Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church

06/01/2026

Thank you to all who joined us for a wonderful All Parish Picnic yesterday!

05/29/2026

Please make plans to join us this Sunday, May 31, for Trinity Sunday. We are looking forward to seeing many of you at the Trinity Sunday All-Parish Picnic!

05/28/2026

Rooted in Peace: A Workshop on Spiritual Nonviolence | Sat., May 30; 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Join MICAH, Tennessee Interfaith Power & Light, and Young, Gifted, & Green for Rooted in Peace, a dynamic workshop on Saturday, May 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church.

Grounded in the spiritual traditions of Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi, this gathering invites participants to explore the power of nonviolence as a faithful response to injustice and a pathway toward community transformation. Together, we will root ourselves in sacred practices that nurture justice, strengthen relationships, and deepen our shared responsibility to care for creation.

The day will include interactive workshops on nonviolent nonresistance and direct action, mutual aid, strategic storytelling, and youth organizing with a focus on knowing your rights. The program will also feature keynote speaker Emily Yellin, collaborating author of Nonviolent, the new memoir of Rev. James Lawson.

Registration required.

Centenary United Methodist Church: 584 E. McLemore Ave., Memphis

More information & registration here: https://secure.everyaction.com/ape1mUDrD0qjCpeq25rzkA2

05/28/2026

“On the Day of Pentecost, Christians are reminded of God’s abundance, namely the gifts of the Holy Spirit and Peace. Our embrace of these gifts means that we must refrain from sitting still or remaining silent in the face of poverty, injustice, oppression, hatred, evil, violence, and even death; and that our lives and the world will never be the same.”

- The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher, Rector

05/27/2026

America will turn 250 on July 4, 2026. Among the diverse ways to celebrate this milestone is Faith250, a program inviting faith communities across the country to gather for the purpose of creating sacred spaces for listening to one another, clarifying shared civic values, and celebrating hopes for America.

Through Faith250, GSL and other nationwide communities, including some interfaith contexts, will spend intentional time reflecting on pivotal texts that have shaped our nation’s history.

We hope you will make plans to join us on this journey over the summer. You can learn more about Faith250 on our website, at gracestlukes.org/faith250 !

05/27/2026

We hope you will join us onSunday for Trinity Sunday, the Children & Youth Family Ministries Celebration, and Parish Picnic! ** Please RSVP so we can be sure to have enough food: tinyurl.com/GSLTrinitySundayPicnic2026 **

The picnic will be held from 11:00 am to 1 pm on the Lemaster Street Turf, following the 10 am indoor Trinity Sunday service. Bring blankets, chairs, and coolers, and enjoy music, fun, and fellowship!

The church will provide fried chicken and beverages. All are asked to bring by last name favorite food provisions to share: A–F, Desserts; G–R, Salads (green, pasta, potato), S–Z, Sides (veggies, mac & cheese, etc.). There will be activities for youth and children as well.

05/26/2026

Join us for A SERIOUSLY COOL CANOE ADVENTURE!
We'll be taking a Grand Canyon-Style Canoe Trip down the Mississippi River with Mississippi River Expeditions.

Join us for a 20-mile float with White Water River Guides into downtown Memphis from Shelby Forest State Park. You’ll experience a 5-6 hour river wilderness adventure, with time to unwind, reflect, and soak in God’s natural beauty.

This full-day trip will entail island hopping, swimming, lunch on a sandbar, and seeing Memphis rise out from the horizon like a city on the Nile.

Date: Saturday, July 25

Time: Tour time is 9am- 2pm

Cost: $120 includes canoeing and shuttle rental, bottled water, and lunch by Miss Cordelias Market. You may also bring your own drinks and snacks.

Attire: Beach attire

Caravaning: We’ll leave GSL Church’s parking lot around 8am.

Register by July 17 at 4pm at: https://tinyurl.com/GSLCanoeTrip2026

05/25/2026

We hope you will join us next Sunday for Trinity Sunday, the Children & Youth Family Ministries Celebration, and Parish Picnic!

The picnic will be held from 11:00 am to 1 pm on the Lemaster Street Turf, following the 10 am indoor Trinity Sunday service. Bring blankets, chairs, and coolers, and enjoy music, fun, and fellowship!

The church will provide fried chicken and beverages. All are asked to bring by last name favorite food provisions to share: A–F, Desserts; G–R, Salads (green, pasta, potato), S–Z, Sides (veggies, mac & cheese, etc.). There will be activities for youth and children as well.

Please RSVP so we can be sure to have enough food: tinyurl.com/GSLTrinitySundayPicnic2026

05/24/2026

May 24, The Day of Pentecost. Join us this morning for our one festive service of the day at 10:00 to celebrate the birth of God's Church and start of GSL's Summer Worship Schedule through August 9th: SUNDAY 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Music (no 5:00 on May 24) and WEDNESDAY 12:00 Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayers, 30-minute service. Learn more at https://www.gracestlukes.org/summer and spread the word!

05/21/2026

Summer is just around the corner, and in the latest issue of The Messenger, you'll find our summer worship schedule, a list of upcoming events, and lots of ways to get engaged with the lively community of Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church!

Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.