Thank you to all the Crew Leaders, volunteers, families, and kids who have made Grace Camp such a blast this week. You are the best! If you haven't yet gotten a glimpse of our Good, Good World, check out the camp album on Facebook.
If You're Heading to Mount Vernon on Sunday
Our first wave of Camp Resurrección Crew Leaders and volunteers will leave Grace at 7:30 am this Sunday, July 14 to make it to the Sunday morning service at La Iglesia de la Resurrección. If you're willing and able to take passengers and equipment on this trip, please let Kim know. Thank you!
FAITH FORMATION
Summer Book Study: Living Your Unlived Life
Tuesdays starting July 30 | 6:30-8 pm, Walker Hall (note revised start date)
Tuesday evenings this summer, we'll discuss Robert A. Johnson's Living Your Unlived Life. Books and a schedule of topics are in the narthex. You’re welcome to borrow a book or make it your own for a donation (more are on order). Come for one session or all! Email Wayne Herbert for more information.
OUTREACH
Support Helpline's Back to School Drive & Project Backpack
In partnership with Helpline House, Grace will be collecting, cleaning, and sorting new and/or gently used clothes for kids ages 4 to 14. Our donations will support Helpline's Back to School and Project Backpack programs.
You'll find a donation box in the narthex under our staff photos. At the July 29 Service Sunday, we'll sort clothes in preparation for delivery to Helpline House.
Thank you for your generosity!
Streets of Seattle: Volunteers Needed This Tuesday
July 16 | 5 pm in the Grace Kitchen The next Streets of Seattle is this coming Tuesday! We could really use volunteers to help cook and serve dinner for members of Seattle's homeless community. Come be a part of this longstanding, meaningful Grace Outreach ministry.
Traveling this summer? Grab some tiny toiletries for Fishline.
If you're staying in hotels on your travels, consider bringing home free sample sized shampoos, soaps, lotions, etc., and drop them in the marked basket in the narthex. At our October 27 Service Sunday, we'll use them to assemble hygiene kits for NK Fishline.
PARISH LIFE
Save the Dates: Grace All Parish Retreat
Friday-Sunday, October 11-13 | Fort Worden Mark your calendars now for family fun and fellowship at the next Grace All-Parish Retreat at Fort Worden. Details forthcoming. Everyone is welcome.
EARTH & SPIRIT
Grace Welcomes Katharine Jefferts Schori
Sunday, August 4 | 7-8 pm at Grace Earth and Spirit and the Diocese of Olympia are delighted to welcome former Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori to Grace.
July 12 | 7 pm at Seabold United Methodist Church Join in as our local community takes part in a national silent candlelight vigil for all those who are being held in U.S. detention camps. Call 206.842.3622 with questions about our local event. For general information visit www.lightsforliberty.org.
Join the 2020 Census Team
Looking for a way to make a civic contribution? The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring temp workers for the 2020 Census. Multiple positions available with flexible hours and the option to work from home. Applicants must be 18+, U.S. citizens, and able to pass a background check. To learn more and to apply online, visit 2020census.gov/jobs.
Saturday, August 24, 11 am | Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action All are invited to this traditional Buddhist ceremony, which will feature interfaith and Native American prayers, music, and a potluck lunch, with a roster of guest speakers. Address: 16159 Clear Creek Road NW, Poulsbo. Info: Rev. Senji Kanaeda, Nipponzan Myohoji Temple, kanaedasenji@gmail.com.
Stay Connected to Grace, Even When You're Not With Us
