A Glimpse of Life at CHC

Open to parishioners and non-parishioners. If not already, join one and encourage others!  To get involved in any of these or simply to learn more about how to plug-in to life at Church of the Holy Communion, contact Associate for Membership Development Kate Shcurch(kschurch [at] holycommunion [dot] org) (767.6987 x23)

All Saints Guild for women gathers in the daytime for fellowship and educational programs; twice a year, it provides financial gifts to faith-based organizations.  Meets September-May on the Second Tuesday of each month 10:30-12:00 in Room 308.  Bring a sandwich; refreshments are provided.
Contact: Betty Lyon 685-7108

Altar Guild provides an opportunity for women, men and youth to practice behind-the-scenes hospitality through preparation of the space where God’s people at gather for worship. This prayerful fellowship time includes putting worship resources in place and cleaning communion vessels.  Members meet whenever their weekly team is on-duty and seasonally to support liturgies
Contact: Carol Duke 901.685.5118 ciwduke [at] comcast [dot] net

Brotherhood of St. Andrew is an evangelism ministry of The Episcopal Church that brings men and boys together for fellowship, prayer and service; annually, it hosts the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper whose proceeds benefit faith-based organizations.  Meets on the Second and Fourth Saturday of each month at 8:00 a.m. for worship and education.  Breakfast refreshments are served.
Contact: Tommy Roberson 901.683.6731 roberson40 [at] msn [dot] com.

Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares one to receive the gift of contemplative prayer (experience God's presence within us, closer than breathing, thinking and consciousness).  Meets on the First Saturday of each month for a half-day beginning 9:00 a.m. in Quilling Chapel (two 20-minute periods of centering prayer, one 20-minute period of Lectio Divina/praying the scriptures).  A prayer tool called The Labyrinth also is available to walk in Cheney Parish Hall.
Contact: Eileen Olewinski 901.377.8141 eileen.olewinski [at] fedex [dot] com

Daughters of The King (DOK) is a spiritual sisterhood of women (an Order) dedicated to a life of prayer, service and evangelism; women are communicants of The Episcopal Church and other traditions.  Meets September-May on the Second Sunday of each month 12:30-1:30 in the Carrick Room.  The women of this Order offer daily, individual prayers for the concerns on our Prayer List.
Contact: Faith Van Doren 901.761.8075 greenbrook12 [at] yahoo [dot] com

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) is committed to bringing together all the women of the parish by strengthening their spiritual lives, providing learning opportunities for themselves as well as others who attend their seasonal educational offerings, supporting Christ-centered service/ministry, offering social/community-building gatherings and organizing certain seasonal events of the parish.  Meetings are called throughout the year to maintain fellowship and conduct certain business matters.
Contact: Adrienne Roth 901.753.8682 adrienneroth [at] comcast [dot] net

Friday Morning Men’s Bible Study focuses on the Sunday Eucharistic Lectionary lessons for the coming Sunday.  Meets September-May on Friday 7:00-8:00 a.m. in Room 214.  Donuts and coffee are provided.  
Contact: Ted Schurch 901.721.3032 tedkath1 [at] yahoo [dot] com

Gailor Guild for women gathers in the evening for fellowship and educational programs; one of its annual events is the Super Bowl Sunday “Soup Sale” to benefit those in need.  Meets September-May on the Second Monday of each month 7:00 p.m. in the Carrick Room.  Light refreshments are provided.
Contact: Judy Dean 901.818.9904 jdean7387 [at] hotmail [dot] com

Guild of The Christ Child ministers to children of the parish beginning at birth. In addition to a clergyperson, guild members visit the new mother/household soon after the birth of the child, connect them with the clergy for baptism arrangements, and often provide a meal.  Whenever a newborn is welcomed by a family, guild members are called on to serve.
Contact: Tracy Williams 901.377.8010 asilverjingle [at] gmail [dot] com

Knitting Ministry prayerfully crafts shawls for adults, youth/children and infants, prayer caps, scarves and “prayer bears” for parishioners and non-parishioners as reminders of God’s comfort and embrace.  Meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Room 307.  Bring a sandwich; refreshments are provided.
Contact: Bettie Clemmons 901.363.7082 wmbeclem53 [at] bellsouth [dot] net

Monday Morning Men’s Fellowship offers a setting within which to further develop and nurture spirituality through bible study, theological conversation, deeper understanding of Episcopal tradition, and how to reach balance amidst diverse lives and responsibilities.  Light breakfast refreshments are provided. Meets September-May on Monday 6:30-7:30 a.m. in Cheney Parish Hall.
Contact: The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher 901.767.6987 x14 orencher [at] holycommunion [dot] org

Poetry Group gathers those who are reading contemporary, published work and want to see the connection between poetry and the spiritual life. Meets on the First Tuesday of each month, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. in Room 307.
Contact: Robbie McQuiston 901.683.4862 mcquistonr [at] comcast [dot] net

Reading Life is a co-ed book group that reads a variety of books and enjoys great conversation.  Meets September-May on the First Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the Carrick Room.
Contact: Janie Morris 901.761.1020 morrishome1 [at] bellsouth [dot] net

Rector’s Bible Study for Men focuses on the Sunday Eucharistic Lectionary lessons for the coming Sunday.  Meets September-May on Tuesday 12:00-1:00 p.m. in Room 311.  Bring your own lunch or pick-up in the building from St. Mary’s School Cafeteria.
Contact: The Rev. Mark Rutenbar 901.767.6987 x12 mrutenbar [at] holycommunion [dot] org

Thursday Morning Bible Study focuses on a particular or various book(s) of The Bible over the course of the fall, winter, and spring.  Meets September-May with 2 offerings on Thursday: 8:30-9:30 and 10:30-11:30 in Room 308.
Contact: The Rev. Deacon Mimsy Jones 901.685.6916 summit70 [at] aol [dot] com

20s/30s Fellowship is for younger adults with or without children to build community, deepen spirituality, and work together in service to others.  Seasonal events hosted throughout the year.
Contacts: Betsy McGahey 901.288.4732 betsymcgahey [at] gmail [dot] com
               Alex Snyder 901.848.9150 ahsnyder87 [at] gmail [dot] com