MASS SHOOTINGS
Mass Shootings in Buffalo, NY; Laguna Woods, CA, Uvalde TX . CLICK HERE on how to ACT, PRAY and WORK for change.
VISION, VALUES AND FOCUS
GSL Social Justice Vision Statement
Inspiring our faith community to live out our Baptismal Covenant, “to strive for justice and peace among all people” by practicing self-reflection and direct action.
GSL Social Justice Values
- INCLUSIVE: all are invited to be a part of our mission
- SEEKING: to gain understanding of other’s perspectives and perceptions; to find our common humanity
- POLITICAL, NOT PARTISAN: in the sense of seeking power in the public arena, not in support of any political party
- RESPECTFUL: to be considerate of other’s opinions and feelings
- INTEGRITY: to be open and forthright in all that we undertake
GSL Social Justice Focus Areas
WAYS TO CONNECT
We welcome you to join our conversation and become a part of Social Justice at GSL! If you have questions or thoughts around Sunday formation ideas or ways we can be active in the community, we want to hear from you. If you wonder about how our liturgy might reflect our work, we want to hear from you. If you want to go more deeply in striving to become the Beloved Community, we want to hear from you. We welcome your participation, ideas, resource suggestions, and prayers.
Social Justice Committee Chairs — Contact through Realm.
- Jennie VanDeveer
- Nicki Soule
Clergy Liason —
Click here for all Social Justice upcoming events and meetings.
SACRED GROUND
Grace-St. Luke's has been offering the Sacred Ground series, part of The Episcopal Church’s Becoming Beloved Community initiative committed to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice. Grounded in our call to faith, hope, and love, Sacred Ground is specifically designed to help educate white people through conversation as we peel back each layer and consider the origins and causes of present-day divisions and challenges.
This video was created for the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee by Mr. Shango Cooke:
Website: actionaudiovideo.com
Email: scooke (at) actionaudiovideo.com
Cell: 901-413-3830
Sacred Ground Racial Reconciliation Program (2021) from The Diocese of West Tennessee on Vimeo.
Lynching Sites of Memphis Adult Formation Forum
On Sunday, February 20, we welcomed Ms. Laura Kabede and the Rev. Fred Morton to our adult formation class for Reconciliation: Lynching Sites Project Memphis where they shared insights for transformation work being done around us and ways GSL might support the cause.
Pictured above left: (From left to right) Mr. Randy Gamble, the Rev. Fred Morton, the Rev. Laura F. Gettys, and Ms. Laura Kabede.
Pictured above right: Parishioners and guests enjoyed the forum presentation both in person and via livestream.
Education & Equity: A Past, Present & Future Look at Memphis Shelby County Schools.
September 18 Panel Discussion with Mr. Cardell Orrin of Stand for Children and Dr. Russ Wigginton of the National Civil Rights Museum, Ms. Tomeka Hart as Moderator.