Events at St. Mary’s

Annual Parish Meeting and

Vestry Elections

Sunday, November 23

If you would like to nominate someone for the Vestry slate, please reach out (confidentially) to any member of the Nominating Committee:  retiring Vestry members Clint Thompson, Kathy Clayton, Meg Krawczyk, Clay McCollum, Dean Nix; at-large members  Beverley Hoyt, Don Cosper, Barrie Wilson, Greg Ellis.  

Deadline to submit nominees is Friday, September 26.

Thursday, September 18

12:30 PM

Living Room

Do you have a flashlight when power goes out? How about a list of medicines if you have to go to the hospital unexpectedly? Join us for our next meeting when we learn more from Christy Baynes, founder of LifeCare for Seniors,  about how we can prepare for the unexpected, especially if we are older. A light lunch will be provided; see below to RSVP.

Thursday, September 18

5:30 PM

Motorcourt

Bring your own steaks to grill in the Motor Court.  We will eat together in Randolph Memorial Hall.  Baked potatoes and salad (plus water and tea) will be provided.  BYO adult beverage and a friend!  

To help us plan better, RSVP to Clint Thompson below.  

Tuesdays, September 23, October 7 & 21

(Meets Every Other Tuesday)

2:00-3:00 PM

Chapel

This confidential group provides support, relief, and community for caregivers.  Facilitated by members of our Pastoral Care team Cler Watkins and the Rev. Deacon Kaki O'Flinn.  

Thursday, September 25

5:30 PM

Magnolia Point

Grab a friend and meet us on the patio of Magnolia Point (2234 Magnolia Ave.) for some after-work/after-carpool fellowship!

Sunday, September 28

4:30 PM

following by Evensong

The Music at St. Mary’s series continues with an organ/harpsichord recital featuring A. Mitchell Stecher followed by Evensong for the Eve of the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels.  

The St. Mary’s Choir is directed by John Lowe and features music of Malcolm Archer, St. Mary’s own Greg Evans, Samuel Wesley, Harold Friedell, and Ernest Bullock. 

A reception in Randolph Memorial Hall follows the evensong service!

Sunday Mornings

9:30 AM-10:15 AM

The Life and Works of C.S. Lewis 

Led by Norman Jetmundsen

Randolph Memorial Hall

September 7, 14, and 28

(On September 21, Richard Ahlquist will lead our discussion.) 

Hidden Treasures-The Parables of Jesus

Led by Dave Dresher, Micki Haralson, David Cain, and  Cheryl Brakefield

Living Room

September 7-November 16

Sunday Mornings

8:45-9:25 AM

Randolph Memorial Hall

On any Sunday with Christian Education, we also offer a hot breakfast.  Join us in RMH for delicious food and even better company!  

Suggested donation:  $5 per person ages 6+ / $20 family max.  

Rehearsals on Mondays

5:00-6:00 PM in the Choir Room

We have openings for the 2025-2026 season!  The choir is open to high-school ages and above, and rehearsals begin September 8.  

The Women’s Study:  

Wednesdays at 10:10 AM

Randolph Memorial Hall. 

The Men’s Study:   Begins Tuesday, September 16, at 7:10 AM in Room 309

This fall, we explore several writings of Paul. We start with what is considered the earliest of the epistles, Galatians.

Both are also offered via Microsoft Teams.  Email Melodie Elam to be added to the distribution list for study notes and Teams link.

Our 2025-2026 Season has begun!

Our new Music Season is packed with fabulous and inspirational music events and programs, including special guests and many festival offerings throughout the church year.  See below to download the brochure with complete details!

Benefiting the Clothing Closet at

Highlands UMC

Our community ministry partner, Highlands United Methodist Church, manages a clothing closet for our neighborhood friends in need. We are collecting the following items to support this ministry: 

• Gently used men's and women's clothing (such as t-shirts, tops, sweatshirts, jackets, belts, and pants)
• Gently used men's and women's tennis shoes
• New men's and women's underwear and socks

All donations can be left in the St. Mary's Outreach office.

Monday-Friday

8:40 AM in the Nave

All are welcome to join us for this lay-led daily office.  Enter Drennen House via the motor court door and take the elevator to Level 3R.   On the first Thursday of the month, members of our choir lead a sung service of Morning Prayer.  

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