Dear Friends,
Thank you for visiting our website – and seeking to learn more about St. George’s. We are a warm and welcoming congregation that has been a pillar of the faith community in Germantown for more than 80 years.
Visiting any new church can be a bit of an intimidating experience. We strive to make it much less so at St. George’s. What you will find when you visit St. George’s is a diverse congregation that seeks, as we state in our Mission Statement, to gather as one humanity at God’s Table, to share a journey of discovery as a welcoming community of ever-deepening faith, and to 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 – and we welcome you.
Our ministries are rich, and offer many opportunities to engage the Gospel in the whole of our being. Worship is a cornerstone of our common life; we invite worshippers to engage all of our senses as we take in the beauty of God’s creation surrounding our campus, in hearing the Holy Scriptures and the Word of God proclaimed, and in lifting our voices together in prayer and in singing. Opportunities abound for parishioners to serve in our many worship ministries – from our choirs, to our wind and brass ensemble, Sanctifica, to our lectors and Lay Eucharistic Ministers, to our ushers and greeters, to our Altar Guild and Flower Guild. Music plays a large part in our Sunday morning worship experience. Our choirs support our congregational singing, and offer anthems and special music to help us engage God’s holy Word. Our Sanctifica ensemble, and other guest musicians, offer special music to enhance our worship. Our guitar/vocal folk ensemble, Exultemus!, also is part of our vibrant music ministry team.
Sent forth from God’s Table nourished by the Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ, we go out into the world to serve our sisters and brothers in need. Dozens of parishioners help provide hospitality, meals and fellowship to neighbors experiencing homelessness during the winter months through the Room in the Inn ministry. Each month we prepare and serve meals to neighbors in need at More Than a Meal. We also hold annual food drives to support the work of Collierville Food Pantry. Our No Sweat Soirée creates the opportunity for the entire St. George’s community to come together to support community ministry partners in the Memphis area.
Christian Formation occurs not only on Sunday morning, but throughout the week, as we seek to enrich our lives through Bible and book study groups, speaker series, and Education for Ministry. Our Children and Family Ministries team offers formation opportunities for the youngest among us and our families. Our Caring Roundtable team supports those who are ill, bereaved or home-bound with cards, meals, visits and other assistance. Our Knitting Ministry knits prayer shawls which are given to those who need that special touch of love and concern – and to know that they are wrapped in the prayers of many. Lay Eucharistic Visitors help the clergy take Communion to those who are unable to be with us on Sunday mornings, and our Flower Guild also helps in delivering flowers to those who could use a bouquet to brighten their day. There are fellowship opportunities for families and adults, to allow all of us to get to know and support one another.
To view The Lance: A New Look at our Ministries, 2023, please click here
We hope that you will join us – and experience the love of God in this very special place.
In Christ,
Dorothy+