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October 10, 2019
This Week and Beyond
Parish Hall Forum (Oct. 13) Conversation with the Clergy: Deconstructing the Nicene Creed: Join the clergy for a laidback conversation about the Nicene Creed. We say the Creed Sunday after Sunday, but rarely consider where it comes from and why we recite it at every service of Eucharist. Come and learn more about this ancient tradition and ponder its relevance in the Church today.
Download the fall Christian Formation and Worship information handout for details: tinyurl.com/GSL2019FallFormation.
Third Thursday (Oct. 17) Third Thursday will meet on Oct. 17. Please join us to welcome our bishop – The Rt. Rev. Phoebe Roaf. Bishop Roaf will share with us her impressions of the Diocese after 5 months in office as well as some of her hopes and dreams for the future. We will begin on at 6 p.m. with some social time followed by dinner and Bishop Roaf’s remarks. We will end at 8 p.m. The cost is $20 per person, and all members of the congregation, no matter your age, are welcome. Reservations may be made with Lucy Owens in the church office at 901-252-6333 or online by following the link at www.gracestlukes.org/events/thirdthursday.
Parish Potluck (Oct. 20) Parish Potluck in Celebration of Parish Life Ministry and in Thanksgiving for The Rev. Amy George, Sunday, Oct. 20, immediately following 10:30 service: Join us as we celebrate Parish Life at Grace-St. Luke’s and say a fond farewell to The Rev. Amy George. The Fellowship Committee will provide fried chicken and beverages. See below for what you can contribute to the meal. Please bring your dish ready to serve (we will have limited time and space to heat hot dishes so please bring warm) and label all serve-ware to ensure it’s returned correctly.
If your last name starts with: A-H Dessert I-P Salad (potato, pasta, green, fruit, etc.) Q-Z Side Dish
Young Adults Potluck (Oct. 20) Join the Young Adults of the parish for a potluck dinner at the home of the Rev. Ollie and Ellie Rencher on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 6-8 p.m. The Renchers have graciously offered to provide the main dish, but please bring a side or dessert to share. Please RSVP and comment with what you plan to bring at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/YAPotluck.
Save this date Wednesday Lunch Fellowship: Oct. 23 at noon . Details at www.gracestlukes.org/events/wednesday-lunch.
Take Note
Confirmation Classes
gracestlukes.org/inquirers-classes Adult Inquirers and Confirmation Classes
Sundays, Oct. 6-Nov. 24 (lunch provided) McClure Hall; 12-1:15 p.m. Sign up by following this link: https://tinyurl.com/GSLAdultConf2019. Youth Confirmation
Sundays, Oct. 6-Nov. 17 (excluding Oct. 13) 9-10:10 a.m.; Peete Room Sign up by following this link: https://tinyurl.com/GSLYouthConf2019.
October Messenger
Follow this link to the October 2019 Messenger: www.gracestlukes.org/the-messenger. Inside this issue: Altar Gifts, Athletics, Blessing of the Animals, Book Group, Calendar Highlights , Christian Formation, Confirmation Classes, Diocesan Haiti Trip, Emmanuel Harvest Time, Fall Potluck, Food Pantry Sunday, Holiday Service Times, Holy Baptism, Looking Towards Sunday, Message from the Rector, Night at the Levitt Shell, Privacy Policy, Public Theology, School News, Special Friends, Third Thursday, Trunk or Treat, Wednesday Lunch, Whaling/Phishing Scams, Vestry Nominations, Young Adults Potluck, & Youth News. If you are NOT getting the paper copy of the Messenger and would like to have it mailed to you, please let Lucy know.
Children & Youth
Youth Formation Oct. 13, Rite 13 and J2A, 9:15-10:10 a.m.
No EYC on Oct. 13, High School Prayer Breakfast (9th - 12th Grade), Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7-8 a.m. at Ugly Mug on Poplar. Biscuits & Bible (6th - 8th Grade), Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6:45-7:45 a.m. in the Red Room. For more information, contact Director of Youth Formation Amzie Williams at awilliams@gracestlukes.org or 901-252-6326.
Children & Youth Classes Sunday morning classes begin at 9:15 a.m. Your September Messenger has all the details. See below for the Sunday schedule.
Children & Youth Choirs at GSL GSL offers choir opportunities for all ages. To join one, simply come to the rehearsal or contact Director of Music & Choirmaster Dr. Patrick Scott (901252-6323, or pscott@gracestlukes.org), or Assistant Organist and Choirmaster Debbie Smith (901-252-6331, or dsmith@gracestlukes.org). Rehearsal times for 2019-2020: St. Cecilia Choir – K-2nd Grades, Rehearsal on Wednesdays, 4:30-5. Canterbury Choir – 3rd- 6th Grades, Rehearsal on Wednesdays, 5-6.
Around the Diocese
Annual Harvest Eucharist at Immanuel Episcopal Church Please join others in the diocese to gather together in the village of La Grange at the Mother Church, Sunday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. The service will be followed by an old fashioned picnic on the green at La Grange General Store. Rain or Shine. For more information: 901-486-5530.
This Sunday at GSL
Join us for worship, formation, and fellowship on Oct. 13.
8 a.m. – Holy Eucharist 8:45 a.m. – Delicious home-cooked breakfast. 9:15 a.m. – Adults: Parish Hall Forum (details above) 9:15 a.m. – Christian Formation classes for children Nursery
Infant Room (Newborn–Walking) Toddler Room (Walking–Potty Training) Little Lambs Room (Potty Training–Atrium Ready) Location: Church Nursery with the Nursery Staff Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Atrium I 3–6 year olds: Pre–K, JK, SK Location: Atrium I (Green Room) Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Atrium II 6–9 year olds: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade Location: Atrium II (Purple Room) Project Purpose 4th–5th Grade Location: Yellow Room 9:15 a.m. – Christian Formation classes for youth Rite 13 6th–8th Grade Location: Red Room J2A
9th–12th Grade Location: Red Room 10:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Following the 10:30 service – Coffee Hour Nursery – The nursery is available from 7:30 a.m. through the end of the 10:30 service 5:30 p.m. – Holy Eucharist Episcopal Youth Community (details above). More about Christian Formation at GSL
Children: www.gracestlukes.org/sunday-school
Youth: www.gracestlukes.org/youth-formation
Adults: www.gracestlukes.org/sunday-morning/
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