Pastoral Care: A Privilege, a Calling

As the weeks go by since I arrived at St. George’s, I am experiencing the wonder of the abiding Presence of God.  I am convinced that this stop on my journey is intended to open for me the gentle reminder that God’s love continues to unfold no matter the season.  One aspect of being the “new kid on the block” is that it takes time to get to know people.  I do thank God for small things like name tags, but I am also being reminded that my time with you is a continual gift of grace.

Part of my responsibility to you is to be there for you in meaningful and tangible ways.  For example, I am available for prayer in person, by phone, and even by Zoom.  I am willing and available to bring Holy Communion to your homes as well as hospital rooms.  I, with one of our Lay Eucharistic Ministers, will administer this sacrament with you and your loved ones.

So, in recognition that getting to know you will continue to take time, please know that I am not too busy for you.  Yes I am your interim rector, but as a priest in Christ’s church, interim is a title and rector is a calling.  I am here to journey along with you.  Should you have a pastoral care need or concern, please reach out.  There is no need to be alone.

May God’s richest blessing be with you and with those you love.

The Rev. Dr. Dorothy White, Interim Rector

St. George's Episcopal Church



Sunday, Oct. 27

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

The Rev. Amanda McGriff

Celebrant and Preacher

9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist*

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist*

Nursery, Children's Chapel** (livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. also posted later in the day)

11:45 a.m. Coffee Hour

12:00 p.m. Vestry Mtg

4:00 p.m. EYC Gathering

7:00 p.m. Friends of Music Concert Concordia College Orchestra

Music for both services by Dr. Stephen Karr, Director of Music Ministry with Coventry Choir, with assistance of Kane Bradley, Graduate Assistant in Choral Conducting,

Lectionary readings are Track 1

Sunday, Nov. 03

Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost - All Saints Sunday

The Rev. Dr. Dorothy White

Celebrant and Preacher

9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist*

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist*

With Sanctifica

Nursery, Children's Chapel**

( livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. also posted later in the day)

11:45 a.m. Coffee Hour

4:00 p.m. EYC Gathering

5:30 p.m. All Saints Evensong

Music for both services by Dr. Stephen Karr, Director of Music Ministry with Coventry Choir with assistance of Kane Bradley, Graduate Assistant in Choral Conducting,

Lectionary Readings are Track 1

Fall Back! Daylight Savings Time (DST) Ends Saturday, Nov. 2

Remember to set your clocks back (and get an extra hour of sleep) next Saturday night as we are back to Central Standard Time (CST) on Sunday morning, Nov. 3.

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.

NEW Worship Changes

Eucharist We have returned to the use of the common cup during the Holy Eucharist. We will continue to provide the opportunity for intinction only from a separate chalice as well. If you wish to intinct only, receive the bread from the priest or lay eucharistic minister (LEM) and step further to the side to the LEM holding a chalice.

Announcements will be made following the Sharing of the Peace.

Children's Chapel

We offer Worship and Wonder (PK-5th) in Classroom B, 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. Additional teachers are needed, contact Karrie at Karrie@stgeorgesgermantown.org if you would be willing to help as a teacher.

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.

Concordia College Orchestra Concert October 27 at St. George's,

Under the direction of Dr. Kevin F. E. Sütterlin, The Concordia Orchestra is the winner of the prestigious American Prize for Orchestral Performance in 2018-19, the American Prize Ernst Bacon Memorial award for performance of American Music and has received two EMMY awards for its nationally broadcast Concordia Christmas Concerts. The Orchestra’s prestige has also secured invitations to the Sydney Opera House (2016) and Carnegie Hall (2017). The Concordia Orchestra is recognized as the premier 21st century orchestral program in the Upper Midwest among liberal arts colleges. The Orchestra is hailed for its rich, mature, string sound, inspiring performances, and diverse programming.

Trunk or Treat will be Wednesday, October 30th from 5:30pm to 7pm.

There will be a chili dinner, bounce houses, a cake walk and more!! Interested in helping, donating, or hosting a trunk? Reach out to karrie@stgeorgesgermantown.org.

Memphis-Area Watch Party of the Investiture of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe | Sat., Nov. 2. at Hope Church (Memphis). Experience this special event with fellow Episcopalians and friends from across West Tennessee. Doors open at 8 a.m. for coffee, light breakfast, and fellowship. The roll call of dioceses begins at 8:30 a.m., and the service will start at 10 a.m. Hope Church is located at 8500 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN 38018; please use Entrance 2. RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/WTNInvestiture. Can't make it but still want to watch? Check out the livestream at www.iam.ec/investiture.

All Saints Evensong, Nov. 3

Coventry Choir is very excited to host the choir from Calvary Church downtown for an Evensong service in honor of All Saints', Sunday Nov. 3 at 5:30. Not only is it a wonderful opportunity to collaborate with a fellow Memphis-area parish, it is a homecoming of sorts for Calvary's music director Kristin Lensch, who at one time led the music program at St. George's, in the old church. I am excited to welcome her to our new campus, especially now that the organ is finished. We will sing music by Herbert Howells, Geraint Lewis and Bernard Rose. Please plan to attend!

Coming Events

Oct. 25 - Watercolor Class

Oct. 26 – DOK Fall Assembly

Oct. 27 – Sunday, Vestry Mtg; Concordia College Symphony Orchestra Concert

Oct. 28 - Watercolor Class; Inquirer's Class

Oct. 30 – Trunk or Treat (5:30 – 7:00)

Nov. 01 - Watercolor Class, Art Gallery Opening

Nov. 02 - Presiding Bishop Installation Diocesan Watch Party (Hope Church); Artist Reception 2-4 pm

Nov. 03 - All Saints Sunday, EYC (4 pm), All Saints Evensong (5:30 pm)

Nov. 07 - Room in the Inn season begins for SGEC, first host night

Nov. 08 - Watercolor Class (10 am);Lancers (6:30 pm)

Nov. 09 - Watercolor Workshop (10 am)

Looking Ahead

Nov. 10 - Bishop's Visit/confirmation, Bldgs & Grnds mtg; EYC Gathering

Nov. 11 - Knitting Ministry

Nov. 12 - Book Club

Nov. 15 - Flying Solo

Nov. 17 Sunday, Vestry Mtg; DOK Mtg; Holy Spirit Squad Gathering; MTAM

Nov. 21 - RITI Host Night

Nov. 24 - Sunday (Christ the King), "Deck the Halls"

Nov. 26 - Turkey Tuesday Luncheon

Nov. 28-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday - Office Closed

Dec. 01 - Sunday, Advent I

Weekly Events

Sunday – St. George's Consort and Sanctifica Rehearsals

Monday - EfM meets 6:45 in the Library

Tuesday – Tai Chi, 6:30 pm in the Activity Center

Wednesday – DOK hosts a Bible Study (10:00 a.m.) / Coventry Choir rehearsal 7 p.m.

Thursday - Exultemus rehearsal / Thursday Night Bible Study, 7 - 9 pm Online

A Message From Jon Sharp, Stewardship Committee

Greetings fellow parishioners! I hope this message finds you all well, and that you're enjoying the wonderful fall weather we've been experiencing the past couple weeks. As we approach the end of the calendar year, we all take the time to both reflect on the prior year and plan for the upcoming new year. 

As a Church family, reflection on the prior year could include thinking of the ways St. George's ministries have impacted us and our community. Personally, I can attest to the amazing impact the Family Ministry via the EYC has had on our family. I could make a very long list of aspects of this ministry that have helped our sons truly become a part of the St. George's family under Karrie's leadership (summer mission trip and St. Columba bonding, weekly dinner & devotion, etc.). I've seen a tremendous change in the way they view their relationship with God, their relationship with their fellow EYC members, and their responsibility to the community. The positive impacts of this ministry have spilled over into both mine and Brandi's lives as the joy we see in Seth & Tyler encourages us to want to be more involved as well. 

Perhaps you've had similar experiences with this or any of the countless other ministries at St. George's. As we begin planning for 2025, budgeting becomes very important to ensure these ministries can maintain or grow to impact more lives both inside and outside the Church. In the new year, I'd ask that you take a look at the many wonderful things going on at St. George's, and think of ways you can support those ministries. That could be through monetary pledges in this season of giving. That could also be through pledging of time & talents to assist with some of these wonderful ministries in the new year. Mother Theresa once said, "It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving."

Whatever your decision, please know you are appreciated and in no way should anyone feel pressure or guilt around this season. 

Thank you all for making our Church family so wonderful!

Jon Sharp

Stewardship Committee

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.

Jim Vogel, Treasurer

Listing of All Our Saints on All Saints Sunday

On All Saints Sunday, Nov. 3, we will remember those who have gone before us. We will include in our spoken prayers those who have been buried from the church in the last year and will remember all others whose names have been submitted. Submit names on the form insert in your church bulletin or call or email Eileen Fields at 754-7282 or email eileen@stgeorgesgermantown.org. Please submit names by October 30 to ensure inclusion in the church bulletin.

RITI Opens at The Cottage Soon

November 7 one of the most important ministries we do at Saint George’s begins 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 warm dinner, breakfast, a comfortable bed, showers, clothes washing, and a bag 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 person in need.

If you would like to see the program in action, you are welcome to stop by about 5:30 pm to meet and chat with our guests during their dinner time.

While most of our volunteer opportunities are now filled, there are few openings remaining to help, including being an overnight Shepherd on the first Thursday evening in March. Just contact me at the email below if you have an interest.

John Remsen

RITI Coordinator, St. George’s 

jremsenjr@yahoo.com 

Bishop's Visitation with Baptisms and Confirmation

Bishop Phoebe Roaf, will be with us on the morning of Nov. 10th for her annual visitation and for any baptisms and confirmations. The current set of Inquirer's Classes is finishing up next week, but if you are interested in confirmation or baptism, speak to Rev. Dorothy.

2-Day Beginner Watercolor Workshop

November 9 & 16 from 10am - 12pm 

$125 + supplies (rent, purchase kit, or buy your own)

Have you always wanted to try Watercolor? In this adult beginner class Stacey Meredith will introduce you to the wonderful world of watercolor through techniques, supplies, and a variety of projects. Projects include a landscape, floral, and an abstract. No experience is necessary. Supply options available. Date, time, and supply details at the link: https://www.meredithdesignco.com/adult-watercolor-class or feel free to reach out to Stacey Meredith at 901.488.1785 or slmeredith@me.com.

Save the date!

"Deck the Halls" - Sunday Nov. 24th after the 10:30 service, we will hold an intergenerational activity to decorate the church for Christmas. We invite the entire parish to this special event. Immediately following the 10:30am service, we will gather in the Parish Hall for some special treats and then divide into groups to help set up trees and "Deck the Halls" in preparation for the next week's Advent Procession. There will be children and youth activities, ornament making, cookie decoration and more in the Parish Hall. We will also have Advent wreaths available to assemble for your own home (suggesed donation $10 for wreath).  

Turkey Tuesday, Nov. 26, our annual communal Thanksgiving Dinner for those who might otherwise celebrate Thanksgiving alone.

Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! "Turkey Tuesday" plans are underway! 

We recognize that the holidays may not bring us all into communion with one another as they used to. Whether the distance is too far, the opportunity hasn't presented itself this year or you just want to spend some special time with your Family and Friends here at St. George's....we hope you make plans to join us for a special Thanksgiving luncheon on Tuesday, November 26th from 11:30am to 1pm. We will have prayers of Thanksgiving, enjoy a delicious plated Thanksgiving meal, and spend treasured time in fellowship together. Roast turkey, ham, dressing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, lettuce salad, rolls and homemade pies are on the menu! If you need transportation to and from the luncheon, please email Karrie. Please RSVP to Karrie LaCroix by Wednesday, November 20th if you plan to attend! If health or other concerns limit your ability to get out that day, please email Karrie and we will make sure that you get a meal delivered to you! We look forward to seeing you!

New Driveway Gates

You have probably noticed that driveway gates to the back parking lot have been installed but at this time are not in operation. This is a part of the security upgrades being made for our church and preschool property. More information will come as to how and when they will operate.

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

CPR and First Aid Classes Now By Demand Only

Bev Holllingsworth is no longer regularly scheduling CPR and First Aid Classes. However if you need to be certified or to recertify, contact Bev at bmhmom74@gmail.com to request a class.

Looking for an Exercise Class? Tai Chi, Tuesdays, at 6:30 p.m.

Sandra Keller is teaching Tai Chi for Healthy Living on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Center.; (901) 486-0036 or mizfrog@comcast.net.

Notes on the Notes

We are excited to host the Concordia Orchestra from Minnesota this weekend. They are giving performances all around the Memphis area this week, and we are honored to be their first stop in Tennessee. They promise to bring an exciting and energetic program. Please invite family and friends to attend.

The following weekend, we welcome a more local group for a joint Evensong in honor of All Saints' Sunday. The choir of Calvary Church downtown Memphis will come join us (to make an ensemble of 50 strong) to sing a service with wonderful repertoire by Herbert Howells (his Magnificat and Nunc dimittis settings written for St. Paul's Cathedral in London), Geraint Lewis (The Souls of the Righteous) and Bernard Rose (Preces, Responses and Lord's Prayer). As an added bonus, it will be a bit of a homecoming for former St. George's music director Kristin Lensch, who will share playing and conducting duties with me.

Stephen Karr

Director of Music Ministry

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. This month they finish up their survey of women in the Bible.

The Bible Study group has decided that our next topic will be Revelation. We will use Engaging God’s Word:Revelation by Community Bible Study. It is available at Amazon for $15.43. We will begin November 13th. All are welcome!

St. George's Book Club Next Meets November 12

Our November book is A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci. In this novel two attorneys, Jack Lee a white lawyer in Virginia and Desiree DuBose a black lawyer from Chicago, team to represent a black man charged with killing a white couple. On their own neither one can stop the prosecution's deliberate march towards a guilty verdict and the electric chair, but together the pair fight for what once seemed impossible: a chance for a fair trial and true justice.

We will meet in the Church Library at 7 pm, 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 new 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

Psalms have held a central place in Christian Church’s worship for two thousand years. Psalms are poetic prayers and form what have been called a “school of prayer.” They teach us how to bring ourselves before God. Scripture is God talking to us, Psalms are us talking to God. Psalms demonstrate that all of life is lived under God’s loving sovereignty---all of life---both its darkest and brightest moments.

As poetry, Psalms require us to stretch our imaginations, to step outside of ourselves and listen carefully. As Hebrew poetry they are intensely compact and at the same time capable of having multiple meanings in a single line.

Please join St. George’s Episcopal Church’s Thursday Evening Bible Study online at 7:00 P.M. each week, 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.

EfM New Year in Progress

Education for Ministry is a program designed to help laypersons identify/discern how God is calling them to use their spiritual gifts; it involves reading and studying scripture, church history, and issues facing Christians today in a small group setting. St George's 2024-25 study year is now meeting every Monday evening. If you are interested talk with facilitator Verlinda Henning or any of this year's class members. Next class will form Fall of 2025.

Forward Movement Offers a Novena of Prayers for the National Elections

Forward Movement invites you to join in a nine-day cycle of prayer for our nation and for this election. Praying for nine days is an ancient rhythm; it’s long enough to feel sustainable, but brief enough to be accessible to all. The season starts October 29 and ends the day after the election, November 6.

All the prayers are taken from the Book of Common Prayer. Forward Movement has put together some social media posts of the prayers that will begin on October 29 on Forward Movement’s Facebook and Instagram channels. Or you can download the nine prayers here for your personal use.

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 Nov - Jan issue will soon be 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.

October/November Activities for Families and Youth

Our "Worship and Wonder" class for children ages 3 years old through 5th grade meets Sundays in Classroom B during a portion of our 10:30am service. "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.

October 27th: EYC 4pm to 6pm Pumpkin carving contest, caramel apple making, cookie decoration, campfire stories and hotdogs over fire pit on back patio.  

October 30: Youth volunteers needed during Trunk or Treat from 5-8 pm to assist with cake walk, games, and food. Please email karrie@stgeorgesgermantown.org if your youth is able to help.

November 3: EYC 4pm to 6pm: Questions and Answers with Reverend Dorothy White. You won't want to miss this very special question and answer session about your faith with Reverend Dorothy. Bring your tough questions or just something that you have always wondered! Dinner and fellowship will follow the session. 

Thursday, November 7th, 5:30pm to 7:30pm: EYC and Holy Spirit Squad

Come join Ms. Karrie for St. George's first time hosting this season at Room in the Inn at the Cottage - GUMC, 2338 S. Germantown Rd. We will spend the evening helping to serve the meal and visiting with the guests during the meal. Please email Karrie by November 1st if your youth plans to attend. This will take the place of EYC on November 10th.

Saturday, November 16th, 3pm: EYC to meet at Holy Apostles for closing Eucharist of Dioscesan convention. This will be followed by a "You"nited group Lock-in at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (final details TBA). There will not be EYC on Sunday, November 17th due to the previous night's Lock-in. 

Sunday, November 17th, 12pm to 2pm, Holy Spirit Squad lunch and devotion, Activity TBD.  

Sunday, November 24th, 11:30am, St. George's "Deck the Halls" event. Hosted by Family & Youth Ministry. See Parish News above for details.

Sunday, November 24th, 4:30pm to 6:30 pm, EYC will meet at All Saints Episcopal Church (2425 S. White Station Rd, Memphis, TN 38117). We will serve a meal, worship and spend time in fellowship with the Special Friends Fellowship group for their "Thankful for You" event.  

Tuesday, November 26th, 11:30 am-1pm:  

Gobble! Gobble! "Turkey Tuesday" plans are underway! See details in Parish News above.

The Holy Spirit Squad (our newly formed group of 3rd through 5th graders) has taken on a service project to assemble a box of goodies and decorate goodie bags for our Room in the Inn guests. If you are interested in helping to support their project and would like to donate an item, the SignUp Genius link can be found here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AFAD28A5FDC16-52369185-items#/

Applications for Diocesan Youth Council are open.

The Diocesan Youth Council (DYC) is a dedicated group of 8th-12th grade students from across the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee. These young leaders are entrusted with sharing their thoughts, perspectives, and interests with diocesan leadership, organizing meaningful fellowship and service events for youth, and providing valuable insights to Bishop & Council, the governing body of the Diocese of West Tennessee. Members convene quarterly, with an anticipated time commitment of approximately 4 hours per quarter.

Applications for the DYC are due by November 4, 2024. To apply, go to https://edwtn.org/dyc-application.

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!

Serving More Than a Meal, on Sunday, November 17

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 for Fall? Donate Seasonal Clothing to the Calvary Closet

Even though Calvary's building is under renovation, the Clothes Closet will remain 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 pants, belts, and shoes are a huge need. Women's clothes (appropriate street ware) 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

Volunteer Opportunities

Last week, MIFA welcomed Taquila Smith, a Licensed Professional Counselor at Youth Villages, for an informative and interactive discussion on the hidden challenges facing our seniors. Participants learned how to recognize common challenges seniors face and the impact of health and mobility issues. They also discussed combating loneliness and social isolation as well as the financial and mental health struggles of seniors.

MIFA Meals on Wheels is working actively to address these issues through our Claris Companion and MIphone Buddy programs. Click here to learn how you can become a phone buddy to a group of our senior clients!

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 9:00 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 Karen Moore (901-486-0417).

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.

Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts 

Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought devastation to communities across multiple dioceses, including the Diocese of Western North Carolina. You can make an immediate impact by donating through their diocesan website. To direct your funds toward hurricane relief, select “Partners in Mission” from the dropdown menu and include "Helene" in the memo line. Donate here to donate to the Diocese of Western North Carolina.

Episcopal Relief & Development is mobilizing with local partners to provide assistance to those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Your donation to the Hurricane Relief Fund will support affected communities in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Visit episcopalrelief.org Hurricane Relief Fund to support relief and recovery efforts.

Relief and Support for neighbors suffering following international conflicts, natural disasters, and refugee needs.

Episcopal Relief & Development has :

• partnered with Episcopal dioceses along the east coast to respond to immediate needs created by hurricanes and has developed a Hurricane Relief Fund to support those who are suffer from the effects of hurricanes and natural disasters in the USA and abroad. Please visit https://support.episcopalrelief.org/hurricane-relief/.



• partnered with HIAS to Provide Mental Health Support in Response to Israel-Hamas War in Israel and with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem to provide emergency medical support in the Gaza Strip in response to the Israel-Hamas war with the establishment of the Episcopal relief and development middle east fund.

• developed an International Crisis Response Fund to support the families of the thousands of persons who have died in an earthquake hitting Morocco, flooding that has struck Libya – and left many thousands more without shelter, resources or employment. Please visit EpiscopalRelief.org to support the International Crisis Response Fund.

• developed a Hawaii Response Fund to support our neighbors in Lahaina, Maui, following the devastating fires. Please visit EpiscopalRelief.org to support the Hawaii Relief effort.



• developed a fund to support our neighbors in Turkey and Syria who have been devastated by a recent earthquake. Please visit https://support.episcopalrelief.org/syria-turkey-earthquake/ to learn more and to give.

• partnered with The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe to aid Ukrainian refugees. Please visit

 https://support.episcopalrelief.org/ukraineresponse.

Last Week! Libby Anderson Exhibit Closes Oct. 29

New Exhibit by Artists' Link Opening Sunday, Nov. 3

Artists’ Link, a non-profit group of over 150 visual artists, announces its annual Winter Art Show at St. George’s Episcopal Church Gallery. The show opens in the Gallery on November 1st and will be on display until November 24^th.

^{Reception with the artists, Saturday, Nov 2, 2-4 pm.}

Artists’ Link was founded in 1989 to be a resource and support group for Memphis area visual artists and to be a link between artists and the community. Through the years, Artists’ Link has supported local art in many ways and since 2011 has co-sponsored “Incognito,” an art auction that helps fund educational programs at Memphis Botanic Garden. Group art exhibitions are also a vital part of Artists’ Link’s purpose and introduce member artists and their work to new and loyal communities of art lovers. The group holds monthly meetings that are open to the public. Please visit the website: www.artistslink.org and view the group’s activities on Facebook: Artists’ Link, Memphis Area Artists.

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 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.

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 at (901)754-7282 x 103 or whitney@stgeorgesgermantown.org

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.

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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

2024 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

Make praying for the ministries and churches of the Diocese of West Tennessee a part of your prayer practice in 2024. The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer for 2024 is now on our website. Access it at http://tinyurl.com/WTNDCOP24 

Diocesan Eucharist | Sat., Nov. 16 at Church of the Holy Apostles (Collierville). Join together with Episcopalians and friends from across the Diocese of West Tennessee on Saturday, November 16 for a Celebration of the Holy Eucharist at Church of the Holy Apostles, 1380 Wolf River Blvd., Collierville. Children, youth, families, and friends - all are welcome for this celebration, featuring a youth-led banner procession and Holy Apostles’ signature bluegrass music. Nursery provided. The Diocesan Eucharist will begin at 3 p.m. with Prelude starting at 2:40 p.m. To RSVP, please go to https://edwtn.org/eucharist2024/. 

Vendor registration is open for the 4th annual Advent Arts Market | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 7 at the Barth House (Memphis)

Join us on Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barth House Episcopal Center for a fun-filled day featuring locally-made handcrafted art, unique gifts, and family-friendly crafts. Whether you’re looking for that perfect holiday gift or just want to support local talent, this market has something for everyone!

Calling all makers and artists!* 

Vendor registration is open now—apply today to be part of the magic! The fee is $50, but student artists can apply for free, with vendor fees waived. Not an artist but want to help? You can sponsor a student artist’s fee by contacting Emily Austin at eaustin@episwtn.org. To register as a vendor, go to https://edwtn.org/aam/.

*Makers, artists, and other small-batch vendors are encouraged to apply; this is an artists market, so other vendors will not be permitted.

Musical Offerings Around the Diocese:

• Music at St. Mary's presents Phantom Phavorites, Thursday, Oct. 31 7 pm, St. Mary's Cathedral
• All Saint's Evensong, Nov. 3, 5:30 p.m. at St. George's Episcopal Church, sung by St. George's & Calvary's adult choirs
• Choral Compline, Sunday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, sung by the Schola Cantorum of Saint John's
• Rutter Requiem, Sunday Nov. 10,10:30 am liturgy at Holy Communion
• Organ Rededication Recital, Monday, Nov. 18, 7:30 pm at Holy Communion
• Evensong, First Sundays through May at 5 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church

Other Events:

• Valarie Kaur's Revolutionary Love Tour, Friday Oct. 25, 6 pm at Calvary Episcopal Church
• Braver Angels Debate: Prioritizing Downtown Memphis Renewal | Sat., Oct. 26; 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Barth House (Memphis)
• Floral Arrangement Workshop, Sat., Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at All Saints Church
• Fall Assembly of the Daughters of the King | Sat., Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at St. George's (Germantown)
• All Saints' Day Service & Potluck, Wed., Oct. 30, 12 p.m. at the Barth House .
• St. Clare Women's Half-Day Silent Retreat, Friday, Nov. 1, 8:30am - 1pm To register or for more information, go to https://saintcolumbamemphis.org/stclare.
• 12-Step Eucharist, Nov. 22, 5:30 m, Barth House

Information details and registration for all events are in The Diocesan Communicator Oct. 23 issue

National Church Events

• Registration open for 2025 Forma Conference, January 27-30, 2025 on Zoom; hosted by Forma (Network for Christian Formation for the Episcopal Church) Episcopal Relief & Development, and Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary

Camp SAY at the Orpheum Theater - A Free Day Camp for Ages 8 - 18 Who Stutter

Camp SAY: Across the USA – Memphis is excited to invite young people who stutter from the Mid-South region to come together for this free, two-day camp that helps build confidence and community. 

Working in partnership with SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young, we have developed an exciting day camp experience that prioritizes connection, collaboration, and FUN for kids and teens who stutter, ages 8-18. 

 Camp Dates: Saturday and Sunday, November 16th and November 17th, 2024

Camp Times: 9am-5pm CST Each Day 

Fall Registration Closes: Friday, November 8

Questions: Contact Lena Wallace Black at lblack@orpheum-memphis.com or 901-529-4247. 

We are Here for You

The past several years has affected all of us in unforeseen ways. Do you need help? St. George's is YOUR community.. If you need help--be it spiritual, mental, financial, physical, or emotional--the wisest action for you to take would be to reach out to a discreet resource that cares about you. There is no shame in saying, "I need help." It is a courageous act of self-care.

We have confidential prayer warriors wanting to add you to their list. Let us know of any burden or joy you'd like to share.

Contact Rev. Dorothy White or Eileen in the church office (901) 754-7282 for clergy assistance for your special needs.

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

Parish Administrator: Eileen Fields: ext. 101, eileen@stgeorgesgermantown.org 

or office@stgeorgesgermantown.org

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

Coordinator of Children's/Family/Youth Ministry: 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 Monday preceding the next publishing date to kit.decker@earthlink.net. Next TIP is Oct. 24, Happenings (Sunday bulletin) send content to office@stgeorgesgermantown.org.