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July 5, 2019
This Week and Beyond
Sign Up for Exodus TODAY! Signup is now available online for Exodus, our annual parish retreat: September 27-29. For more info, visit www.gracestlukes.org/events/parish-weekend/
Public Theology (July 11) Mark your calendar for the next GSL Public Theology July 11, 5:30-7 p.m. at Celtic Crossing in the Cooper Young neighborhood. Join the Rev. Meredith Gray to discuss “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!
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: Isaiah 66:10-14 · Galatians 6:1-16 · Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 · Psalm 66:1-8 www.gracestlukes.org/discover/this-sundays-texts/
Parish Hall Forum (July 7) 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 Fellowship & Formation Offerings When: July 10 and 17; Dinner ($5): 5:30–6:15 p.m. Class 6:30–7:45 p.m. Sign up by each preceding 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 7, 9 a.m., Youth table for breakfast in Trezevant Hall followed by 9:30 Forum Discussion with the Clergy. Monday, July 8, 5-7 p.m., Middle School Movie Night. Wednesday, July 10, High School Summer of Pray and Play. 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. For more information, contact Director of Youth Formation Amzie Williams at awilliams@gracestlukes.org or 901-252-6326.
The Bible at Night When: Wednesday Evenings 5:30-8 p.m.; July 10 and 17. Attend any or all! 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? Please 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 Inside this issue: Inside this issue: 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/the-messenger/
New Exterior Door Keypads The church has new keypads (and consequently new codes) for the exterior doors – including the door at the top of the ramp (main parking lot), the LeMaster “Red Door” to basement EYC and Nursery rooms, and the LeMaster door to Trezevant Hall. The code you have been using (without the # sign at the beginning) will still work until further notice. We are also installing video and intercom systems for the three doors. In addition to the necessity of upgrading the outdated keypads, we feel that the new pads and intercom system will provide a new level of awareness for staff, while keeping the church welcoming and accessible.
Director of Music and Organist Search Process Update Please join me in appreciation of the cross-representation of persons from the Parish and the School now serving as my Search Advisory Team: Grant Adams, John Baur, Alice Crow, Natalie Davis, Patricia Gray, Jim Greer, Sidney Hickey, Linda Khumalo, Brenda Maguire, Lucius
McGehee, Arthur Nave, Leslie Reddick, and Dan Swanson. They along with Wardens, Clergy, and Staff will have particular opportunities to learn about and/or interact with candidates throughout the process. -The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher Follow this link for more information: www.gracestlukes.org/news/director-of-music-and-organistsearch-process-update/
Vestry Minutes The Vestry Minutes are now available for download for the May 2019 meeting, by following this link.
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 7) 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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