By James Deaton Lent is early this year, beginning February 14. This season in the life of the church is purposefully introspective, a time to turn inward. How can we use these forty days to draw us deeper into relationship with God, and also grow closer to our sisters and brothers here at Grace? To …
By Sue Kelly The mother was putting her young son to bed for the evening. As they were going through their usual bedtime routine, the boy suddenly took his two teddy bears, one in one hand, one in the other, and began to make them fight. “Mommy, there is a war going on in my …
Elected to the vestry – three year term Elizabeth Black Barb Dancer Kelly Ignace Glen MacPherson Diocesan Convention Elizabeth Blondia – delegate Greg Hagan- delegate George Prewitt- delegate Mike Hanson – alternate Tony Nelson – alternate Nominating committee Jill Polmateer Kate Wood
Transition ministry is a time of opportunity, a sacred time set aside to discern who we are and who God is calling us to become. We will take the time to engage the questions, share our thoughts, search our hearts and finish this process well rather than hurry to get to the other side. We …
Vestry Members: Clare Andreasson, Karl Bastian, James Deaton, Maria DiStefano-Post, Eddie Grim, Kathryn Holl, Sue Kelly, Michael Mittelstaedt, Bill Smith, Marian Vermeulen, Jeff Wescott, Bob Foote (Absentees in Italics) Guests Present: George Prewitt Staff Present: None Clergy Present: Rev. Kathryn Costas Prayer and Check-in: Rev Costas opened with prayer. Scripture & Study: Rev. Costas read …
By Linda Schubert Wordlessly, with grinning face and shuffling feet, the small hands of Elliot Mittelstaedt, presented me with $900.00. That generous gift was the offering collected over three years by the church school children, who Elliot represented that July Sunday. The children had chosen to designate their collection to the Jubilee Ministries Pantry Garden …
By Bill Smith Voice of the Vestry January is a difficult time for many of us. The bright lights, family time, and festivities of Christmas are replaced by the long, cold, and, at times, dark winter days. As a youngster growing up in Traverse City, I actually loved the snow and cold – playing outside …
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Saturday 5pm
Sunday 10am
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We have temporarily suspended all in-person gatherings for worship, along with all in-person events not related to our vital outreach ministries. We look forward to returning to joyful worship together. Please check back for announcement of dates. Full letter from Father Jim here.
During this period, we will offer the opportunity to engage in prayer, worship, and discipleship via Facebook Live.
Sat at 5pm
Sun at 10am
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