Thankfully worshipping, learning, and serving in St. Elmo, Chattanooga, and the broader region

All are welcome!

In-person service of Holy Eucharist is offered Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

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Mtr. Leyla announces her resignation
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In-Person WORSHIP

Here you will find everything you need to know about our Sunday morning worship services.

this week’s Lessons

Here you will find the collect and scripture readings for this week.

PAST SERMONS

Here you will find an archive of recent reflections written and delivered by Mother Leyla, Thankful Seminarians, and other guest preachers.

what makes thankful so special?

watch our 2018 diocesan video to find out!

Videography by Daniel Jacobs

GIFTS

Support our parish and community ministries by making a one-time or recurring gift to Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church.

GiVE TO THANKFUL

GIVE TO THE GAP FUND

Our Growth and Preservation Fundraiser is ongoing. Support the restoration and renovation of our beautiful and historic church!

Give to the gap fund

FURTHER RESOURCES

the anglican communion

10 AM SUNDAY WORSHIP & HOLY EUCHARIST

Most Sundays, we worship in person in our beautiful sanctuary.

Sunday morning worship is the celebration of Holy Eucharist. Baptized Christians of any denomination may choose to receive Communion in both kinds (bread and wine), which is understood to be the Body and Blood of Christ. Receiving the bread only is appropriate for those concerned about the spread of covid-19 or other diseases. If received, wine should be sipped directly from the cup.

Coffee Hour in St. Mary’s Parish Hall is available following the service and Christian formation for adults is offered in the conference room on most Sundays September-May.

We hope you will join us for worship and fellowship!

LOCATION, PARKING, & ACCESSIBILITY

1607 West 43rd Street
Chattanooga, TN 37409

The sanctuary faces Thankful Pl. on the corner of Alabama Ave. and can also be accessed via the side-door ramp along Alabama Ave.

Saint Mary's Parish Hall can be accessed by stair from the garden, and by stair and ramp from Thankful Place.

The church garden is located at the corner of West 43rd Street and Alabama Avenue.

Handicapped parking is available on Alabama Avenue directly beside the garden. Designated church parking is available on Thankful Place. Street parking is available on Alabama Avenue and West 43rd Street.