"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."

Can you feel the excitement at St. George’s? I can. It’s difficult to determine who has more energy every week — the pre-school children who run to classes each week day morning when I come by at 9:30; children and teens with their boundless enthusiasm for worship and EYC events; or the smiling adults happy to be a part of our worship and service community. Each month when I usher, there are new faces joining us, and many of them have become repeat visitors. This year’s Stewardship effort is even led by a new committee full of volunteers! This Sunday you’ll feel the church’s Stewardship excitement as we begin a series of Minutes for Mission along with the regular announcements.

As we soak up the emotion this fall, we are reminded this is the season where the church re-commits to its calling. We ask you to prayerfully grow with us in dedication to the Lord and each other. That calling combines love and talent to extend throughout the congregation and across our ministry partners in the community. For about 200 families here, it also includes a financial pledge for 2025. We invite you to be one the stewards of St. George’s, joining the 90-year history of faithfulness that remains so present here right now.

You can pledge via the form mailed last month or via the website https://stgchurch.org/giving/. See the Stewardship Update below for details about the excellent progress in this year’s campaign.

Jim Vogel, Treasurer

Sunday, Nov. 24

Last Sunday after Pentecost

Christ the King Sunday

The Rev. Dr. Dorothy White

Celebrant and Preacher

9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

music by Sanctifica

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

12:00 pm - Deck the Halls (includes Brunch)

4:00 pm EYC Gathering with Special Friends at All Saints Church

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

Lectionary readings are Track 1

Sunday, Dec. 1

Advent I

The Rev. Dr. Dorothy White

Celebrant and Preacher

8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

 (New Time)

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

4:00 p.m. EYC Gathering

5:30 Tri-Church Advent Procession Service (Begins at St. George's)

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

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 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.

Service Time Change: Beginning December 1st, Advent I, our service times will change to 8:30 a.m. for the early service; the second service will remain at 10:30 a.m.

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.

Deck the Halls This Sunday

Join us after today’s 10:30am service to decorate the church for Christmas!

This will be an intergenerational activity and all are so very welcome. We will be hanging the banners in the Nave, installing and decorating the trees in the

Narthex and Parish Hall, and hanging garland. 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! (suggested donation $10 for wreath).

Turkey Tuesday Next Tuesday

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, sweet potato casserole, 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!

Advent Candle Lighters Needed!

As we prepare for Advent, we are organizing the lighting of the advent candles each Sunday during both the 8:30am and 10:30am services. If you or your family, are interested in lighting the candle during one of these times during a

Sunday in December Please contact Whitney to sign up or call the office, 901-754-7282!

Tri-Church Advent Procession Sunday, Dec. 1

We begin Advent with an Advent Procession service at 5:30 at St. George's and then process by luminary lights as a group to Germantown United Methodist Church and then to Germantown Presbyterian Church. At each church a hymn or two is sung, the Advent Candle is lit and then we process singing O come, O come Immanuel to the next church, a short homily for Advent is included at Germantown Presbyterian Church followed by a reception. This is a fun event for individuals and families so come out and join us. The youth of the three churches will meet at St. George's at St. Georges for pizza and to prepare and place the luminaries.

Coming Events

Nov. 21 - RITI Host Night

Nov. 24 - Sunday (Christ the King), "Deck the Halls;" EYC with Special Friends

at All Saints Church

Nov. 26 - Turkey Tuesday Luncheon (11:30 am)

Nov. 28-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday - Office Closed

Dec. 01 - Sunday, Advent I Dec. 05 - MGAL Art Show opens Dec. 07 - Train Show, Art Gallery Reception (2-4 pm)

Dec. 05 - RITI Host Night

Dec. 08 - Sunday, Advent II, Bldgs & Grnds, Advent Lessons & Carols (3 pm) Birthday for Baby Jesus (4pm)

Dec. 09 - Knitting Ministry

Dec. 10 - Book Club

Dec. 13 - Lancers Candles & Carols (6:30 pm)

Looking Ahead

Dec. 15 - Sunday Advent III, DOK mtg, Regular Vestry mtg, MTAM, EYC Gathering

Dec. 19 - RITI Host Night

Dec. 20 - Flying Solo

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 am) / Coventry Choir rehearsal 7pm Thursday - Exultemus rehearsal / Thursday Night Bible Study, 7 - 9 pm Online

Stewardship Update

We have already received about 70% of the dollar amount for the 2025 stewardship goal. We have asked the congregation to consider increasing their annual giving by 6% over 2024. Through the end of last week, the average pledge increase represented growth of 10.7%. This generous response puts us ahead of last year in the middle of November on a smaller number of pledges received. That is indeed an exciting response. Included in the 2025 total are five new pledges, an important signal of growth at St. George’s during our transition to a new rector. Thank you to every person who has pledged to date and thank you to everyone who is still considering a pledge for next year. We should be able to move forward in December with a preliminary budget, including more programs and the cost of the search for the next priest to lead us. 

We still have about 80 pledges outstanding that we are eagerly awaiting. Church officers have started their “reminder” telephone calls to those who have not submitted their stewardship commitment for 2024. In addition, we are reaching out to every member during the stewardship campaign to connect with all who share in our journey. Please pay attention to a call from “unknown” number and take time to text or call back if we miss you on the first several attempts. We want to speak with you and hear what you have to tell us.

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

Coming in Advent - Save the Dates!

Sunday, Dec. 1 - Tri-church Advent Procession, we will again join Germantown United Methodist and Germantown Presbyterian churches in a procession from church to church that includes hymns, lighting of the Advent wreaths and a short homily.

Sunday, Dec. 8 - Advent Lessons & Carols, a special 3 p.m. service where we gather to hear the Advent lessons and sing carols heralding the coming birth of our Lord. Led by Dr. Stephen Karr and the Coventry Choir.

Friday, Dec. 13 - Candles & Carols, will be hosted by Lancers for all adults of the parish, where we gather for a social hour, potluck and the singing of Christmas songs and carols led by Tom Fields and members of Exultemus.

Bring greens and candles (in containers or we will have candles in lanterns for your use if you'd like to decorate a table), your BYOB beverage, and a dish to share, (appetizer, entree', side, salad or dessert). It will be a fun evening for all!

Christmas Food Boxes and Coats for Emmanuel Center

Once again, we have the opportunity to share with the families served by Emmanuel Center! The Center is asking for our help to provide food boxes for the households, and coats for students in need of coats. The separate handout includes the specific grocery list for the food boxes (All will have the same items.).

Sign up sheets for the food boxes and for the coats along with the tags for the coats will be in the Narthex this Sunday. We are providing the boxes for the food that will also be available this Sunday in the Narthex. All food boxes should be filled, sealed and Christmas wrapped and coats (wrapped or bagged and labeled with the child's name) should be returned to the church by no later than Sunday, December 15! Thank you for your support!

Here are the items with which to fill our food boxes (Please, no substitutions – as each box is to be the same!):

(2) boxes of stuffing

(4) cans chicken broth

(4) bags of instant mashed potatoes (small

Idahoan packets, each 4 servings)

(2) packages of gravy mix OR (2) cans gravy

(4) cans sweet potatoes

(2) cans cranberry sauce

(4) cans corn

(4) cans green beans

(4) boxes of Velveeta shells and cheese

(1) box brownie mix or dessert mix

Emmanuel Center has identified 40 children who need a coat this winter. If you wish to provide a coat for one of the children, please take a name off the angel tree in the Narthex and write down who you have taken or contact the office and they can assist you.

Thank you so very much for your support!

The Journey Continues

Dear friends,

Recently our Junior Warden, Molly Prewitt, recorded a video for St. George’s describing insights from the congregational survey we took this year. In the video, we learn that we are a clergy-focused congregation, a type of congregation that has both great areas of strength and potential areas of difficulty.

We also learned that as a congregation we have ideas about how to sustain, grow, and strengthen St. George’s. We want St. George’s to grow in breadth (by incorporating new members into the life of the church) and depth (growing in our experience of worship). I won’t share the details again, but I encourage you to view the video.

See the video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U42I4tliCTA&t=32s

After you've watched Molly, please CLICK HERE to complete a short survey.

Look for another video to be published soon. But in the meantime, I encourage you to Join the Journey! Our Rector transitional period is like a journey in which we first journey inward (grow in self-awareness as a congregation) and then journey outward (seek out a new Rector to lead us in implementing the vision of our church). I urge you to embark in faith by offering up your time and talents to the Lord in the ministries of the church. In particular, there two opportunities for service that I would like to share with you.

First, in January 2025 we will have our Parish Annual Meeting at which we will elect five new members of the Vestry. If you would like to be a part of seeing our congregation’s dreams and visions come to fruition, serving on the Vestry is a great way to do it. You will meet those serving in various ministries of the church, work with others to provide oversight of church operations, and lead the way in growing St. George’s.

Second, we are looking for three delegates from St. George’s to attend the Diocesan Convention next year. This is a perfect way to connect with others from around the Diocese and learn about the Diocese of West Tennessee.

If you would like to serve in either of these ways, please contact me, Molly Prewitt, or Rev. Dorothy.

Perry Pennington, Senior Warden

Perry.pennington@memphistr.org

Molly Prewitt

mollymoore816@hotmail.com

Rev. Dorothy White

dwhite@stgeorgesgermantown.org



2024 No Sweat Soirée Final Report



On behalf of the 2024 No Sweat Soirée Committee, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of this year’s event through your contributions of goods, services, wine, whiskey, gift cards, and sponsorships.  Thanks to parish support, the 2024 No Sweat Soirée raised $17,500.00!

Special thanks goes out to the committee members and volunteers: Virginia Baird, Gayle Higley, Leslie Darr, Brandi Sharp, Stephanie & Taylor Key, John Remsen, Karrie LaCroix, Margaret Hatter, Joe Austin, Kit Decker, Eileen Fields, the Men's Group, and the EYC.

Margaret Hatter, Chairperson

Driveway Gates Update

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. The City permit has been granted and we will be moving forward on the final installation soon. 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

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

Many of you know that I also teach in the music school at the University of Memphis, as the opera music director. If you were ever interested in seeing what I do there, the school is co-producing one of the masterpieces of the 20th century with Opera Memphis, The Rake's Progress, which features music by Igor Stravinsky and text by W. H. Auden and Chester Kallmann. The opera traces the ruin of young Tom Rakewell at the hands of Nick Shadow, and his ultimate redemption by his betrothed, Anne Trulove. Performances are Friday Nov. 22 at 7:30 and Sunday Nov. 24 at 3:00 at the new Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center on campus. If you are interested in attending, you can get a 25% discount on any tickets by using code StephenKarr at checkout.

Click Here to purchase tickets.

St. Cecelia Choir is gearing up again to sing for the Children's Pageant on Christmas Eve. If your child is interested in singing, please be in touch with me. This is a wonderful opportunity for our young parishioners to participate in worship leadership in a meaningful way.

Please plan to join Coventry Choir for our annual Lessons and Carols service on the Second Sunday of Advent, December 8 at 3:00 PM. We will celebrate the story of the coming of Jesus in word and song.

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.

Beginning Wednesday, November 13th the Bible Study group will read and study 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 Meets Tuesday, December 10

Our December book is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Fan Pelt. Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus at the aquarium forms a remarkable friendship with Tova, a nighttime janitor. He uses every trick his old inveterate body can muster to unearth the truth of Tova's son's disappearance off a boat. This debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.

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.

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 is now 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.

November/December 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.

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; youth volunteers needed to help serve lunch and clean up.

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#/

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!

Volunteers needed for Project Crop Drop! | This Saturday, Nov. 23; 8:15 - 11:30 a.m. at Holy Communion (Memphis)

As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, please consider volunteering your faithful service for an event that supports sharing a little with those who need much.

On Saturday, November 23 Recover Food-Feed Hope, in partnership with the Society of St. Andrews, Project Green Fork and Mid-South farmers, will receive 40,000 pounds of sweet potatoes in the parking lot of the Church of the Holy Communion. Volunteers will gather, bag and distribute potatoes to families and organizations that are touched by or work with the food insecure in our city.

Click here to register. It’s fun - It’s easy and all the young at heart are invited!

Room in the Inn Host Nights

On November 7 one of the most important ministries we do at Saint George’s began 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, 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 

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 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

MIFA Holiday Cards for sale

Spread the holiday spirit with a gift that makes a difference!

For just $10 per card, you can honor friends, family, neighbors, or colleagues while supporting MIFA’s vital programs, from Meals on Wheels to housing and utility assistance and more. Simply send MIFA your recipient list, and our dedicated volunteers will handwrite your name, address each card, and mail them with care.

Click here for more information about MIFA’s Holiday Cards, featured artist Kong Wee Pang, and to place your order.

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 Relief Efforts 

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.

New Exhibit by Artists' Link Nov. 3 - 24

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 opened in the Gallery on November 1st and will be on display until November 24^{th. It includes some unusual pieces of artwork in a variety of mediums.}

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^{MGAL Juried Winter Show will open Dec. 5 - Jan. 14 Reception with the Artists on Dec. 7 at 2 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.

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 

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!

Musical Offerings Around the Diocese:

• Choral Compline, Sunday, Dec. 1, 7: p.m. at Saint John's Church
• Evensong, First Sundays through May at 5 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church
• The Hope of Advent Music for the Season, Sunday, Dec. 1 at 4 pm, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Somerville
• Advent Lessons and Carols, Dec. 8, at 5:00 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church

Other Events:

• 12-Step Eucharist, Nov. 22, 5:30 m, Barth House
• Women's Half-Day Silent Retreat, Friday, Dec. 6, 8:30 - 1 pm at St. Columba in Bartlett.
• Job posting for Manager, The Episcopal Bookshop (Memphis) at St. Mary's, part-time (10 hours per week)

Information details and registration for all events are in The Diocesan Communicator

National Church Events

Seeking Episcopal young adult input in ‘Toward a New Generation of Leaders’ survey  

Share Your Voice: Local Young Adults Invited to Take Part in ‘Toward a New Generation of Leaders’ Survey

The Episcopal Church’s Department of Faith Formation wants to hear directly from young adults ages 18-32 in our community! If you’re in this age group, your insights are invaluable to a project focused on understanding the unique gifts and challenges of Gen Z ministry within the church. Your responses will help shape new programs and resources that resonate with today’s young Episcopalians.

The survey—available online here—is open until Dec. 2.

Exciting Winter Offerings at St. Columba

ADVENTure at St. Columba - A Sunday series during Advent on December 1st, 8th, and 15th, 3-6pm. Kids and families are welcome! $50 registration includes Ziplining, Climbing Tower, Dinner and hot cocoa with special activities on each Sunday. December 1st - Family photos and pictures with Santa. December 8th - 5k trail run. December 15th - Mega Bonfire and Christmas Carols. 

Sweet ReTreat - December 21st and 22nd, discover the magic of St. Columba during winter break at Sweet ReTreat! From 9am-3pm each day, campers (Kindergarten through 6th grade) will embark on a holiday adventure with baking classes, arts and crafts, and outdoor adventure time at our climbing tower and zip-lines. Overnight option available for students 3rd through 6th grade.

Jr. and Sr. High Ski Trips - 3 day, two night ski adventure. Senior High Ski Trip will be January 17th-19th. Junior High Ski Trip will be February 14th-16th. (Details of location and lodging are still being decided so I will email again once registration opens and with flyers)

Participants can register using the link below.

https://saintcolumba.campbrainregistration.com

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 Nov. 21, Happenings (Sunday bulletin) send content to office@stgeorgesgermantown.org.