Friday eNews 11.20.20

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November 20, 2020

Preparing for Sunday and Beyond Looking Ahead

Friday greetings, Grace-St. Luke’s!

Sunday, November 22, The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King. Tune in at 9:15 a.m. for a 30-minute virtual formation offering followed by 10:30 a.m. worship, and 5:30 p.m. prerecorded service of music and reflection.

9:15 a.m. Formation: Racial Healing: A Lifelong Journey, Part 2 with Dr. Tim Huebner & The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher via Facebook , YouTube , & the GSL website .

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, In Person or Livestream. Online reservations are required by noon on Saturday, November 21, by following this link , for limited-capacity seating of Holy Eucharist. For instructions about how to prepare for coming, follow this link.

For details about livestreaming on our website and Facebook , the worship service leaflet and more, click here .

5:30 p.m. Contemplative Prerecorded Worship. Tune in at 5:30 p.m. to with the Rev. Ollie V. Rencher and Alisa Horn, cello.

Facebook or YouTube

For Children. All children are invited to 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. For more information, contact Director of Children’s Formation Sharon Campbell.

For Youth. November 22: EYC will gather at Snowden Field, located at 2233 Harbert Ave., for an early Christmas movie! We will be watching Elf from 5-6:45 p.m. with Calvary. Please be sure to bring a mask, something comfy to sit on, and warm clothes.

For questions about Youth Formation , contact Amzie Williams.

Thanksgiving Day Eucharist, November 26, 10 a.m. In person and livestream via the GSL website and Facebook Live . Sign up for in-person worship by following this link.

Annual Meeting of the Parish (Virtual), Sunday, December 6, 9:15 a.m. All members and

newcomers are asked to participate in this important virtual meeting. A small group will be gathered in Trezevant Hall to conduct the meeting and engage remote participation via the Zoom Meeting platform and the use of election voting software called ElectionBuddy. Paper ballots for return or hand-deliver to the church office by Friday, December 4, are being mailed to the homes of members who are noninternet users with a copy of the online “Nominees for Vestry Class of 2023 " guide and other materials.

All meeting details including virtual access, agenda, vestry nominee biographical statements, and the voting process will be maintained online at www.gracestlukes.org/annualmeeting2020 and shared via eNews.

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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