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weekly eNews | June 21, 2019

Camp Creations

Our Crew Leaders and volunteers turned Grace into a print shop this week, embellishing 200+ summer camp t-shirts with banana slugs, hammerhead sharks, chickens, coyotes, and "Grace." Special thanks to BARN for generously sharing ink and carving tools. If you can't make camp but want to contribute, check out our Camp Resurrección wish list.

OUTREACH

Join the Fun for Service Sunday

Sunday, June 23 | Following the 9:30 am liturgy
This weekend we'll be working on various projects at Grace including some outside. Please bring clothing for working outdoors on our grounds as well as gardening gloves and weeding tools if you have them. Thanks, and see you then!

Help Serve Super Suppers

Friday, June 28 | 3 pm at Eagle Harbor Church
On the last Friday of every other month, Grace volunteers prepare and serve dinner at Eagle Harbor Church. Meals are free of charge, and everyone is welcome to be our guest. New volunteers are also welcome! Find out how to get involved.

Clean Out Your Pantry & Closets in Support of Our Outreach Ministries

Grace Outreach is collecting food, supplies, and children’s clothing for the families at La Iglesia de la Resurrección in Mount Vernon. We're also partnering with Helpline House on their Back to School clothes drive, which will coincide with Project Backpack in August. Look for the marked collection bins in the narthex, where you can contribute:

Gently used or new children’s clothing in sizes 5-14
Children’s books
Diapers, especially size 5
Non-perishable food

Thank you for supporting our ministry partners at Grace!

On Tuesday, Grace prepared and served more than 125 meals to members of Seattle's homeless community. Volunteers are always needed and welcome for this monthly ministry! Learn more and sign up here.

Photo courtesy of Fran Moen.

STAFF NEWS

Thank you, Kelli and Welcome, Alane

Grace's bookkeeper, Kelli Oster, has resigned to pursue other opportunities. We are grateful for her years of service and for her help in the transition. We're pleased to announce that Grace has contracted with Alane Basco-Yu to provide our bookkeeping services.

Alane has more than 20 years' experience in budget management and program administration and 5 years of experience as a bookkeeper, including for local churches, nonprofits, and small businesses. She is an active volunteer with North Kitsap Soccer Club, serving as treasurer, bookkeeper, and helper with fundraising and marketing. We're happy to have Alane as part of Grace’s team!

PARISH LIFE

Grace Celebrates Bainbridge Pride

Sunday, June 23, Noon to 6 pm, Waterfront Park
Grace will have a booth at the Bainbridge Pride Celebration this Sunday! Be sure to stop by, or contact Pegge Ashcroft if you'd like to add a loving, positive presence in the "You Are Welcome at Grace" tent.

Save the Dates: Grace All Parish Retreat

October 11-13 | Fort Worden

Mark your calendars now for family fun and fellowship at the next Grace All-Parish Retreat at Fort Worden, from Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13. Details to follow. Everyone is welcome!

ACROSS THE DIOCESE

Ordinary Time: A Reflection from Bishop Rickel

COMMUNITY

"Flowers from the Heart" is Now in Season

Each summer, Island Volunteer Caregivers arranges and delivers bouquets to friends and neighbors who may be homebound, otherwise restricted, or need a little cheering up. Interested in getting involved? Get details here.

Full Tilth Seeks Berry Pickers

Full Tilth Farm in Poulsbo is seeking youth who are interested in picking berries, paid by the flat, in the month of July. Contact Renee (fulltilthfarm@gmail.com) to learn more.

Employment Opportunities at The Island School

Grace's neighbor, The Island School, has two open positions:

Full-time Administrative Assistant/Registrar
Part Time Extended Day Assistant

Visit The Island School's job opportunities page for details. Deadline is July 12.

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