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July 11, 2019
This Week and Beyond
Pastoral Notice for Barry Niell Harvey Barrett “Barry” Niell died on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. A requiem liturgy will be offered at Grace-St. Luke's on Saturday, July 13, at 2 p.m. followed by a reception in Trezevant Hall. (Obituary)
Public Theology (July 11) Join us this evening for Public Theology, 5:30-7 p.m., at Celtic Crossing in the Cooper Young neighborhood. The Rev. Meredith Gray will lead the discussion on “Evangelism: Why we are called to it, what it could look like, and how to not be afraid of it.” Public Theology is a time of laid-back fellowship and open conversation facilitated at a public restaurant by a member of the clergy. All adults are invited to these drop-in gatherings, so bring a friend!
Sign Up for Exodus TODAY! Signup is now available online for Exodus, our annual parish retreat: September 27-29. For more info AND to sign up, visit www.gracestlukes.org/events/parish-weekend/
Newcomers' Gatherings All visitors and members who have recently joined GSL are invited to a series of Newcomers' Gatherings this summer! The dates are July 21 and August
18. Join either of these events as you continue to meet other folks in the parish, as well as discover ways to engage the community in a deeper way. For more info and to RSVP, follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/2019NewcomersGatherings.
Preparing for Sunday (July 7) This week's readings: Deuteronomy 30:9-14 · Colossians 1:1-14 · Luke 10:25-37 · Psalm 25:1-9 www.gracestlukes.org/discover/this-sundays-texts/
Parish Hall Forum (July 14) Parish Hall Forums continue throughout the summer! Join us for Weekly Conversation with the Clergy: Informative Discussions on Life and Faith. Breakfast begins at 8:45 a.m. in Trezevant Hall followed by the Parish Hall Forum from 9:30-10:20. To listen to past Parish Hall Forums, visit www.gracestlukes.org/forum-videos. To view this Sunday's full schedule: see below.
Wednesday Night Adult Offering When: July 17; Dinner ($5): 5:30–6:15 p.m. Class 6:30–7:45 p.m. Sign up by Monday, if possible, to assist facilitator with space setup needs and dinner count: https://tinyurl.com/WednesdayEvenings2019. More info about Wednesday nights online at www.gracestlukes.org/midweek-evenings
Children & Youth
Episcopal Youth Community Sunday, July 14 & 21, 9 a.m., Youth table for breakfast in Trezevant Hall followed by 9:30 Parish Hall Forum Discussion with the Clergy. Sunday, July 14, Commissioning of the youth for the Youth Mission Trip followed by lunch in the Red Room for youth going on the Mission Trip. Redbirds game with diocesan youth at 2 p.m. Depart from the Redbirds game
for Memphis Mission Trip. Return Friday, July 19. Monday, July 22, 5-7 p.m., Middle School Movie Night.
Wednesday, July 24, High School Summer of Pray and Play with Calvary Episcopal Church. For more information, contact Director of Youth Formation Amzie Williams at awilliams@gracestlukes.org or 901-252-6326.
The Bible at Night When: Wednesday Evening, July 17, 5:30-8 p.m. What: Crafts, Games, Songs, Stories, and Dinner for Rising JK to 5th grade! Cost: $10 per night, $25 family max. Sign up online at www.gracestlukes.org/VBS. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Interested in helping? For more info, contact Sharon Campbell, Director of Children’s Education, scampbell@gracestlukes.org.
Sunday Morning Classes During the summer months, kids craft time with Ms. Julie & Ms. Sharon is downstairs in the Yellow Room for Sunday School age children (3 years to 5th grade).
Take Note
July Messenger Read all about Christian Formation, Altar Gifts, Athletics, Calendar Highlights, Clergy-Staff Update, Contemplative Prayer, Exodus Sign-up, Holy Baptism, Looking Towards Sunday, Message from the Rector, Newcomers' Gatherings, Organist Update, Outreach Ministry, Public Theology, School News, Summer Office Hours, Vacation Bible School, Midweek Evenings @GSL, Youth News. Follow this link for more: www.gracestlukes.org/themessenger/
Summer Office Hours From June 7 through August 9, the Parish House will be closed on Fridays. The church offices will be open Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. For any emergencies, contact the Clergy on Call at 901-252-6334. More info: www.gracestlukes.org/news/summer-office-hours/.
This Sunday at GSL Join us for worship, formation, and fellowship (July 14) 8 a.m. – Holy Eucharist 8:45 a.m. – Delicious home-cooked breakfast. 9:30 a.m. – Christian Formation classes for adults (details above) 9:30 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 Kids Craft Time (3 yrs to 5th grade) 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 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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