WORSHIP | gracestlukes.org/worship Sunday | January 7 through May 19* 8 a.m. Holy Communion with Homily and Hymns 8:30–9:15 a.m. Breakfast by the Crossmen 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Nursery (Infant to age 3) 9:30–10:15 a.m. Adult, Youth, and Children Formation (Sunday School) Classes 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion with Sermon and Choir
5 p.m. Holy Communion with Instrumental Music or Third Sunday Choral Evensong (September-May) 6:30 p.m. Friends of Music Concerts, January 28 and April 14 | gracestlukes.org/friends-of-music * May 26 through August 4, Summer Sunday Schedule: Weekly 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Holy Communion (no 5 p.m. on May 26) Intergenerational Messy Church Events begin February 4, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. (future ones to be announced)
Wednesday | January 3 through May 15* Noon to 12:30 p.m. Holy Communion with Healing Prayers, weekly in the Chapel * August 14 – May 15, summer suspension from May 22 (GSL School Graduation Day) through August 7
FORMATION on SUNDAYS | January 7 through May 19 | gracestlukes.org/discover 9:30-10:15 a.m. Adult Offerings: Rector’s Forum (interviews, conversations, presentations featuring local and non-local thought leaders, authors, musicians) and Special Events including some unlisted and to be announced.
January 7 – Burning of the Greens (Outdoors) to Celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ January 14 – Martin Luther King’s Three Visits to Memphis with Journalist Otis Sanford January 21 – A Deep Dive into the GSL 2024-2028 Strategic Plan with Task Team Members January 28 – A Window into The Daily Memphian with CEO Eric Barnes Saturday, February 3 – Swords to Plowshares Gun Violence Reduction, Memphis Community Summit, 9-11 a.m. February 4 – Swords to Plowshares Gun Violence Reduction Initiative with Bishop Jim Curry (Retired) Tuesday, February 13 – Shrove Tuesday Festival, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 14 – Ash Wednesday | Holy Communion Services 7 a.m., Noon, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 15 – Memphis Theological Seminary Black History Month Lecture at GSL featuring Dr. Catherine Meeks, Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient and Founder of Atlanta’s Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, 7 p.m. in the Church | 6 p.m. Reception in Trezevant Hall February 11 – A Conversation with Mayor Paul Young about Memphis, Faith, and Hope for Our Future February 18 – Will You? Lenten Study of Baptismal Promises, Weeks 1-2 (Book by The Rev. Amanda McGriff) February 25 – Will You? Lenten Study of Baptismal Promises, Weeks 3-5 (Book by The Rev. Amanda McGriff) March 3 – Repentance and Forgiveness in Judaism with Rabbi Micah Greenstein of Temple Israel March 10 – Adult Fellowship in Trezevant Hall March 17 – Adult Fellowship in Trezevant Hall March 24 – Palm Sunday: Palm Cross Making | Holy Communion Services 8 & 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Holy Week Lessons & Carols: A Meditation on the Passion of Christ, with Carols Thursday, March 28 – Holy Communion and the Stripping, Washing, and Anointing of the Altar, 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 29 – Good Friday Liturgy with Meditations, Music, and Holy Communion, Noon Saturday, March 30 – The Great Vigil of Easter with Baptism and Holy Communion, 7 p.m. March 31 – Easter Day Fellowship and Egg Hunt | Holy Communion Services 8 & 10:30 a.m. (No 5 p.m.) April 7 – Concert and Interviews with Mary Golden, Jeff White, Ken Woodmansee & Friends April 14 – Adult Fellowship in Trezevant Hall April 21 – Fellowship and Conversation with Bishop Phoebe Roaf on Annual Visitation Day April 28 – Adult Fellowship in Trezevant Hall May 5 – Highlights from GSL and Calvary Churches April 18-21 Pilgrimage to Montgomery and Selma (AL) May 12 – Adult Fellowship in Trezevant Hall May 19 – The Day of Pentecost | Holy Communion Services 8 & 10:30 a.m. followed by Parish Picnic and 5 p.m. Choral Evensong for the Feast of Pentecost (last Evensong of Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 season) May 26 – Trinity Sunday begins Summer Schedule through August 4: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. (no 5 p.m. on May 26)
Youth and Children Offerings| January 7 through May 19 Sunday School 9:30-10:15 a.m., Children’s Chapel 10:30 a.m. Afternoon and Evening Youth Gatherings, and Parents Connect Fellowship Explore gracestlukes.org/children-and-youth-formation
FORMATION on WEEKNIGHTS at the Parish House and Off-Campus January 17, 24, 31 | 6 to 7 p.m. at the Parish House Reigniting Creativity in the Christian Life with Corey Latta, PhD Counselor, Author, and Academician (New Testament, English Literature)
Lenten Weeks of February 18 through March 17 Small Groups: Fellowship, Food, and Learning at the Parish House or Member Homes Schedule of days, times, and locations to be announced. April 17, 24, May 1 | 6 to 7 p.m. at the Parish House Unpacking The Resurrection Story with Dr. Mitzi Minor Memphis Theological Seminary Professor of New Testament & Biblical Scholar
Tuesday, February 6, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. or Saturday, February 10, 9 a.m. to Noon Inquiries and Confirmation Retreats for Adults and Youth at the Parish House Register at gracestlukes.org/inquirers-classes for one to prepare for Confirmation at the April 21 Bishop’s Visitation.
April 18-21, Eastertide Pilgrimage to Montgomery and Selma, Alabama | Register by February 9 GSL and Calvary Episcopal Churches Explore Our Country's History of Racial Justice and Equity (Watch for details.)
==================== FELLOWSHIP includes refreshments after morning worship services, Sunday breakfast by the Crossmen, event receptions, potlucks, concerts, and more (to be announced), and the following offerings. Public Theology | Thursdays, January 11, February 8, March 14, April 17, May 9 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Lively faith in casual conversation with the clergy at Celtic Crossing in Cooper-Young. Visit gracestlukes.org/public-theology for details including monthly topics. Lunch & The Arts | Wednesdays, January 17, February 21, March 20, April 11, May 15 | Noon to 1 p.m. Noon-12:30 lunch followed by 12:30 to 12:55 p.m. featuring guest speakers from Memphis arts organization to reflect on the organization’s mission, offerings, and impact. Visit gracestlukes.org/lunch-and-the-arts for details including monthly programs.
Live at GSL: Celebrating 901 | January through May Events – to be announced. Similar to former "Third Thursdays," adults of all ages and stages gather in Trezevant Hall for fun evenings of hearty appetizers, beverages, and presentations by an array of 901 community leaders and organizations. Visit gracestlukes.org/live-at-gsl for details including programs.
RECREATION and WELLNESS Recreation includes soccer, flag football, baseball, t-ball, softball, and basketball for children, junior kindergarten to fourth grade. Wellness includes Pilates, yoga, addiction support, and 12-step programs, and past offerings such as a mindfulness and meditation series, and more for adults, youth, and children. Visit gracestlukes.org/recreation-and-wellness for details including schedules.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: OUTREACH and JUSTICE All are encouraged to support GSL in-house ministries (Food Pantry, More Than A Meal) and volunteer with our Servant Ministry Partners that focus on the poor and needy, and respect for the dignity of every human being, and advocacy-focused initiatives like MICAH (Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope) that are committed to understanding and addressing the systemic causes of inequitable circumstances throughout the human family. Visit gracestlukes.org/connect for details and ways to engage.
MUSIC In addition to glorious music on Sunday mornings and evenings at our worship offerings, music at GSL includes choirs for adults, youth, and children; concerts sponsored by the Friends of Music Guild; home of the Memphis Boy & Girl Choir; and impressive performances by a variety of community organizations and individuals. Visit gracestlukes.org/music for details including schedules.
Learn more and watch for event schedule updates at gracestlukes.org/life-at-gsl Explore WELCOME, DISCOVER, and CONNECT at gracestlukes.org Connect with Clergy-Staff Team Members at gracestlukes.org/clergy-and-staff Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 1720 Peabody Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 | 901-272-7425 | www.gracestlukes.org