Founded in the late 1820s by the Elizabeth Whitmel Watkins family—who migrated from North Carolina to West Tennessee—Ravenscroft Episcopal Chapel began as a place of worship for the family and local community. The chapel was consecrated in 1836 by Bishop James Hervey Otey and named in honor of Bishop John Stark Ravenscroft, the first Bishop of North Carolina.
Today, Ravenscroft Chapel remains steadfast in its mission to offer a welcoming place of worship for all. Though our number of communicants is small, our commitment to our neighbors is anything but. Located on Holly Grove Road in the rural countryside west of Brighton, our faith community is friendly, supportive, and deeply dedicated to sharing the Gospel of Christ.
Leadership
The Reverend C.B. Baker, Supply Priest
Richard Vandergrift, Senior Warden
Julie Whitaker, Junior Warden
Brenda Scott, Treasurer
Mary Jo Lavelle
Worship
Sunday
| 8:45 a.m. | Holy Eucharist, Rite 2 (1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday)/ Morning Prayer (2nd & 4th Sunday) |
Outreach Ministries
Support for Drummonds Elementary
Each year, we collect and donate essential school supplies to support students and teachers at Drummonds Elementary School.
- Undie Sunday
A special drive to gather new underwear, clothing, and toiletry items for those served by Memphis Union Mission and Jacob’s Well. - Thistle & Bee Partnership
Beehives on our church property support the mission of Thistle & Bee, which empowers and employs women recovering from trauma and addiction. - Thanksgiving Blessings
We provide complete holiday meals for families served by the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
