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February 20, 2020
A Message from the Rev. Meredith Jane Day, Curate What a busy, full, and wonderful February we’ve experienced so far at Grace-St. Luke’s parish! Over the past month, I’ve been honored to be involved in the hosting of author Lauren Winner, co-teach a Wednesday evening class on Desmond Tutu’s “God Has A Dream,” as well as serve as Spiritual Director for our Happening Diocesan High School Retreat, which included 17 youth and adult leaders from GSL. I’m looking forward to closing out the month with our annual Women’s Retreat, Shrove Tuesday Festival, and a holy Ash Wednesday. May God continue to bless us this week as we prepare to quiet our hearts and expand our minds in the impending season of Lent.
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This Week and Beyond, Take Note, Diocesan News, Children and Youth, This Sunday at GSL
This Week and Beyond
Parish Hall Forum (Feb. 23) “Giving Up the Alleluias:” Moving from Rejoicing at the Light to Contemplating How We Become the Light with Dr. Dan Pigg – During the Sundays after the Epiphany, we have been exploring various facets of Jesus’ early ministry, in particular moments related to the call of Jesus. In Lent, through our internal reflections, our study, engagement with scripture in various environments, and participation in additional opportunities to worship, we learn and experience how we can become that light to the world. Lent is our call to ministry, and that begins by going inside so what we may re-emerge to be the people God has called us to be. The Parish Hall Forum is Sunday at 9:15 a.m. in Trezevant Hall.
Class schedule, descriptions and more at www.gracestlukes.org/sunday-morning. PDF Version
Shrove Tuesday Festival (Feb. 25) On the eve of Ash Wednesday, all ages are invited to gather for a grand Mardi Gras occasion from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Trezevant Hall. Prepare for live music by the Steve Lee Jazz Quartet (piano, trumpet, bass and drums), the burying of the “Alleluias,� and assorted foods including pancakes, bacon, and sausage by the Crossmen, four sorts of gumbo by our clergy, assorted savory and sweet items, and child-friendly items. Tickets are $6 for youth and adults, $4 for children, up to a $25 household maximum for purchase online here by Tuesday, Feb. 25, or on event night. Volunteers are needed and can sign up online. For more info, to purchase tickets, and to volunteer, visit www.gracestlukes.org/events/shrove-tuesday-festival.
Ash Wednesday (Feb. 26) Join us on Ash Wednesday for Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist at 7 a.m., noon, or 6 p.m. The Nursery is available for the 6 p.m. service. There is also a GSL School Imposition of Ashes at 8:05 a.m. (a thirty minute liturgy without communion) that all are welcome to attend.
Children & Youth
Children & Youth Classes Sunday morning classes begin at 9:15 a.m. Your February Messenger has all the details. See below for the Sunday schedule.
Youth Formation Feb. 23, Rite 13 and J2A at 9:15 a.m. EYC at 5-7 p.m. High School Prayer Breakfast: Feb. 18, 7 - 8 a.m., at Ugly Mug on Poplar Middle School Biscuits and Bible: Feb. 19, 6:45-7:45 a.m., in the Red Room
Visit www.gracestlukes.org/youth-formation/ for more information or contact Director of Youth Formation Amzie Williams at awilliams@gracestlukes.org or 901-252-6326.
Take Note
How will this help the congregation? To start with… The member directory will be available anytime. Group and committee leaders can communicate with team members directly through Realm (either on the internet or in the app). Upload a picture! It’s easier to remember someone with a picture. Updating your profile means the church has your most current information. No more calling or emailing to get your address changed. And you get to decide what other members can see in the directory. For more info, visit www.gracestlukes.org/realm.
Lenten Resources (available for pickup in public spaces) Signs of Life Reader: This reader serves as an introduction to Signs of Life, inviting individuals or groups to explore Light, Water, Food, Shelter, and Community through homilies, meditations, and reflection questions. It is our hope that this reader will be a resource for your spiritual life and prepare you for participation in Signs of Life. For more info, visit www.signsoflife.org.
2020 Lenten Meditations from Episcopal Relief and Development: This booklet invites daily reflection on the spiritual, physical and emotional lives of children—and our role in nurturing their growth. Produced by Episcopal Relief & Development in partnership with authors of Grow Christians. For more info, visit www.episcopalrelief.org/church-inaction/church-campaigns/lent.
GSL Ministry Areas Offering Something For Everyone. In addition to worship, the Vestry and the Clergy-Staff Team invite all able-bodied individuals to identify at least one way to get involved in the sustainability of Grace-St. Luke’s, and have released “Parish Life Ministry Areas” online (www.gracestlukes.org/news/parishlifeministryareas) and for pickup in the public spaces. For more about ways to invest in life at GSL, contact Stewardship Associate Chapman Morrow (901-252-6328, cmorrow@gracestlukes.org).
Lost and Found
Dear friends of lost items: Take a look in the credenza in the entry way (outside Abby's office). Found items are located in the top left drawar and bottom cabinets. If it is a smaller item, like a piece of jewelry, contact Abby (901-252-6336 or ahuber@gracestlukes.org).
February Messenger Download pdf. View Issuu version. Reduced size pdf. Follow this link to the Messenger web page: www.gracestlukes.org/the-messenger. If you are NOT getting the paper copy of the Messenger and would like to have it mailed to you, contact Lucy Owens: 901-252-6333, lowens@gracestlukes.org.
Diocesan News
Diocesan eCommunicator The Diocesan enewsletter has a fresh new look. Be sure to sign up so you don’t miss any of the awesome things going in our diocese. The subscribe link is http://eepurl.com/bi3C5. It comes out every Wednesday and this week's issue is full of wonderful diocesan news and events open to everyone.
St. Mary’s Concert Series (Feb. 23) All are invited to the LeMoyne-Owen College Choir performance Sunday, Feb. 23, 4 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. GSL parishioner, Gavin Wigginson, is the director! Reception to follow in Martyrs’ Hall. Free & open to the public.
This Sunday at GSL
Join us for worship, formation, & fellowship on Feb. 23 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). 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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