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Group Rebuilds Two Houses, Playground and More!
July 23rd, 2010
The Youth Mission trip to New Orleans was a fabulous success! Eight of our EYC youth (Mac Armour, McCullough Cline, Ellie Ferguson, Henry McGehee, Philip Overton, Nathan Prosser, James Upton and Parker Rice) and their adult chaperones (Grant Adams, Lane Driscoll, Holley McGehee, John Stewart and Linda Stine) worked hard, played hard and made a meaningful ... View More »
Our new rector plays the position with passion.
July 21st, 2010
Forgive the sports analogy, but when I asked Richard Lawson what other career he might have pursued had he not felt called to ministry while still in high school, he replied, “I think I would have tried for the NBA.” He plays men’s league basketball in Decatur “religiously,” and at 5-10, he says, “I have the body of ... View More »
Listen to the Extraordinary New Compositions That Celebrate GSL Church's Magnificent Tiffany Windows
July 14th, 2010
GSL is the home of seven magnificent Tiffany stained glass windows that date back to 1889. These windows are thought to be the largest collection of Tiffany windows in a parish church in the South, and window scholars recognize the windows as prime examples of the Tiffany palette. (Click for more about Grace-St. Luke's Church's Tiffany ... View More »
Help Shape the Vision of YOUR Diocese
July 11th, 2010
The Diocesan Strategic Visioning Team Needs Your SupportFifteen minutes of your time will help shape the future of your Diocese! 1. Go to the Diocesan Web site: www.episwtn.org 2. Click the link on the home page to take the "Strategic Visioning Survey." 3. For more information on the Strategic Visioning Team process and to view the presentation ... View More »
The Rev. John Moloney Portrait Fund Request
June 2nd, 2010
Shortly after Fr. Moloney’s death, several generous parishioners contributed to a fund to have his portrait commissioned for Trezevant Hall. At the end of 2009, the Vestry asked Lesley Hartney to coordinate work on this project. She connected with Frank Langford, and his expertise has been invaluable. A Memphis artist – Kurt Meer – has ... View More »
Grace-St. Luke's Calls New Rector, The Rev. Richard Lawson
May 28th, 2010
On Tuesday night, May 25, 2010, the Vestry of Grace-St. Luke's called the Rev. Richard Lawson to be our next Rector. Lawson is currently at St. John's Episcopal Church in Decatur, Alabama, where he has served as Rector since 2004. Senior Warden Patrick Burnett spoke with Richard immediately after the vote, and he has accepted our call. View More »
Senior Olympians bring home medals, new friends and improved health
May 28th, 2010
In 2002, the Grace-St. Luke’s 39ers, the parish’s senior members' social and fellowship group, formed a small but dedicated group to enter the Senior Olympics. The group, composed of Bill Halliday, Bill Pittman (both now deceased), Bettye Pittman, Mary Virginia Rogers, Jimmy Woo, and Charlotte Jones, trained under Bill Halliday, whom we ... View More »
Tim Geske Announces Retirement as Director of St. Columba
May 27th, 2010
After 18 fruitful years of ministry, Tim Geske, the long time Director of St. Columba Conference Center, is retiring. Tim and his wife Normie are excited about the impending move to their Florida home. In making these plans, Tim has expressed repeatedly his joy and pleasure in working with the countless youth, families, and groups during his tenure. He has ... View More »
Flood Aid Needed in Humboldt
May 3rd, 2010
The Freewill Shelter, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation shelter with close ties to St. Thomas the Apostle in Humboldt, was severely damaged by flood waters over the weekend, reportedly up to six feet deep. View More »
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