November 26, Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King 9:15-10:15 Intergenerational Advent Wreath-Making in Trezevant Hall. Small Group Bible Study facilitated by Lay Leaders, Peete Room December 3, First Sunday of Advent Annual Meeting of the Parish Members and newcomers attend an important 45-minute occasion between the 8 and 10:30 liturgies to undertake key business matters affecting all parishioners, including the election of the Vestry Class of 2026, strategic plan development overview, Every Member Canvass 2024 campaign highlights, and state-of-the-parish remarks from the Senior Warden and the Rector. December 10, Second Sunday of Advent Rector’s Forum: The Spirituality of the Psalms with Dr. Dan Pigg. GSL member Dan Pigg, PhD, EdD, and UTAA Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Tennessee at Martin, believes that few books in the Bible have been more important to the synagogue and church as has the Book of Psalms. Vital to Episcopal worship in all our services, the Psalms speak about the individual and corporate encounter with God. In a conversational format, the audience will examine how the psalm types of hymn, thanksgiving, lament and petition, and wisdom speak to the religious life of Ancient Israel, the Christian Church, and the contemplative person today. Come to this class for more insight since personal prayer and devotion times and life at GSL include speaking and chanting Psalms. [bcponline.org/Psalter/psalter.html]
December 17, Third Sunday of Advent Rector’s Forum: Labyrinth Walk: A Meditative Journey enhanced by Music on Grace-St. Luke’s New Portable Labyrinth in Trezevant Hall. Small Group Bible Study facilitated by Lay Leaders, Peete Room December 24, Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve Rector’s Forum: Suspended until January 7. Enjoy fellowship and community in Trezevant Hall. | Advent ends with 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Christmas celebration begins with 3 p.m. Children’s Pageant with Holy Eucharist, Festival Holy Eucharist at 5 and 9 p.m., and 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist on Christmas Day. December 31, The First Sunday after Christmas Rector’s Forum: Suspended until January 7. January 7, First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord | Baptisms Rector’s Forum: Intergenerational Burning of the Greens in the Circle Drive to end Christmastide and celebrate the Manifestation of Christ. Save your Advent and Christmas wreaths and garland to bring to GSL and add to the fire! January 14, Second Sunday after the Epiphany Rector’s Forum: Reflecting on Martin Luther King, Jr. with Guest Speaker to be announced.
YOUNG ADULTS
gracestlukes.org/young-adult-fellowship In addition to Sunday and weekday formation (learning) programs and events for all adults, it’s also great to intentionally gather younger adults 18 and older (typically 20s, 30s, 40s) who often are navigating the season in life during and after higher education, work, job-seeking, transitions, and more. We invite all who are seeking to engage with fellow Episcopalians for gatherings surrounding fellowship, community engagement (outreach, social justice), and continuing spiritual journeys in new and adventurous ways. Hosted by Father Ollie Rencher, Katie and Kevin Searle, and Christina Shute, watch for ways to connect with fellow young adults at GSL and around Memphis. To learn more and get involved, visit gracestlukes.org/young-adultfellowship or contact the Rev. Ollie V. Rencher, Rector (orencher@gracestlukes.org, 901-252-6320).
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