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March 5, The Second Sunday in Lent. Reclaiming Paul from Misconceptions with Dr. Corey Latta, 9:15–10:15 a.m. The Apostle Paul often doesn’t have a huge fan base among Episcopalians or members of mainline churches, and yet more recent scholarship suggests that he might have gotten a bad reputation unnecessarily. Join a conversation with Corey Latta, PhD, as we push aside misconceptions to get a better look at what Paul really taught. Dr. Latta has graduate degrees in New Testament studies, English literature, and counseling. He’s taught in higher education and in the church on topics ranging from C. S. Lewis to the theology of Paul to emotional health and relationships in the church.

March 5, Small Group Bible Study, 9:15–10:15 a.m. Join a discussion about the Sunday’s bible readings led by faithful GSL members. Location: Peete Room

March 12, The Third Sunday in Lent No Forum or Bible Study: Community Fellowship

March 19, The Fourth Sunday in Lent. Music for All Ages with Stephen Lee of Memphis Jazz Workshop, 9:15–10:15 a.m. Founded in 2016 by Memphis native and accomplished jazz musician Stephen Lee, Memphis Jazz Workshop (MJW) provides music initiatives and unparalleled guidance for middle and high school students instructed by a collection of well-versed and experienced teachers from diverse music backgrounds. MJW is one of the only workshops in the region offering jazz-focused instruction at a high-level and frequency to nurture talented young people from area schools. All ages are invited to this event where Lee and MJW affiliates will play and share about transformational impacts of discipline, work ethic, music education, and mastery happening in the lives of young people and the community.

March 19, Small Group Bible Study, 9:15–10:15 a.m. Join a discussion about the Sunday’s bible readings led by faithful GSL members. Location: Peete Room

March 26, The Fifth Sunday in Lent.

Deepening Our Understanding of Beloved Community, 9:15–10:15 a.m. Come and join in the conversation as the Rev. Laura F. Gettys and several GSL members reflect on the unfolding work being done by a growing group of members to learn more about the parish’s history as it relates to race, reconciliation, and healing. The Episcopal Church’s racial reconciliation, healing, and justice work is guided by the long-term commitment to a program called “Becoming Beloved Community” ( episcopalchurch.org/beloved-community ), organized around the four quadrants of the labyrinth: truthtelling, proclamation, formation, and justice. Each represents a commitment that is vital to lasting change within us, our faith communities, our communities, and society at large.

March 26, Small Group Bible Study, 9:15–10:15 a.m. Join a discussion about the Sunday’s bible readings led by faithful GSL members. Location: Peete Room

April 2, Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday. Palm-Cross Making in Trezevant Hall, 9:15–10:15 a.m. Join fellow parishioners of all ages for a time of learning about the tradition of making palm crosses. Tables will be set up with workstations, supplies, and instructors to lead participants through this annual custom of many Christian traditions. All are welcome for what always is an enjoyable community experience.

April 2, Small Group Bible Study, 9:15–10:15 a.m. Join a discussion about the Sunday’s bible readings led by faithful GSL members. Location: Peete Room

April 9, Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day Community Fellowship. Formation classes suspended and resume on April 16.

April 16, The Second Sunday of Easter and Youth Sunday. Resurrection, God, and the Believers in Rome according to Paul with Dr. Mitzi Minor, Week One, 9:15–10:15 a.m. Longtime GSL friend and a biblical scholar, Dr. Minor will offer a two-week presentation and conversation based on the letter to the Romans in which St. Paul discusses what resurrection says about God and about how we live as children of such a God. Minor is the Mary Magdalene Professor of New Testament at Memphis Theological Seminary (MTS), where she joined the faculty in 1993, and holds a Ph.D. and M.Div from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a B.A. from Auburn University.

April 16, Small Group Bible Study, 9:15–10:15 a.m. Join a discussion about the Sunday’s bible readings led by faithful GSL members. Location: Peete Room