"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, April 27 Second Sunday of Easter

The Rev. Dr. Dorothy White

Celebrant and Preacher

8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Baptism

Nursery, Children's Chapel

12:00 p.m. Vestry Mtg; Children's Choir Rehearsal

Music Ensemble Rehearsals

4:30 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

Sunday, May 4 Third Sunday of Easter

Youth Sunday

The Rev. Dr. Dorothy White

Celebrant and Preacher

8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

St. Cecilia Choir

Nursery, Children's Chapel

12:00 p.m. Discernment Comm Mtg

Children's Choir Rehearsal

Music Ensemble Rehearsals

3-6 p.m. HSS & EYC to Episcolympics



Music for 10:30 service by Dr. Stephen Karr, Director of Music Ministry with Coventry Choir, and St. Cecilia Choir under the direction of Kane Bradley, Music Assistant

The Forty Days of Easter

During the Forty Days of Easter the liturgical color is white (but that doesn't show up well in our newsletter so I've substituted gold color) which we will be in until we go into red for the day of Pentecost on June 8.

We Need Your Help! During our season of displacement, there is a need for help on Saturdays and Sundays to assist in the set up and take down of chairs and Hymnals in our Parish Hall. You can call the office and let Eileen know you will help or Scan or click on the QR Code to sign up to lend a hand!

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.

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 back of the Parish Hall near the Bookshoppe to administer healing prayers with laying on of hands and anointing if desired. Just go to the back after you take communion or at the end of the service where they will meet you for prayer.

Are You Getting All of the TIP News?

Because of the length of the TIP newsletter, some email programs cut it mid-way and to see the full document you must click on the indicator or emoji indicated by your email program to expand to the rest of the document (usually located where the TIP cuts off). The TIP ends with the Prayer List, List of Staff and contact footer. If you are not seeing those items, look for the way to fully open and extend this document.

~ the editor

Grace that never ceases to amaze…

Rev. Dorothy

Beloved,

We have walked together through the season of Lent, including Holy Week, and emerged in Easter.  As the Great 50 Days of Easter unfold, I am amazed by the grace of the Lord. In recent weeks, decisions were made and sleeves were rolled up as the unexpected was experienced.  Through all of our endeavors, God remained faithful by pouring out peace and grace each step of the way.

From our church staff, to the Vestry, to the many volunteers who gave multiple hours, I have witnessed the flow of community that is at the heart of what makes St. George’s Episcopal who she is no matter the challenge.  Words can not express the depth of gratitude that I have for you.  Our congregation has such a bright future.  I give thanks for having come this way to witness the great and unexpected unfolding of grace that occurred due to a time of our displacement from the Nave.  And, while I look forward to the coming months, I cannot help but wonder, “Was our disappointment God’s appointment?”

Beloved, I would have served here and left without seeing your hearts had the hardships and the unexpected events not occurred.  Now that they have, I am even more convinced that God is doing a great work in this congregation.  May we continue to heed the leading of the Holy Spirit as we walk together in prayer, praise, and grace.  And, remember, the magnitude of God’s grace should never cease to amaze.

Rev. Dorothy

Interim Rector

Coming Events

Apr. 27 – Sunday, Baptism, Vestry Mtg, EYC gathering

Apr. 29 – DOK Training Class (6 pm)

May 3 – Donuts, Devotion & Downtime

May 4 – Youth Sunday, EYC & HSS to Diocesan “Episcolympics” at St. Columba

May 6 – DOK Training Class (6 pm)

May 9 – SGEP graduation, Lancers (6:30 pm)

May 10 – Donuts, Devotion & Downtime

May 11 – Sunday, Bldgs & Grnds Mtg

May 13 – Book Club

May 17 – Flying Solo

Looking Ahead

May 27 - June 1 - EYC Mission in Memphis

June 1 - Sanctifica Concert (2 pm)

June 8 - Pentecost Sunday, Parish Picnic

June 16 - 20 - Vacation Bible School

July 26 & 27 - Mission in Memphis, JR

Weekly Events

Sunday – St. George's Consort Rehearsal (12:15 pm) and Sanctifica Rehearsal (1:30 pm)

Monday - EfM meets 6:45 pm 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

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

Lenten Food Drive Donation = 3,350 lbs of Food to Collierville Food Pantry

This year's Lenten Food Drive, which ended last Wednesday, gathered 3,350 lbs of food, pantry staples, and personal items which have been donated to the Collierville Food Pantry. Thank you to everyone who participated and to our loaders and drivers who made our deliveries.



Thank you to those who gave Easter Offerings and Flower Offerings

Easter Offerings

Chris and John Kelyman, Christine Gaiennie, The Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Hill-Henderson, Nancy Ligon, Marilyn Hinson, Foxy Walker

In memory of Grant H. Bales, Winston and Ferne Bales, Thomas and G.G. Childers by Mary Ruth Bales

In memory of George Sullivan and David Sullivan by Sara R Sullivan

In memory of Morse Rose by Sheena Rose

In memory of Vernon & Mary McDonald, Cosey Family, Jimmie and Julia Wilks, Carl Jackson, Fay Carr, Theodore and Mary Wilks, Theodore Wilks Jr., Karen Wicks, Joe and Evelyn Wilson Sr, Joe Wilson Jr., Cleveland and Jeanette Carr, Daphnie Martin, Lisa Wilks, Rayverne Wilson, and Mary McNeil by Calvin and Paula Wilson

Easter Flowers

Garland and John Remsen

In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby F Newman by Mollie and Scott Newman

In honor of Peter H. Roosa, Ellie Schorman, and Edward Lackeye by Marjorie Roosa

In memory of Michael Douglas Wright by Janet Wright

In memory of Beverly Oberg and Emma LaCroix by Karrie, Jason, May and Tucker LaCroix

In memory of Larry Jenkins, George and Lucy Boulware by Susan Jenkins

In memory of Rev. Charles Matlock and Ruth Matlock by Rebecca Sloan

In memory of George Sullivan and David Sullivan by Sara R Sullivan

In honor of Family and Friends by Anna Ruby

In memory of Bill Boom by Anne and Don Harrington

In memory of Dr. James A. Posner, Marion and Ben Duggan, Marion Duggan Andrews by Barbara Posner

In honor of the Flower Guild by Kit Decker

In memory of Betty, Jimmy, Sally, James, Margaret, Christine, John, Susan, Patrick, and Shelton by Christine and Johnny Gaiennie

In honor of Rev. Dr. Dorothy White by Caroline Brown

In honor of Elizabeth, Isabelle, Everly, and Eleanor and Mary Patricia Wright by Tim and Pam Key

In memory of Ben and Geneva Key, and Bob G. Jones by Tim and Pam Key

In memory of Guy Piras by Julie Piras

In memory of Staci Marie Spencer by Lea Spencer-Ford

In memory of Rick Patterson, Jerry Martin, Nancy, Ken and David Cowser by Carolyn Martin

Security Gate Update!

We are finally putting the security gates into service this week. They will be on a schedule based on our activity during the week and weekend. Monday thru Friday the gates will close off the back parking lot while the preschool is in session. If you are coming to the church property during that time of day, please park in the front. For now we will have the gates open on Saturday’s and Sunday’s during the day. The schedule will change without notice based on the needs of the activities being held. If you happen to arrive and the gates are closed, turn around and park in the front parking lot.

DOK Begins Discernment and Training Class for Prospective Members

St. George's Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King will begin a Discernment and Training Class for prospective new members. Nine weekly sessions will be held on Tuesday evening from 6 - 7:30 pm in the Church Library beginning April 29. The purpose of the course is to prepare prospective members to join this national order for Episcopalian women which emphasizes prayer, service and evangelism. Anyone interested may call or text Jenny Matthews for more information, (901) 233-8270. Current members are also encouraged to participate in the class.

Sunday, May 4th is Youth Sunday!  

If you have a graduating senior from high school or college, please email Karrie as we will be recognizing our graduates that Sunday during the 10:30am service.

Lancers to Meet May 9 for Fun and Fellowship

Lancers, St. George's social group for all adults, will meet on the second Friday, May 9, in the Parish Hall, for Social Hour (BYOB) at 6:30 pm and potluck dinner following. Please bring your drink of choice and an appetizer, entree', salad, side or dessert to share.

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

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

Notes on the Notes

by Stephen Karr

I would like to express my immense gratitude for the people who made the music for Holy Week possible. First, to the Vestry for thinking imaginatively along with the staff in approving our temporary setup. Thanks also to Bill Thorsberg for his flexibility in working out sound needs for most of the week and then connecting us to the professional company that made Easter morning seamless.

The members of Coventry Choir navigated windy and noisy circumstances on the porch with grace and good humor, helping mark the solemnity and joy that always accompany the cycle of Palm Sunday and the Triduum. They rose to challenges that would have been difficult in the more comfortable circumstances of the church, and for that I am grateful. 

Sanctifica added its usual touch of panache to our Easter morning services. Immense gratitude goes to interim director Andrew Proctor, who has admirably led the group since Billie Moore's passing in December.

Another important collection of people who make Easter happen for the musicians at St. George's is the group of volunteers who give of their time, treasure and talent to feed us between services. Holy Week and Easter can be taxing, and to have fresh eggs, bacon, breakfast casseroles and pastries waiting for us in the parish hall after the 8:00 service is a welcome delight for the senses. Those people are Nancy Ligon, Jim & Bobbie Wonderly McLaughlin, Anna Ruby, Stan & Glynis Sampson, Barbara Posner, Sara Sullivan and Bill Thorsberg.

Members of Coventry Choir:

Kit Decker, Maria Fasciano*, Helen Morrow, Angela Saunders, Linda Smothers, soprano;

Virginia Baird, Greta Coger, Melissa Cook, Mary Fields, Susan Hailey, Hannah Waldman*, alto;

Kane Bradley Music Assistant, Tom Fields, Perry Pennington, Jahrell Harris, Rohan de Silva II, tenor;

Michael Christopher, Jim Freeman, Randy Nelson, Andrew Proctor, bass.

Members of Sanctifica:

Andrew Proctor, Interim Director;

Rachelle D'Eri, Susie Dugger, Linda Prewitt, flute;

Virginia Baird, Jerry Kircksey, Marion Rossman, June Scrivener, Oscar Townsend, Lucy Van Zandt, clarinet;

Mariah Harris, bass clarinet;

Jahrell Harris, Tisenna Mayes, Roger Pace, saxophones;

Andrew Proctor, horn;

Tom Fields, Chuck Langston, trumpet;

Perry Pennington, Will Ridenhour, trombone;

Wayne Ridenhour, tuba;

Nathan Garner, timpani

Please mark your calendars for June 1 at 2:00 pm. Sanctifica will give its season-ending concert, dedicated to the memory of Billie Moore, under the leadership of Andrew Proctor. Friends of Music will sponsor a reception afterward. We look forward to honoring Billie along with the group he founded, nurtured, and loved so well.

Stephen Karr Director of Music Ministry

Rehearsal Schedule for St. Cecilia (Childrens) Choir

We are continuing rehearsals for the St. Cecilia choir. REHEARSALS will occur from 12:15-1:00 PM on the following Sundays:

April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1

Any child is welcome to join us, no matter the age or level of ability. Also, for each rehearsal, I will need an additional adult who has been Safe Church trained to be in the room. You will not be asked to lead rehearsal or do anything other than occupy space.

Our PERFORMANCE dates for the second Sunday morning service are as follows: May 4, June 8 (Pentecost)

On the days of performances, there will be an additional rehearsal at 9:30 AM before the second service begins.

Please fill out the Google form below if you have a child who would like to perform with us (also linked below).

Thank you, and I hope to see you there!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdliKqXzatu3PmaXMJrbAPRzEqQkXvSI_-TF-TTuDfSn1Gyiw/viewform?usp=sf_link

--

James Kane Bradley

U00871241

Graduate Student

ABD | University of Memphis

BME | Arkansas Tech University

MM | Arkansas State University

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 will begin the study of The Parables of Jesus by Douglas Sean O’Donnell which we will begin on April 23rd.  All are welcome!

Next Month's St. George's Book Club will Meet Tuesday, May 13

Our May book is The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers. Maddie, the dressmaker, uncovers evidence of substantial health problems in the town, but in a town where everyone depends on Big Tobacco to survive, she doesn't know who she can trust. Shedding light on the hidden history of women's activism during the post-WWII period, the novel is a deeply human, emotionally satisfying and dramatic novel about the power of female connections and the importance of seeking truth.

We will meet in the Church Library at 7 pm, with a Zoom option available. 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.

We will be gathering recommendations on books for our 2025-2026 reading year and making our selections at our June meeting.

Thursday Night Bible Study of the Psalms Continues

St. George’s Episcopal Church’s Thursday Evening Bible Study continues 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.

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 May - July issue is available for pick up in the Narthex. You can also subscribe to an emailed daily version of the publication here.

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

April and May 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 Karrie at karrie@stgeorgesgermantown.org.

Children & Youth Calendar for April & May

1. Sunday, April 27, EYC "Dinner and Devotion" from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
2. Sunday, May 4th, EYC (6th through 12th grade) and Holy Spirit Squad (3rd through 5th grade) to Diocesan Youth Council “Episcolympics” event at St. Columba (3-6 pm). 

 Episcolympics | Sunday, May 4 at 3–6 p.m. | Gates Pavilion, St. Columba (Memphis)

It’s the ultimate youth celebration to close out the school year—and everyone’s invited! Join us for Episcolympics, a high-energy afternoon of outdoor games, fun, great food, and a youth-led Compline service at sunset. 

Youth in grades 3–12 (yes, Pre-YC included!) will enjoy field day-style games, water challenges, bracelet-making, and more.

 Field-day games.  Dress for outdoor/messy fun (think closed-toe shoes + water-friendly clothes).

 Dinner included (vegetarian and gluten-free options available)

 Youth-led Compline service at 5:30 p.m. with music.  Parents are welcome to join us for the Compline service at 5:30.  Youth, bring instruments if you would like to help lead Compline.

 Quiet activities available for those who prefer low-key fun

Sunday, May 4th is Youth Sunday!  If you have a graduating senior from high school or college, please email Karrie as we will be recognizing our graduates that Sunday during the 10:30am service. Also, if your youth is interested in being an usher, a reader, or interested in participating in the service musically, please let Karrie know by April 1.  

Thank you! 

Karrie LaCroix

Director of Children/Family/Youth Ministry

Save the Date:

1. EYC "Mission in Memphis"(rising 6th through 12th graders)- will be held May 27-June 1. EYC will spend 4 nights at St. Columba and one night at St. George's. Days will be spent serving at local missions including MIFA, Fayette County Animal Rescue, Emmanuel Center and more. The trip will include Ziplining and water activities at St Columba.



Complete the Registration form and Mission trip waiver and email them to Karrie by April 30th. There will be no cost for the trip other than a $25 registration fee that can be paid online here (please indicate on form under additional information that the donation is for the EYC mission trip registration fee) or by check/cash to the church office. Scholarships are available to cover the registration fee, please email Karrie for details.

2. Vacation Bible School, St. George's Episcopal Church, June 16-20th, 9am to noon. Youth(6th-12th grade) and adult volunteers needed...please email Karrie if interested in helping! Registration is NOW OPEN! Please complete this Registration form and email this signed waiver to Karrie by Friday, May 23rd.

3. "Mission in Memphis, JR" (rising 3rd-5th graders) July 26, 2025 7am-July 27,2025 Join us for a weekend mission trip serving MIFA, Fayette County Animal Rescue and other local mission projects. We will sprinkle in a bit of fun as well with Ziplining and water fun at St. Columba. This will be an overnight camp.

Please email Karrie with any questions and for registration information!

Adult chaperones(day and night) needed for the youth mission trip! Adult and youth volunteers needed for Vacation Bible School. Please email Karrie if you are able to help!

Many volunteer opportunities are available for the above events. Please click HERE to view the ever changing list of needed items and volunteer slots. Thank you in advance for supporting our children and youth ministry!

New Opportunity to Help Plan Labor of Love

Monday, September 1, 2025

Volunteers are needed to plan and implement Labor of Love 2025

Last year members from Germantown United Methodist, New Bethel Missionary Baptist, Germantown Presbyterian churches joined members of St. George’s in packaging 20,000 non-perishable foods for those in need.  

This effort is a wonderful program of outreach to our immediate and surrounding community. Please call the office or send us an email if you are interested in participating. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to meet and know people from our neighboring churches as they hope to have several persons from each of the participating churches on the organizing committee and any subcommittees.

Thank you

STG office: 901-754-7282

office@stgeorgesgermantown.org

Serving More Than a Meal, on

May 18

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

A Request from MIFA

Your Voice Matters! Help Support Meals on Wheels

You may have seen in the news that funding for programs like Meals on Wheels is being discussed in Congress. You can help members of Congress undertand how important Meals on Wheels is to you and to our community. Call your representatives and urge them to support funding for Meals on Wheels.

Members of Congress representing the Memphis area:

Congressman Steve Cohen (901) 544-4131

Congressman David Kustoff (901) 682-4422

Senator Bill Hagerty (901) 544-4224 Senator Marsha Blackburn (901) 527-9199

Thank you for speaking up in support of Meals on Wheels!

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 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.

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 disasters, war relief and other immediate needs in the USA and around the world. In addition, ERD 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.

"God's Wonderful World" Exhibit of Children's Artwork from our Preschool

We are currently showcasing artwork made by the children in our Preschool classes (toddlers through pre-K) from Easter through April 29. Come see their colorful artwork featuring, hands, faces and more!

St. George's Preschool

These last several weeks of preschool will be filled with activities: the Trike-a-Thon fundraiser for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, graduation on May 9, and our last week of school, May 12 - 14. We will also be honoring Marion Rossman for her many years of teaching at SGEP.

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.

Would you like to remember or honor someone with Altar Flowers? Donations for altar flowers are always welcomed. Is there a special date or occasion you would like to commemorate? Provide the date and name of the person(s) you wish to remember or honor or occasion (birthday, marriage, anniversary, new birth, death) and donate by check (envelopes in the pews) or online. Suggested donation is $75 for our two Sunday bouquets). Contact Whitney in the Office for more information. (901-754-7282 x 103) or whitney@stgeorgesgermantown.org

Read the latest issue of The Peace.

The Winter 2025 issue of The Peace, the publication of the Diocese of West Tennessee, is here! Click Here to read online or to download a printable copy.

To request print copies for your church or for individuals, or to read archived issues of The Peace, please go to https://edwtn.org/thepeace/.

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.

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

Diocesan Events:

"Gathered as One" worship service, Sat, April 26, Barth House First Thursday Sanctuary Series, May 1, Church of the Good Shepherd

Women's St. Clare Silent Retreat, May 2; Quarterly 12-Step Eucharist, May 2, Barth House

Centering Prayer, May 3, Church of the Holy Communion Music at St. Mary's Spring Concert, May 4, St. Mary's Cathedral

See also:

New Course from Church Next: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, free, online Summer Intern program for college students/recent graduates at the Sisters of St. Mary, Sewanee

Access Mud Camp and other Camp Registrations Here

Samaritan's Second Annual

Mental Health Lunch & Learn Series

We are excited to announce our 2025 Mental Health Lunch & Learn speaker series lineup! Please mark your calendars and register today. These events (including lunch) are free to the public, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. Pre-registration is required, so please sign up today and spread the word to your friends, family members and colleagues. We can't wait to see you there!

TUESDAY, MAY 6, 12 PM-1PM

We’re All in This Together: Coping with Collective Trauma*

Research identifies the key areas that evoke the stress of recognized experiences affecting various groups of people. Learn coping strategies to reduce the stress and anxiety associated with these events. *This event is co-sponsored by Shelby County Commissioner Charlie Caswell.

Speaker: Genevieve Thomas, LPC-MHSP

Location: Dwelling Place Christian Church, 3034 Old Austin Peay Hwy

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