A diversity of Sunday and weekday formation programs and events will be offered between January and June of 2021 to support faith journeys and discipleship growth. In addition to offerings by the parish clergy and lay ministers, guest speakers will be from the Memphis community and beyond. For a schedule of events with virtual access details, subscribe to the eNews and visit www.gracestlukes.org/discover/adult-formation.
Sunday Virtual Events, 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Future Sunday and weekday events are being finalized.
- January 3: Offerings resume January 10
- January 10: Conversation about Social Justice at GSL facilitated by the Rev. Laura F. Gettys with Paula Barnes, Nicki Soule, and Jennie VanDeveer via Facebook Live Premiere, YouTube, and the GSL Website. Tune in for an important discussion about our social justice vision, values, and focus areas including our new partnership with MICAH (Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope).
- January 17: Conversation with the Rt. Rev. Phoebe A. Roaf, Bishop, via Facebook Live and the GSL Website. On the day of the Bishop’s 10:30 a.m. Visitation to GSL, the Rev. Ollie V. Rencher will engage Bishop Phoebe in a 30-minute conversation about the state of the Church, the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee, current affairs, and more.
- January 24: Exploring Poetry for Epiphany with the Rev. Katherine M. Bush: On Sunday morning, Katherine will share a few poems highlighting some timely themes, namely embracing transition and change as we move into a new year with great hope while still carrying some of the 'old year' with us. via Facebook Live Premiere, YouTube, and the GSL website live
- January 31: Unpacking How To Be Christian In A Pandemic: Conversation facilitated by the Rev. Ollie V. Rencher and GSL Adult Formation Advisory Members via Zoom
- February 7: A Window into Preparing Music for Worship with Dr. Patrick A. Scott via Facebook Live and the GSL website live