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October 9, 2020
Preparing for Sunday and Beyond Looking Ahead Friday greetings, Grace-St. Luke’s! Sunday, October 11: 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 contemplative service, and 6 p.m. worship outdoors. 9:15 Formation: On Politics and Faith Values with Professor Otis Sanford, Sunday, October 11. Tune in on Facebook or YouTube for a conversation with Otis Sanford, University of Memphis Hardin Chair of Excellence in Economic and Managerial Journalism and political columnist, about the present issues associated with politics and challenges faced by people of faith. 10:30 Worship, In Person or Livestream. Online reservations are required by noon on Saturday, October 10, 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 Service. Tune in at 5:30 p.m. to Facebook or YouTube for a contemplative worship service. This Sunday’s service will be a contemplative service with spoken word by the Rev. Laura F. Gettys and musical offerings by guest musician Benjamin Minden-Birkenmaier, guitar. 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 including 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 . For Youth. This Sunday Grace-St. Luke’s EYC will not meet due to fall break. Contact Director of Youth Formation Amzie Williams with questions about youth formation.