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October 16, 2020
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Friday greetings, Grace-St. Luke’s! Sunday, October 18, The Feast of Saint Luke: Tune in at 9:15 a.m. for a 30-minute virtual formation offering followed by 10:30 a.m. worship, 5:30 p.m. prerecorded Evensong, and 6 p.m. worship outdoors.
9:15 Formation: Commemorating the Feast of St. Luke, Physician & Evangelist, through Conversation, Sunday, October 18, via Facebook and YouTube . In memory of our patron saint and to honor all who serve through the healthcare profession, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the clergy will facilitate a time of reflection with parishioners and special guest workers about their recent experiences on the “frontline.” 10:30 Worship, In Person or Livestream. Online reservations are required by noon on Saturday, October 17, by following this link , for limited-capacity seating. We are unable to accommodate those who have not signed up in advance. For instructions about how to prepare for coming, follow this link. For details about livestreaming on our website and Facebook Live , the worship service leaflet and more, click here . 5:30 Prerecorded Evensong. Tune in at 5:30 p.m. to Facebook or YouTube for a prerecorded service including Charles V. Stanford’s setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in C and William Dawson’s arrangement of There is a Balm in Gilead. 6 p.m. Worship, Outdoors. The Right Reverend Phoebe A. Roaf, Bishop, has sanctioned the opportunity for faith communities to offer the Holy Eucharist outdoors. For more information on what to expect, including required sign up by noon Sunday, follow this link. For Children. All children are invited to participate in the 20-minute virtual Prayer Table for conversation, songs, stories, and prayer via Zoom after the 10:30 service. Zoom links are sent to the Children's Formation email list on Saturdays. If you'd like to have a Prayer Table kit for your family, contact Director of Children’s Formation Sharon Campbell . Mark your calendars for October 31 and follow this link for details, including volunteer opportunities, for Trunk and Treat 2020!
For Youth. This Sunday EYC will celebrate St. Luke in a colorful way, a tie-dye party outside of the Red Room on Lemaster. We will provide T-shirts and cotton masks to decorate. The deadline to sign up for youth Confirmation classes is today at 5 p.m. Classes, beginning on October 18, are open to all youth in grades 9-12 and will meet virtually once a week until December 16. Contact Director of Youth Formation Amzie Williams with questions about youth formation. Staying Informed and Connected: If you missed it, check out Wednesday's eNews and click here for information about virtual offerings. If you or another parishioner needs anything, click here for a directory to contact Clergy-Staff team members who are working between home and the church offices, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For any hospital or pastoral emergencies concerning parishioners, always dial the Clergy-On-Call 24/7 line at 901-252-6334.
Take good care and know that you are loved by God and us.
The Clergy-Staff Team and Vestry Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 
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