ADULT SMALL GROUPS: SUNDAYS & WEEKDAYS

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Bible Study with Parish Lay Leaders, 9:30–10:15 a.m.

SUNDAYS, August 27, September 17 & 24, October 8 & 15, November 12, 19 & 26, December 10 & 17, January 7, in the Peete Room Discussion about Sunday scripture readings led by various GSL members based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Participants should bring a Bible and resources for personal notetaking.

“Trusting Jesus” with Dr. Mitzi Minor, Memphis Theological Seminary Mary Magdalene Professor of New Testament

WEDNESDAYS, August 23, 30, and September 6, 6–7 p.m., in Trezevant Hall

We’ve often heard in church about “having faith” that Jesus is the “divine Son of God” or that “he died for our sins” or believing some other doctrinal claim. But the New Testament more often calls us to another understanding of what it means to “trust Jesus.” The class will explore this different New Testament perspective and how it might impact our spiritual journeys, so bring a Bible. Registration requested by the Sunday before each session: tinyurl.com/GSLTrustingJesus2023.

“The Book of Psalms: Experiencing the Seasons of Life” with Dr. Dan Pigg

WEDNESDAYS, September 20, 27, and October 4, 6–7 p.m., in the Peete Room

GSL member Dan Pigg, PhD, EdD, is UTAA Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Tennessee at Martin. He shares 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 our study, we 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. Participants should bring a Bible and resources for personal notetaking. Registration requested by the Sunday before each session: tinyurl.com/GSLBookofPsalms2023.

Spirituality and Symbol with The Rev. Dr. Jesse Abell

THURSDAYS, October 5, 12, and 19, 10–11 a.m., in the Peete Room

The Bible, as well as the Church’s prayers, are filled with rich imagery and symbolism to describe the mystery of God and the way of Christian life. Join Fr. Jesse Abell as we learn a process for unpacking these images and then use them as tools for meditation and prayer. Registration requested by the Sunday before each session: tinyurl.com/GSLSpiritualityandSymbol2023.

Weekday Bible Study with the GSL Clergy

THURSDAYS, October 26, November 2 & 9, 10–11 a.m., in the Peete Room

Join the GSL Clergy as we look to the Sunday lectionary readings and explore what those biblical texts mean for us as Christians today. Please bring your favorite Bible along with you, but extra Bible will be available to those who need to borrow one. We also recommend a note pad and pen for making notes. Registration requested by the Sunday before each session: tinyurl.com/ GSLClergyBibleStudy2023

Daytime Book Group hosted by Janie Morris and Carol Ann Mallory

SECOND THURSDAYS, September–May, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., in the Main Floor Lounge

Bring your lunch if you like. No obligations or requirements, just show up if you read the book, are thinking of reading the book, or just want company with others who loves books. To learn more or add your name to the mailing list, contact Janie Morris (tinyurl.com/RealmJanieMorris) or Carol Ann Mallory (tinyurl.com/RealmCarolAnnMallory) via Realm or through the church office (901-272-7425). The reading list for 2023-2024 is found at gracestlukes.org/gsl-daytime-book-group.

Men’s Morning Fellowship

THURSDAYS, September 7–May 23, 7–7:45 a.m., in the Main Floor Lounge

Always-open community for a conversation about spiritual growth, faith and doubt, current events and concerns, intellectual stimulation, and thoughtful living in a fast world. Each begins and ends with prayer. For more information, contact Doug Duncan (through Realm) or Fr. Ollie Rencher (orencher@gracestlukes. org or 901-252-6320) or visit gracestlukes.org/mens-fellowship.

Sacred Ground

Sacred Ground is a film and readings-based dialogue series on race and grounded in faith. Small groups will walk through chapters of America’s history of race and racism while weaving in threads of family story, class, and political and regional identity. Another group is forming to enter this conversation, so watch for a start date and registration information. For more information, reach out to the Rev. Laura Gettys (lgettys@gracestlukes.org), Nicki Soulé (through Realm), or Jennie Van Deveer (through Realm).