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January 30, 2025 - The Season of Epiphany

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"We gather as one humanity at God’s Table. We share a journey of discovery as a welcoming community of ever-deepening faith. We rejoice in serving one another and our neighbors through the love and grace of God in Christ. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are part of the tapestry that makes us one."

Sunday Schedules

We will be worshipping in the activity center side of Sturni Hall for the next several weeks due to the need for repairs to the ceiling of the Nave. We will try to livestream this coming Sunday.

Sunday, Feb. 2

Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple


The Rev. Dr. Dorothy White

Celebrant and Preacher


8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist


10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

Nursery, Children's Chapel (livestreamed at 10:30 a.m.)


11:45 a.m. Coffee Hour Search Committee Mtg


4:30 p.m. EYC Gathering


Music for 10:30 service by Dr. Stephen Karr, Director of Music Ministry with Coventry Choir, and assistance of Kane Bradley, Music Assistant


Lectionary Link

Sunday, Feb. 9

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany


The Rev. Dr. Dorothy White

Celebrant and  Preacher


8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist


10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

Nursery, Children's Chapel (livestreamed at 10:30 a.m.)


11:45 a.m. Coffee Hour


4:30 p.m. EYC Gathering


Music for 10:30 service by Dr. Stephen Karr, Director of Music Ministry with Coventry Choir, and assistance of Kane Bradley, Music Assistant


Lectionary Link

The Season after Epiphany

We've changed colors again, the season after Epiphany (Jan. 6) takes us into the "Ordinary Time" and the color is green; (also the time for eating King Cake if youcelebrate Mardi Gras traditions). From Sunday, January 19 onward we will be in green until we change for the penitential season of Lent.

Worship with us In-Person or Online

We continue to provide a worship service online each Sunday,  livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. on our YouTube Channel and on Facebook then recorded and posted on our YouTube page and our Facebook page for later viewing. You can also access these from the front page of our website at https://stgchurch.org under Worship or Sunday Schedule by clicking wherever our YouTube channel is mentioned.

NOTE: Our previous worship service videos are archived on our YouTube page.

Children are so very welcome at St. George’s!

Families, please know that children’s activity bags can be found in the Narthex! These bags include activities to help your entire family talk about the day’s scripture lessons. Please place bags in the basket under the coat rack after use so that we can refill them with supplies!

Children's Chapel

We offer Worship and Wonder (PK-2nd) in Classroom B, Holy Spirit Squad (3rd -5th) in Classroom C, and Our Journey with God (6th-12th) in Classroom A during our 10:30 a.m. service. Your children will experience an age-appropriate lesson based on the lectionary shared in the service. Please sign in your child in the Narthex before the service.

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Healing Prayers each Sunday

If you would like to have healing prayers for yourself or through you for a family member or friend, members of the Order of the Daughters of the King or clergy will be available in the chapel in the back of the nave to administer healing prayers with laying on of hands and anointing if desired. Just go back to the chapel after you take communion or at the end of the service where they will meet you for prayer.

A Message from Rev. Dorothy

STGs Formation Classes

from Rev. Dorothy


Beginning Sunday, February 16th, St. George's will be offering Formation Classes for our parish. The schedule will be as follows:

Session One:

Sunday, February 16th 11:45am-12:45pm in the Parish Hall. 

Topic: Spiritual Gifts Inventory

  • An electronic version of a Spiritual Gifts Inventory will be sent to your inboxes on February 8th. Parents/Guardians with children may assist them in taking this user friendly assessment. Accommodations will be made for those who do not use electronics for tasks of this kind.  
  • Members should complete the survey and bring your results along for a time of sharing and dialogue on Feb. 16th.
  • Food and beverage will be available via our EYC members. Donations will be requested to prepare the group for their Summer missions trip.


Session Two:

Sunday, March 30th 11:45am-12:45pm in the Parish Hall.

Topic: Book Study/Discussion Groups

Members will be asked to select one of the following books to read with the goal of participating in a group discussion.

  1. The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan Haidt OR
  2. Let Your Life Speak, by Parker Palmer OR
  3. On The Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity & Getting Old, by Parker Palmer


Food and beverage will be available via our EYC members. Donations will be requested to prepare the group for their Summer missions trip.


Additional information will be made available in March.


Saturday, April 26th 12 noon-2:00pm on the Garth

Topic: The Church, Our Lives as One

Learning to love our neighbor as ourselves.

A Picnic, Games as well as a time for Group Discussions will be held. Our congregation will celebrate the 90th year of St. George’s.


Food and beverage will be available via our EYC members. Donations will be requested to prepare the group for their Summer missions trip.

Additional information will be provided in April.



This Week and Next at St. George's

We will be Hosting Room in the Inn at the Cottage Feb. 6

This will be our first host night in February. You are welcome to join us to help with the set up and meet our guests.

February Activities

Coming Events

Feb. 1 - TCA Train Show (9am - 2pm);

Feb. 2 - Sunday, 8:30 & 10:30 services, Search Comm Mtg, EYC Gathering

Feb. 6 - Room In the Inn host night

Feb. 8 - Vestry Retreat, Art Gallery Reception (4-6pm)

Feb. 9 - Sunday, Bldgs & Grnds Mtg, EYC Gathering (5:15pm)

Feb 10 - Knitting Gathering (7pm)

Feb. 11 - Book Club (7pm)

Feb. 15 - Flying Solo Brunch (11:30 am)


Looking Ahead

Feb. 16 - Sunday, DOK Chapter Mtg, More Than a Meal (3 pm), EYC Gathering (4:30 pm)

Feb. 17 - Presidents' Day, Office Closed

Feb. 23 - Sunday, 8:30 & 10:30 services


Mar. 5 - Ash Wednesday

Apr. 13 - Palm Sunday

Apr. 20 - Easter

May 21 - June 1 - EYC Mission in Memphis

Weekly Events

Sunday – St. George's Consort and Sanctifica Rehearsals

Monday - EfM meets 6:45 in the Library

Wednesday – DOK hosts a Bible Study (10 am) / Coventry Choir rehearsal 7pm Thursday - Exultemus rehearsal / Thursday Night Bible Study, 7 - 9 pm Online

Stewardship Message and Update

Giving Online

Just use this QR code or button below, to give or to pledge! It’s that simple! We thank you for your support! 

 

To pledge time and offerings, you can use the link below, click on the QR code or contact the church office. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Jimmy Luke, Treasurer

Giving Online

Parish News

Meet Your New Vestry and Officers

At our Annual Meeting last Sunday we elected our new vestry and they in turn elected officers. Our new Vestry Officers for 2025 are:



Molly Prewitt, Senior Warden



Courtney Felts, Junior Warden



Jimmy Luke, Treasurer



John Planchon, Sr., Clerk



Our New Vestry are: Molly Prewitt, Courtney Felts, Jimmy Luke, John Planchon, Sr., Leslie Darr, Lou D'Eri, Mary Margaret Freeman, Beverly Hollingsworth, Steven Jenkins, Nancy Ligon, Helen Morrow, Clayann Gilliam Panetta, Elise Patterson, Jon Sharp, Mary Thorsberg


Also elected at the Annual Meeting were our Delegates to Diocesan Convention: Elise Patterson, Martha Feldman, Margaret Morley, Mary Thorsberg, Molly Prewitt, and alternates: John Peaches, Steven Cooper, Bobbie Wonderly McLaughlin, Whitney Boyd, Carolyn Martin.


The resolution for changes to the Gibson Fund use to incorporate use of the fund for educational and formation use for all ages was unanimously approved.

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DOK Wants to Welcome New Members
The Order of the Daughters of the King (DOK) is a national Episcopal Church Order for women dedicated to prayer, service, and evangelism. St. George's Chapter invites any interested women to join a period of discernment and training beginning soon. Our chapter fulfills its mission through:
  • Prayer: Praying daily for the church’s public and confidential prayer lists, and offering Healing Prayers at Sunday worship.


  • Service: Assisting the priest with funerals and other services, preparing Welcome Bags for Room in the Inn guests, hosting a monthly coffee hour, conducting seasonal service projects, and contributing to national DOK mission and educational funds.



  • Evangelism and Study: Hosting Wednesday morning Bible Study, leading devotionals at chapter meetings, and participating in Diocesan Spring and Fall Assemblies— the next one hosted at St. George's.
If you're considering joining DOK, visit our display at Coffee Hour, speak to a member, and let us know if you’d like to enter a period of discernment to learn more. Interested persons are invited to attend our next Chapter meeting on Feb. 16. DOK is not by invitation only, but it does require a limited commitment of your life and time to the service of our Lord. 


Erika Ewen - President, Rhea Clift - Vice President, June Scrivener - Secretary, Pam Toppins - Treasurer, Jenny Mathews - trainer, Kit Decker - Confidential Prayer List

Lancers Will Skip February 14 Potluck

Help Us Find a Venue for our St Patrick's Potluck in March

We would like to put our energy into hosting our annual St. Patrick's Day Potluck on March 14 and to make this an inter-generational adults party and welcome our younger parish adults. However, we are in need of a new non-church site for this event which features our Shamrock & Shield music group to entertain us and lead a group sing-along. If you have ideas for or access to a venue we might use at no or nominal cost and would be willing to help host, please contact Kit Decker at 901-830-6366 or kit.decker44@gmail.com.

St. George's Has an Online Pictorial Directory
Click on this St. George's Church Directory landing page below to read about how you can be added to it or add your photo.
Need help or have questions? Please email: directory@stgeorgesgermantown.org
Directory Instructions

The Pem Field Library has been updated and brought online!

Virginia Baird has reorganized our Library to catalog recent gifts and make it even more user-friendly by including a listing of its contents online (https://www.librarycat.org/lib/stgeorgelibrary). The Library employs the Dewey Decimal classification system with the OOO’s starting to your left as you enter the library and continuing clockwise around the room, culminating in the Children’s collection on the far right. The Gibson and Marquis collections have been integrated into the main collection and designated with the initial call letters GIB and MAR respectively. For instructions on how to use the Library in-person or online

Read More Here

Music News

Notes on the Notes

by Stephen Karr

As we begin to move into the spring, and even to dream about summer, I wanted to draw your attention to the non-liturgical musical possibilities at St. George’s. These have historically been presented by the Friends of Music, which—like so many other arts organizations—fell on hard times during COVID. We have continued to make some efforts to provide community musical events through partnerships with local organizations such as Concerts International and the Memphis Wind Symphony, and fortuitous connections to other organizations, such as Concordia College. These events have all been well attended and received with great enthusiasm, and I am hopeful that we can take that enthusiasm and turn it into a more deliberate plan to revive the Friends of Music as a ministry within St. George’s to serve both our parish family and the wider community.
I met with several parishioners who had been on the committee in years past, and they agreed that they would like to help re-establish this group within the church, but I also want to ask for those of you who enjoy music and would like to expand our offerings to get in touch with me. There are many possibilities for service: hospitality, public relations, setup and cleanup, artist liaison, fundraising, you name it! If you have any interest at all, I would be grateful for your help.
On a personal note, I would like to take the opportunity to offer a recital celebrating the 275th anniversary of J. S. Bach’s death during his birth month of March. There will be more information to come, but for now I’d be honored if you put Sunday Mar. 30 at 4:30 PM on your calendars for an afternoon of music on our beautiful organ.


Stephen Karr

Director of Music Ministry

Adult Formation

Wednesday Morning Bible Study is

Open to All

St. George's Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King hosts a Wednesday morning Bible study from 10 - 11 a.m. that is open to all interested persons.


The Bible Study group is currently reading and studying the Book of Revelation using Engaging God’s Word: Revelation by Community Bible Study. It is available at Amazon for $15.43. All are welcome!

St. George's Book Club Next Meets Tuesday,

February 11

Our February book is West With Giraffes By Lynda Rutledge


A depression-era story about a zookeeper and his young Okie driver with a past and their adventures transporting two giraffes from the east coast across the country to the San Diego Zoo in 1938. Part adventure, part historical saga, and part coming-of-age love story, the novel explores what it means to be changed by the grace of animals, the kindness of strangers, the passing of time and a story told before it is too late.


Weather permitting will meet in the Church Library at 7 pm (ZOOM option for inclement weather), bring a drink or munchies to share. If you are on the Book Club email list, you will receive a reminder and login information for joining via the online (Zoom) option. If you would like to join the group, contact Kit Decker at kit.decker@earthlink.net to be put on the email group list for the Book Club to receive announcements and meeting information.


The Book Club Schedule for reading year 2024-25 has been posted to the church website. You can access it here. A trifold brochure for the Reading Year 2024-25 with a description of Book Club, scheduled dates and a brief synopsis of each book is available for pickup in the Bookshoppe or at the meetings.

Thursday Night Bible Study Studies The Psalms


We are continuing into the new year with St. George’s Episcopal Church’s Thursday Evening Bible Study online at 7:00 P.M. each week. You are invited to join us at any time for an amazing, in-depth study of the Book of Psalms that you have never experienced and will probably never again experience. Contact the class’s facilitator, Dr. Jimmy Elam at jimmyelam@hotmail.com, for further information, handouts and weekly Zoom link. No classes Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

Forward Day by Day Available

Forward Movement offers beautiful books, apps, mobile-friendly websites, and podcasts to support a roving life of prayer.

Visit prayer.forwardmovement.org to find morning and evening prayer, the daily scripture readings, Forward Day by Day meditations, special seasonal meditations and more. Or visit forwardmovement.org/podcasts to discover their various podcasts.


The Feb - Apr issue will be available for pick up in the Narthex. You can also subscribe to an emailed daily version of the publication here.

Family Ministry

Please click here for a Google calendar with more detailed information. Please email Karrie for any questions or to RSVP for an event.

February Activities for Families and Youth


Our "Worship and Wonder" class for children ages 3 years old through 2nd grade meets Sundays in Classroom B during a portion of our 10:30am service, and the Holy Spirit Squad (grades 3rd - 5th) meets in Room C. "Our Journey with God" class for 6th-12th grade meets at the same time in Classroom A. Children will be dismissed from church after the reading of the first lesson and return to church at the Peace. Older students will be asked to be good stewards and help assist the younger children in the classroom.


Children's Chapel Teachers are needed to assist the children of St. George's learn about God through play and creativity to experience an age appropriate lesson based on the lectionary shared in the service during our 10:30 am worship service. Contact Kerry at karrie@stgeorgesgermantown.org.

Children & Youth Calendar for February



1. SAVE THE DATE: Youth "Mission in Memphis" trip for grades 6th through 12th will be held May 27th through June 1st. Youth will spend four nights at St. Columba while completing various service projects in Memphis during the day. One "fun" day will be spent at St. Columba doing water activities and climbing wall. The final night of the mission trip will be a lock in at St. George's before worshipping together at the 8:30am service on June 1.  


2. Sunday, February 2: Diocesan youth group event for grades 6th through 12th.

YOUnited: Calvary Clothes Closet Volunteering | Sunday, Feb. 2; 6-7:45 a.m.; Calvary Episcopal Church (Memphis)

Youth in grades 6–12 are invited to rise and shine for an early morning of service at Calvary's Clothes Closet. You'll have the chance to support their outreach to the unhoused community and learn about the vital work they do to care for those in need.

Yes, it's early—but it's also a meaningful way to start your day by giving back!

For more information, contact eaustin@episwtn.org


Sunday, February 2, 4:30pm to 6:30pm: EYC will have dinner and devotion. We will work to prepare breakfast casseroles for the fundraiser on February 16th.  


3. Sunday, February 9th, 5:15pm-?: EYC (6th through 12th grade) will have a Superbowl Party! We will meet in the Parish Hall to watch the Big Game! Youth come dressed in your favorite team gear and bring your favorite super bowl food to share.  Event will end when the game is done. Parents and siblings are welcome to join in the fun!


4. Sunday, February 16th, 2:45-5:45pm. Holy Spirit Squad (3rd-5th grade) will meet in the front parking lot of St George’s. We will serve at More Than a Meal at Grace St Luke’s. We will then return to St George’s around 5pm for a quick dinner with devotion until 5:45pm


5. Sunday, February 16th, 8:30am to 12:30pm: EYC will meet to worship together at the 8:30am service. We will then set up, cook, serve and clean up a parish wide brunch fundraiser for our summer mission trip. Parent helpers needed so please let Karrie(karrie@stgeorgesgermantown.org) know if you are able to help


6. Sunday, February 23rd, 4:30-6:30pm, EYC will have dinner and devotion. Activity TBA.  

Happening #74 | Feb. 14-16, 2025 at St. Columba Episcopal Camp & Retreat Center (Memphis)

Happening is a Christian experience presented by youth for youth with the help of clergy and lay adult leadership. This experience seeks to bring young people and adults to a fuller personal knowledge of and relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and to a deeper level of apostleship. It is a weekend of fellowship, games, and fun!


Any student in 10th-12th grade may attend Happening. Adults who are involved in youth ministry are also encouraged to attend.


The deadline to register for Happening #74 is Friday, January 31st at 11:59 p.m. See the Diocesan Communicator for registration link.

Exciting Winter Offerings at St. Columba


Jr. High Ski Trips - 3 day, two night ski adventure. Junior High Ski Trip will be February 14th-16th.


Participants can register using the link below.

https://saintcolumba.campbrainregistration.com

How Can We Serve Others: #StGServes

Room in the Inn Host Nights

We are half-way through our winter season of one of the most important ministries we do at Saint George’s now in its ninth season of serving at the Methodist Church Cottage a block south of The Commissary. On the first and third Thursdays of each month, November through March, we provide a delicious dinner, breakfast, a comfortable bed, showers, clothes washing, and a selection of needed items to those who are homeless. 


Most importantly over the time we have served we have provided listening ears and comfort to literally hundreds of individuals. When our volunteers are “being in the moment” with our guests it is truly the best possible gift one can offer a “houseless” person in need.


While most of our volunteer opportunities have now filled there are few openings remaining to help. Just contact me at the email below if you have an interest.

February opportunities 6th and 20th.


John Remsen

RITI Coordinator, St. George’s 

jremsenjr@yahoo.com 

Serving More Than a Meal, on Sunday, February 16

We serve More Than a Meal on the 3rd Sunday of each month at Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church from 3 - 5 p.m. Join your St. George’s friends (and make new ones, too), when we next serve More Than a Meal and help make this season a hospitality-filled one for our neighbors. There are a number of roles for Sunday afternoons, from making nametags for guests, to plating food in the kitchen, to serving guests. We’ll start setting up at 3 p.m., and the meal will be served at 4 p.m. with cleanup usually finished by 5 p.m.



Cooking for More Than a Meal

It is St. George’s delight and honor to lead the 3rd Sunday cooking team. If you enjoy making your way around a kitchen, and would love to have a hungry crowd to appreciate your cooking, here's your opportunity! Many thanks to PZ and Selby Horton for leading the cooking team. Please contact PZ Horton at hortonpz@gmail.com for more information about joining the cooking team.

Cleaning Out Your Closets? Donate Seasonal Clothing to the Calvary Closet


Even though Calvary's building is under renovation, the Clothes Closet remains open for neighbors experiencing homelessness. We will be thankful to receive your donations at the Welcome Inn next door, 82 N. 2nd Street. Men's jackets and winter outerwear, pants, belts, and shoes are a huge need. Women's clothes (appropriate streetwear) are also accepted. Please call 901-525-6602 for questions. Thank you for helping our neighbors!


Calvary Closet needs gently-used seasonal clothing, especially for men, in large and extra large sizes, shoes, and blankets/ throws/ sleeping bags are especially needed for those sleeping outside. Also desired are duffle bags and wheeled suitcases. See the list of items needed and place your bags in the donation tubs in the Narthex. You can also order from the Amazon wish list (search for "Calvary Memphis Outreach"), and they will be sent straight to Calvary! Other needed items include

Backpacks

Rolling Suitcases

Hoodies/sweatshirts

New Underwear

Warm Socks

Work Boots

Men's Belts

Plastic grocery bags

Jackets & Coats

Knit caps, scarves & gloves

Umbrellas/rain ponchos

Elastic waist pants/sweats (M/L+)

Blankets

Sleeping bags

Large/XL t-shirts

Toothbrushes/toothpaste

Deodorant

Sneakers/Casual Shoes

Ways to serve our St. George's parish family

Be a Part of Our Worship Team

Crucifers and Torch Bearers Needed

Thank You to all of our children and youth who will serve as acolytes! It's never too late to join in so please contact Mary Margaret Freeman (marymargaretfree@gmail.com, or 901-336-1790) for more information.

 

Welcoming Teams, LEMs, & Acolytes Needed

We continuingly need a few more ushers/greeters to greet and help our worshippers find seats, and LEMs for 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services.


For more information about serving, please contact or respond to:

Andrew Proctor (LEMs, lectors, at proctorandrew@hotmail.com)

Stan Walker (ushers, stanlwalker64@gmail.com)

Mary Margaret Freeman (Acolytes, marymargaretfree@gmail.com


Join a Music Ministry

St. George's music ensembles have resumed regular rehearsals. Contact the persons named for additional information about St. George's music ensembles:

Children’s choir will resume soon. Please contact Stephen Karr at music@stgeorgersgermantown.org.

Coventry Choir, Wednesday evenings 7-9 pm. - Please contact Stephen Karr at music@stgeorgersgermantown.org.

Exultemus!, our folk guitar and vocal ensemble -  Please contact Tom Fields (901-674-0652).

St. George’s Recorder Consort – Please contact Angela Saunders (901-438-9975).

Sanctifica Wind & Brass Ensemble – Please contact Andrew Proctor (901-409-0820).

Learn and Be A Part of Our Livestream Team

Do you have an interest in learning how to stream live video to the internet? Become part of our livestream team on Sunday mornings at 10:30am, no experience necessary. We have a new system in place that we are all learning how to use. Community service hours signoff available for students. Please contact Joe Austin at josephgaustin16@gmail.com if you are interested.

Other ways to support our neighbors

Episcopal Relief & Development Provides Relief and Support for neighbors suffering following international conflicts, natural disasters, and refugee needs


Episcopal Relief & Development individually and in partnership with other relief organizations provides relief for natural disaIsters, war relief and other immediate needs in the USA and around the world. In addition, ERA has set up a special donations page for donating for Southern California Relief for the victims of the wildfires raging through the Los Angeles and wiping out homes, businesses and churches. .


Give to ERD
Show Title: WINTERTIDE
Dates:  January 17 - February 28
Artists : Zoe Nadel, Nancy Jehl Boatwright, Anca Marr, JoRene Bargiacchi, Pat Patterson The exhibit includes artworks in oil, acrylic, mixed media and collage.

Reception with the Artists, Saturday, February 8, 4-6 pm

A portion of the proceeds from sales in The Gallery supports the work of Carpenter Art Garden, which brings the arts to the underserved Binghampton community. St. George’s Art Gallery is located within St. George’s Episcopal Church and is accessed through the front doors. The Gallery is open M – F from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

St. George's Bookshoppe

Valentines Day Coming Up Soon!


The Bookshoppe is readyt to celebrate Valentine's Day! Stop by and view our selection of special gifts and cute Valentine's Day cards. The Bookshoppe Crew looks forward to serving you on Sunday from 10 - 12:30. 


St. George's Preschool


St. George's Preschool 


For information about the program, contact the Preschool Director, Sarah Bettendorf at: 901-757-2675

 sarah@stgeorgesgermantown.org




Easy Ways to Support Our Church

Kroger Community Rewards continues to support St. George's. If you shop at Kroger for your groceries and sundries, please register with Kroger so that your purchases earn contributions to St. George's.

Other Parish News



Need to sign someone up for the parish Prayer List or the DOK confidential prayer list? Contact Eileen at office@stgeorgesgermantown.org for Parish List;

Contact Kit Decker at kit.decker@earthlink.net or leave prayer request in the Prayer Box in the Narthex for DOK confidential prayer list.

Diocesan & Community News

Diocesan and Community Events Coming Up

The Diocesan Communicator

The Diocesan Communicator of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee is full of news and events. For more information click on the Diocesan Communicator link above and click on the current issue.


In This Week's Issue:

Book Talk at Barth House Jan. 30; Diocesan Confirmation Classes beginning Feb. 12; Lenten Book Discussion starting Feb. 27 by Rev. Canon Courtney on Zoom; Calvary Waffle Shop looking for volunteers March 6 - April 11; Centering Prayer at Holy Communion Feb. 1; St. Clare Women's Silent Retreat Feb. 7; 12-Step Eucharist, Feb. 7; Centering Prayer Workshop, March 22; Calvary Community Ministries Spring Book Club discussion beginning March 4; Music at All Saints concert Feb. 9.


News From the Episcopal Church:

National Cathedral to host Presiding Bishop seating, Feb. 2, to be live streamed;

2025 They Kingdom Come call to prayer, May 29 - June 8


Subscribe to Diocesan News....

Subscribe to the Diocesan Communicator! Each Wednesday, the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee sends an email containing updates, inspiration, and events going on in our Episcopal community. To subscribe to the Communicator and find out more on what is going on in this Diocese, go to: edwtn.org

Celebrations!

Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries updated 01/28/25

Birthdays: Andrew Akins (02/18), Luca Antinozzi (02/01), Barbara Apperson (02/05), Will Bettendorf (02/08), Tommy Burns (02/29), Nancy Candler (02/27), Barbara Conaway (02/18), Don Cook (02/24), Valerie Cowan (02/11), Martha Crook (02/17), Susan Ferguson (02/02), Rell Fowler (02/09), Jim Freeman (02/17), Payton Jenkins (02/19), Trish Lange (02/27), Ian McDevitt (02/19), Amery Moore (02/01), Randy Nelson (02/13), Constance Person (02/22), Kimberly Rucker (02/15), Gayle Sprague (02/08), Alexander Swoboda (02/15), Charles Swoboda (02/15), Hannah Waldman (02/08), Vanessa Warren (02/28) Kathleen Werner (02/16), Ken Wilkins (02/27), Paula Wilson (02/27)


Wedding Anniversaries: Mary Margaret and Byron Freeman (02/05/2005), Anne and Don Harrington, (02/17/2004)

Please Pray For (updated 01/28/2025)

The Rev. Ronald Valentine, Renee Clark Guibao, Claire Grant, Robin Hendon, Joan, Beth Beston, Erin Brophy, Mary Newman, Wendy Stoltz, Barbara Apperson, Linda and Wendel Stoltz, Don Cook, Betsy and the Lambert family, Jan Hume, Brenda, Yolanda, Tom, Linda Miller, Sarah Long, Whit Stuart, Ian McDevitt, Carrol McIntire, Ashley Fields, Pam

Williams, Judy Freeman, Barbara Conaway, Carole Freeman, Barbara Stapleton, Pam Ehrhart, Feyla Torres, Martha Crook, Tameka Dennis, Anna Ruby, Nancy Dick, the Collins family, Joanna McIntosh, Margaret Knudson, Debby Valentine, Mary Fields, Shantih Smythe, Ted Davis, Gates Mims, Annette Main, Birdie Barker, Kathy Kramer, Luke Caver,

Bridget Helene, Steven Conn, Myra McHugh, Susie, Sharon Greenwood, Carolyn Mason, Natasha Griffin, Marion Montena, William Johnson, Larry Mays, Audri Erfort, Bud Wilson, Olga Makhubela-Nkondo.

St. George's Clergy and Staff 

Clergy:

The Rev. Dr. Dorothy White, Interim Rector

The Rev. Amanda McGriff, Assisting Priest (part-time)

 The Rev. Peter W. Hawes, Rector Emeritus 

 

 Staff: 

Stephen Karr,

Director of Music Ministry

Eileen Fields,

Parish Administrator for Operations and Finance

Karrie LaCroix

Director of Children's,

Family, Youth Ministry

Whitney Boyd,

Finance Office Assistant

Sarah Bettendorf,

Preschool Director


Staff (Cont.)

Kelly Flaherty,

Preschool Assistant Director

Kane Bradley,

Music Assistant

Joe Austin, Webmaster


Volunteer Staff:

Kit Decker, Communications; 

Connie Douglass and

Pat Gallagher

Bookshoppe Managers; 

Sarah Bettendorf, Weddings; 

Tom Fields, 

Exultemus Director; 

Andrew Proctor, 

Interim Sanctifica Director; 

Andrew Proctor, Cantor

Joe Austin and Steven Cooper,

Video and Live-streaming


The Vestry:

Molly Prewitt

Senior Warden; 

Courtney Felts

Junior Warden

Jimmy Luke, 

Treasurer 

John Planchon, Sr

Clerk


Leslie Darr

Lou D'Eri

Mary Margaret Freeman

Beverly Hollingsworth

Steven Jenkins

Nancy Ligon

Helen Morrow

Clayann Gilliam Panetta

Elise Patterson

Jon Sharp

Mary Thorsberg


Church Phone number (901)754-7282

Staff Phone Extensions and Email Addresses:


Contact office@stgeorgesgermantown.org for pastoral concerns


Interim Rector: The Rev. Dorothy White: ext. 105

dwhite@stgeorgesgermantown.org

 

Administrator for Operations and Finance: Eileen Fields: ext. 101, eileen@stgeorgesgermantown.org 

 

Director of Music Ministry: Stephen Karr ext. 102 music@stgeorgesgermantown.org

 

Children's/Family/Youth Ministry Director: Karrie LaCroix: ext. 109

Karrie@stgeorgesgermantown.org 

 

Finance Office Assistant: Whitney Boyd, ext. 103

whitney@stgeorgesgermantown.org


Preschool Director: Sarah Bettendorf: ext. 106 or direct 901-757-2675 sarah@stgeorgesgermantown.org

 

Website Admin: Joe Austin

 

Newsletter Editor: Kit Decker, kit.decker@earthlink.net

The Tip of the Lance

Editor: Kit Decker,. Content is due on the Mo preceding the next publishing date to kit.decker@earthlink.net. Next TIP is February 11, Happenings (Sunday bulletin) send content to office@stgeorgesgermantown.org.