Deconsecration Services

Deconsecration Services

Monday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m.: Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Memphis)
Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m.: Church of the Good Shepherd (Memphis)
Monday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.: St. Joseph Episcopal Church (Memphis)

A deconsecration service marks the transition of a church building from sacred use while giving thanks for generations of worship, ministry, and community life, and entrusting the congregation’s ongoing mission to new expressions of ministry. The service also acknowledges both loss and hope, reminding us that the Church’s life and mission continue beyond any particular building.

Deconsecration services will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4150 Boeingshire Dr., Memphis, on Monday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m.; Church of the Good Shepherd, 1971 Jackson Ave., Memphis, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m.; and St. Joseph Episcopal Church, 604 St. Paul Ave., Memphis, on Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. These congregations are among those that have come together to form St. Constance Episcopal Church. All are welcome to join in these services of thanksgiving, remembrance, and prayer for the future.