Bainbridge Island

MCS invites our community to celebrate Earth Day 2019! We'll have activities for the whole family including music; eco and upcycled crafts and activities; an Earth Day swap; a plant sale; free bike tune-ups; food trucks; and more! Free and open to the public. Find more information on the MCS website.

Courage on the Threshold: Embracing Life's Changes with Integrity and Grace

July 12-14 | St. Andrew's House Retreat & Conference Center, Union, Wash.

Join Courage & Renewal facilitators Emily Chamberlain and Karen Harding for an exploration of what it means to stand on the threshold with courage and attentiveness, listening for the next congruent step, and honor the threshold moments in our lives as an integral part of the process of transformation and change.

Early bird discount expires June 1. Find details and registration here.

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