Memphis Inter-Religious Group
http://MemphisIRG.org
page stored February 24, 2018
HISTORY PAGE - some notes on past
events
some are placed
here so people have the contact info-
(Yes, I've noticed they aren't in the right
order - I just move things in batches from the "events"
page.
I'll try to fix this someday. Does anyone actually
read this page? Maybe it needs to be replaced by a blog, or
discussion, for example.)
2017 Events
- 2016 events lower down
2017
December
29, 6-8 AM special prayers at Indian Cultural Center
and Temple (Hindu)
December 29, 7-8:30 PM, Memphis Islamic Center. Speaker:
"Nurturing a new Muslim."
December 12 is the first evening of Chanukah which ends at sunset Dec 20. This is a relatively minor Jewish holiday gaining much
of its importance from proximity to Christmas; most Jewish
families have added gift giving to the traditional
candle-lighting. The holiday date to the period between the Old
Testament and New Testament. After Alexander the Great conquered
"the whole world", effectively ending the "Old Testament",
descendants of Alexander's generals inherited various parts of
the world. When one of these, Antiochus Epiphanes, desecrated
the Jewish Temple, a group of Jewish rebels took to the hills to
overthrow Persian rule of Israel. The Republic of Rome, probably
realizing that Persia was an eventual enemy, offered some
foreign aid. Much to everyone's shock, the Jewish Rebels won,
(the rededication of the temple is the nominal reason for
Chanukah, "the festival of lights") creating the most successful
Jewish Kingdom that ever existed (larger and longer lasting than
that of David and Solomon.) It remained a border state
between Rome and Persia, with an alliance with Rome that bears a
striking resemblance to the treaty between the United States and
the border state Vietnam during the 1960's and 1970's. It was
under that treaty that the Roman soldiers were present in
Jerusalem (and what had by then become an unpopular puppet
government of Rome) in the time of Jesus. Those amused by
details may find the treaty text in chapter 8 of the First Book
of Maccabees, which is in the Catholic Bible and the Protestant
Old Testament Apocrypha.
(As some people know, I enjoy speaking about the
Intertestamental period when I can get an invitation).
ADVENT
AND CHRISTMAS
Again, I can only
give a small scattering of events in this
list. E,g.Holy Communion Episcopal
starts wreath-making Nov 26 and will
have a "visit from St.Nicholas" at its
Wednesday supper Dec 6. "
St. Nicholas is dropping
in for merriment Wednesday, December 6. The Crossings Sunday School
class is is putting on a pantomime of St. Nick and his generosity.
There will be special music by the children choirs. We'll also be
making "pass-it" bags to give to people we meet on the street in
need. If you can bring gloves, socks, chapsticks and small hand
lotions, they will be put to a good use!
Like last year, the
children should bring a shoe to receive goodies from St. Nicholas.
December 10, 4 PM.
St John's Episcopal, Service of Lessons and
Carols. Prelude at 3:40.
Memphis
Chamber Choir, with the
Memphis BoyChoir and Memphis GirlChoir
Sunday Dec 10 5:30
PM "O Antiphons" service at Holy Communion
Episcopal: "Each verse of O Come, O Come
Emmanuel will be accompanied by the
scripture upon which it is based, a hymn to
amplify the symbolism and prayer to help us
prepare for the Christ child."
Dec
13, 7 PM. Adoremus - Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception, Roman Catholic - An
evening of music, reflection, prayer and
confession for 20s/30s.
Dec 15, 7 PM, Camerata Concert St Mary's
Episcopal
Dec 17, 6 - 7 PM, Festival of Carols, Second
Presbyterian Church.
Dec 20, 5:30 PM - Neighborhood Caroling, St
Mary's Epscopal (start with pizza at
5:30)
Longest
Night service 6:30 PM Dec 21. Holy Communion
Episcopal "Thursday, December 21 is our
moving service for the Longest Night at 6:30
p.m. in the chapel. Invite people you know
are feeling grief and loss. Service includes
payer, candle-lighting, Eucharist and
reflective music on violin and guitar. "
Holy Communion Episcopal has its Children's
Pageant at 4 PM Dec 24 followed by a 6 PM
service, a prelude at 10:30 PM and service
at 11, and a 10 AM Service on Dec 25.
January 3, Wednesday. 8 AM - New Year's
Eucharist, St. Mary's Cathedral
(And, of course, a service and breakfast
with the homeless every Wednesday morning
St Mary's Cathedral, Feast of Lights,
January 7 - the end of the Christmas season,
"Epiphany". Youth Activities 4 PM, Service
at 6 PM, giant bonfire of used Christmas
trees at 7 PM.
A large variety of choirs perform in the
Peabody Hotel Lobby, with nice Christmas
decorations. I believe this starts the day
after Thanksgiving.
(end of "Christmas"section)
December 5. First Tuesday.
Catholic Ministry to Gays and Lesbian
Persons. (All people are welcome.)
Potluck supper 6:30, no need to bring anything
especially your first time. Program at 7 PM.
Christmas Carols. Marian Hall, under the
sanctuary at Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception, 1695 Central. (Parking lot in rear
provides easiest access.)
December 6, Soul supper at St John's
Episcopal. (A series that has had
outstanding speakers.) Social time 5:30,
dinner 6:30, Geoff Calkins, sports columnist
for the Commercial Appeal: "What Brings
Memphis Together."
December 9, 2017. Special prayers at
Indian Cultural Center and Temple. 9:30, 12
noon, 12:30. I think
this is a ceremony in honor of donors abut
all are welcome, food after, a nice chance
to visit this extremely interesting and
rapidly expanding temple.
December 9, Saturday, 7 PM Concert. A Beale
Canto Christmas. Balmoral Presbyterian
Church. Free
The
program is varied and includes some traditional, classic Christmas
selections by Josquin Des Prez, Michael Engelhardt, Steven Sametz
and Michael Sitton, gorgeous settings of Amen from Songs of Paradise
by Dan Forrest and Alleluia by Ralph Manuel, and some creative
settings of traditional Christmas pieces such as We Three Kings, We
Wish You a Merry Christmas, Pat-a-Drummer- (a take-off of
Pat-a-pan), Jackson Berkey's setting of Still, Still, Still, and
Keep yo' Lamps, an inspirational setting of a spiritual by Timothy
Takach. In short, something for everyone- a concert the whole family
will enjoy!
December 14,
Thursday 7 - 9:30 PM. Community Forum, 2nd Baptist Church."Cultivating
Compassion in Civil Discourse" with Michael Gerson, nationally
syndicated columnist and former White House deputy assistant to
the president. 4680 Walnut Grove. Tickets from Second Baptist, 901.682.3395
info@2ndmemphis.org
Dec 15, 1 PM Sermon, Memphis Islamic Center. While I
don't usually mention the usual sermons at usual times of worship,
I can't resist passing on that Yasir Qadhi will be speaking on the
Palestine Problem at the usual weekly service at 1 PM Friday at
MIC. My recollection is that most of his sermons get
streamed on-line and often are placed on Youtube later; I hope
this will be on Youtube as I'll be in transit at the time of the
sermon.
Dec 15 and 16 , 6 PM, special prayers at Indian Cultural Center
and Temple. https://icctmemphis.org/icct/home/node
BUt also recell there are refreshments and a chance to visit more
informally at noon on Saturdays.)
December 15, 7PM Camerata Concert at St. Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral. Vocal Ensemble, directed by Matthew Bowlin
Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols and holiday favorites
December 19 - 20, 8 am - noon, Christmas Toy Store of the
Neighborhood Christian Centers, 785 Jackson
Avenue. Volunteers needed (shifts) and
volunteers sought for other projects, See http://ncclife.org/join-the-neighborhood/volunteer/upcoming-events/
December 20 - Third Wednesday, 6 PM. Writers group at Holy
Communion Episcopal. Subject
"Gratitude". Turn up with a five minute reading; listeners
welcome. The Wednesday church supper is at 5:30, so you can
eat first. (Does dinner happen this week?)
November
8, 6 PM,
Calvary
Episcopal.
Start of a
five week
"discovery"
class, history
and working of
the Episcopal
Church.
Focused for
people in the
process of
joining the
church but
visitors are
welcome.
November 8, Weds, St Mary's
Episcopal Cathedral. "Revival
Jamboree". Gather
5:45, Music 6 PM, Potluck supper
6:40PM, closing prayers
7:30 PM.
November 9 6 PM,
Civil Rights Museum. Free.
This third discussion in the
Memphis Educational Equity
Learning Series will explore
inequity in public education and
gain a deeper understanding of
how it affects student outcomes
in Memphis.
More detail and Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-haves-the-have-nots-equity-in-public-education-tickets-39295698492?ref=estw
November 9 5-8 PM Civil
Rights Museum, Book Signing. We Rise:
The Earth Guardians Guide to Building a Movement
that Restores the Planet
Book Signing with Xiuhtezcatl
Martinez
Thursday, November 9, 6-8pm •
State of Tennessee Gallery • FREE
November
10, 8 AM-4 PM Our Time, Our Voice: An
MLK50 Youth Convening
FREE for 9-12 Graders •
Registration required
First Baptist Church-Broad, 2853 Broad
Avenue
Register at
http://mlk50.civilrightsmuseum.org/youth-convening
November 10, 8 PM Play :
Love Letters
Germantown Performing Arts Center
1801 Exeter Rd., Germantown, TN
Gickets $29 up. All proceeds benefit
Church Health Center.
Box office 901-751-7500.
November 10-12.The storyteller Donald
Davis will be at Balmoral Presbyterian
Church. Highly recommended! Friday
7 PM, Saturday
7 PM, Church service Sunday 11 AM. All
free and open to the public. There are
likely to be other workshops during the
day Saturday.
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1102752268720&ca=74d27d65-9f26-4c9d-9a5b-3aa174b4b1a2
Nov 10, Friday 7:30 PM. Bonfire
and Qur'an, Memphis Islamic Center,
"The Bonfire will begin precisely at
7:30 pm, we will be roasting halal
marshmallows and making s'mores with all
the youth of Memphis. Afterwards, Br.
Safi Khan will lead a short reflection
circle focusing on the hereafter, and
the hadith in which Rasulallah (S) said
"Be in this world as a traveler"."
[Rasulallah = the orophet
of God, that is, Mohammad.]
There will be free dessert for all the
attendees inshaAllah!
Ages 13 and up ONLY.
Nov 11, Saturday. MLK50 City-Wide
Food Drive. (what is wrong with
the website at https://mlk50.org/?
Who can give me a better pointer?)
Nov 11,Noon, Memphis
Islamic Center. ENGINEERING- a
workshop for
Engineering students and those
considering studying for a career in
engineering. Free, open to all.
Students and parents invited.
November 11, retreat and planning day,
Lynching Sites Memphis project. 9:30
AM - 3 PM.
at Balmoral Presbyterian
Church, 6413 Quince (near Kirby exit off
Bill Morris Parkway)
Much of the World has Armistice Day on
Nov 11. The US has
"Veteran's Day." The only celebration
I've seen yet mentioned locally is a
Massing of the Colors at Holy Communion
Episcopal at 2 PM Nov 12th. The
service combines the colors and color
guards of active, reserve and National
Guard units, civic and patriotic
organizations.
Nov 12, 12:30 PM, Concert at St.
Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.
Featuring Justin Merrick, this is a
contemplative concert in an inter-genre
journey through music, theology,
meditation, and healing reliving a
transformative mission trip to
Uganda. It will be in St. Mary's
nave right after services on November 12
so stay for this experience!
November
12, 3 PM. Movie, The Sultan and the
Saint. A MAJOR Interfaith event.
Reserve early.
Ticket infohttp://www.memphisinterfaith.org/event/memphis-premiere-of-the-sultan-and-the-saint/
Free but please reserve seats
promptly.
November 12, Sunday, Memphis Islamic
Center
Sunday evening, we will hold
our bimonthly college and young
professionals dinner and discussion
circle. The topic for this coming Sunday
evening is "Being Social Like the
Prophet (S)".
Come hungry for food and a great
spiritual discussion. Bella's Pizza will
be provided for attendees followed by
the Halaqa. Please be on time at 7:30 pm
inshaAllah! Ages 18 and up ONLY
November 13, Monday, at
2PM, Jewish
Historical Society
Talk at the
Jewish Community
Center. Annabelle
Gurwitch, comedic
actress and
author.
November
13 5 PM.
Memphis Lynching
Sites Project. 2nd and
4th Mondays,
Fellowship Hall of
First Baptist
Church.
First Baptist is
located at 200
East Parkway
North, Memphis, TN
38112.
November
14 PAX
CHRISTI potluck
6:30PM,Speaker 7 PM,
at the Friends
Meeting House,
Walnut Grove at
Prescott.
an
excellent speaker,
Dr. Michael
Pahls, part of the
faculty of
theology at Saint
Agnes Academy and
an adjunct
professor of
theology at
Christian Brothers
University and
Memphis Theological Seminary.
He will speak on
better ways to
attract young
people to the
peace and social
justice movement.
November 14 2nd Tuesday is also the meeting time
of MICAH, the Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope, a
monthly meeting of representatives of a forming coalition of
faith-based and community organizations joining together to give a
more powerful voice for issues of justice in our city. 7-8:30
PM. The intent is to let independent organizations be aware
of what others are doing and seek ways to act interdependently for
greater impact. Is your organization represented?
Should it be? contact Rabbi Bauman at Temple Israel, or
info@micahmemphis.org.
November 15 5:30 PM. The Future of DACA, an Analysis and
Panel Discussion about the Dream Act.
Organized by Latino Memphis. Halloran Centre for
Performing Arts & Education, 225 South Main Street
Registration requested (free) at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-of-daca-an-analysis-and-panel-discussion-about-the-dream-act-tickets-38880533723
November 16. Joiut Thanksgiving Dinner,
Heartsong Church and Memphis Islamic Center. $7. (6:30 PM.) I got
late news of this and it may be sold out. Call MIC at 901-231-9340 or Heartsong at (901)
755-6332 800 Houston
Levee, Cordova/
November 17-18, Civil Rights Museum
Fri 1-4:30, Sat 10-2. Workshops:
Protecting the Legacy: African American Women.
Items of interest include suffrage, voting, political activity,
club and church women, community work, nurses, teachers, and
racial uplift. The public can bring in original photographs,
letters, scrapbooks, and other memorabilia to the museum on the
days and times listed above. Items will be scanned and returned to
the owner. Oral histories will also be conducted on site for those
who can vividly recall actions of African American women during
this time period. For more details, call Chick History at
615-913-2513. You can preregister at
https://protect.chickhistory.org/reservations/
Nov 17. 6:30 PM Civil Rights Museum. Film and panel
discussion. Free. Who killed Marsha P. Johnson? She was one
of the icons of the gay rights movement in the 1960s, the
self-described "street queen" of NY's gay ghetto, and founded the
Transvestites Action Revolutionaries with fellow luminary Sylvia
Rivera. When Johnson's body was found in the Hudson River in 1992,
police called it a suicide and didn't investigate. In David
France's new documentary, trans activist Victoria Cruz seeks to
uncover the truth of her death while celebrating her legacy.
Trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pADsuuPd79E&feature=youtu.be.
November 18. Balmoral Presbyterian. 10 Am - Noon. Pre-Holiday
Retreat. The holiday season is a time of stress for many.
Many cope with Loss, Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Grief, Depression.
Come ssek peace. refreshments and fellowship from 9:45 am.
Come find a
pathway to
peace
throughStress...Anxiety...Anger...GriefResentment...Loss...Depression...Hopelessness
November 19, Sunday, 11 AM. A very unusual program at
the Pema Karpo Meditation Center. Poster at
http://jeweledlotus.org/pemakarpo/pdf/refuge-and-bodhisattva-vows-nov-19-2017.pdf
November 19, Fundraising Dinner & Comedy evening for
Global Orphan Support (Muslim sponsorship. All are welcome,
a great place tio meet neighbors you might not otherwise
meet.) FedEx Event Center, Cordova. $25. For details
and poster, scroll down at
https://hhrd.org/buyTickets?eventid=163
Sunday Nov 19. Thanksgiving Potluck dinner after church, Unity
Church. Turkey and Ham provided, bring a side dish.
November 21 7 PM
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. A MAJOR
Annual Interfaith Event. Held this year
at First Baptist Church. Christian,
Jewish,Muslim. Several new African-American
Congregations are joining this year. 100 East
Parkway North (at Poplar). Reception follows.
November 22. Calvary Episcopal. 6:30 PM Wednesday even8ings
downtown. For folks who participated or were interested in
the Sidewalks in the Kingdom
discussions, these Wednesday evening sessions, led by architect
Matt Seltzer, are designed to continue looking at both Memphis and
at trends within urban thinking and attempting to view these
discussions as a part of a larger discernment of how we can act on
our faith within downtown and our parish. No pre-reading or
book-buying needed. See you in the Emison room ollWednesday nights
at 6:30!
(This follows Calvary's 5:30 Wednesday supper.)
Nov 23, 10 AM. Thanksgiving. Church of the Holy Communion
has a full thanksgiving service with choir.
Nov 24, Friday, 6 PM.
Speaker, Temple Israel. Anat Hoffman, Chairwoman of "Women at
the Wall", a significant Israeli civil rights
activist,will speak at the Friday evening Service.
Nov 25, 2017 Moscow Ballet,
Great Russian Nutcracker at the
Cannon Center. Ticket sale starts
May 5.
November
27 5 PM.
Memphis Lynching
Sites Project. 2nd
and 4th Mondays, Fellowship
Hall of First Baptist
Church. First
Baptist is located at
200 East Parkway
North, corner of
Poplar
October
27,Friday
Congressman
Steve Cohen at
Gaisman
Community
Center, 11AM
-1 PM, 4221
Macon Road.
October 27, 7
PM. Concert
(Memphis
BoyChoir,
GirlChoir) at
St. John's
Episcopal.
October 27, 7
PM. Hallowe'en
concert,
Memphis Opera,
Clark Opera
Center, $10.
Music Director
Michael Sakir
curates a
concert of
ghoulish,
ghostly,
gorgeous music
to kick off
your Halloween
festivities.
Costumes are
welcome!
October 27-28, Recovery
Retreat at St
Columba.
Join St. Mary's
Episcopal in the
peaceful woods of St.
Columba for an overnight
retreat, learning
practices to deepen your
connection to each
other, and to God
through prayer,
meditation and conscious
contact with the God you
are growing to
understand. Retreat
beings at 5pm on Friday,
Oct. 27, and ends at 5pm
on Saturday. Dinner
Friday, and breakfast
and lunch are included.
Overnight space is
limited to 48 people
with double occupancy.
To reserve your spot,
please email Shannon
Tucker at
shannon.tucker(at)gmail.com
or call 901-281-0785 for
more information.
Registration Fee: $125,
which includes retreat
registration, overnight
lodging and all meals.
Registration site will
open August 1 for online
registration.
October 28. Church of
the Holy Communion
(Episcopal) is
organizing a water trip,
"Theology of Water", on
the Ghost River. About
six hours of paddling.
(Link not working at
this time, consider
calling the church.)
October 28, 9 AM,
Run4Palestine, Shelby
Farms. http://run4palestine.com
(fundraiser, $35 or $25)
October 28, Saturday,
6:15 PM. Community
Dinner at Masjid
As-Salaam. Learn about
Bangla Desh and the
Rohingya Crisis.
(all welcome, but be
reminded that usually
men and women are in
separate rooms.)
October 28, Saturday,
5-7 PM. Halloween event
in Victorian Village.
Adams Avenue. St.
Mary's Epsicopal is
among the churches and
businesses that will
have booths.
October 29, 7 PM. St
Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral, Halloween
Concert. An evening of
spooky musical treats.
Costumes welcomed!
Reception following.
October 29.
Celebrating the
Reformation.
5:30 worship
service, Church
of The Holy
Communion (Walnut
Grove between Perkins)
with the Episcopal
Bishop and four area
Lutheran (ELCA) churches
participating. Reception
follows.
October 30 - Nov 6.
Indie Memphis Film
Festival.
https://festival2017.indiememphis.com/schedule?mc_cid=3294fc9523&mc_eid=131abc9660
Wednesday, Nov. 1, from
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.,
Calvary Episcopal in the
Great Hall, Spencer
Reece, acclaimed poet
and secretary to the
Bishop of Madrid, will
show excerpts from the
film, Voices Beyond the
Wall. He will talk about
his work with orphaned
girls rescued from the
streets of San Pedro
Sula, Honduras, the
murder capital of the
world, who find their
voices in poetry as they
heal traumas of their
past and prepare to
transition into an
uncertain future.
The movie will be shown
Nov 3 at the
Madison Avenue Pocket
Park (151 Madison Ave.)"
on Friday, Nov. 3, for
Voices Beyond the Wall,
a documentary about the
girls of Our Little
Roses orphanage in San
Pedro Sula, Honduras.
Recommended donation is
$5, all of which will go
to Our Little Roses."
November 2. The 16th
annual Conference for
Clergy and
Congregations, presented
by St. John's United
Methodist Church,
Methodist Le Bonheur
Healthcare, and Church
Health is Thursday, Nov.
2 at Mississippi
Boulevard Christian
Church, 70 N. Bellevue
Blvd. This year's
conference will feature
keynote speaker Rev. Dr.
Otis Moss III, senior
pastor Trinity United
Church of Christ on
Chicago, IL. Admission
is free, but space is
limited to the first 300
registrants. Deadline to
register is October 16,
2017. Log on to
churchhealth.org/FCO to
register.
November 3, 9 PM. Indie
Memphis shows the film
"An Accidental
Drowning", partly funded
by the Lynching Sites of
Memphis
Project.
(short documentary)
At Playhouse on the
Square. Tickets https://festival2017.indiememphis.com/schedule/59ca95961efc440012241806\
Nov 3 4 PM. Choir
festival at St John's
Episcopal. Young people
from around the city,
November 4-5, Episcopal
Bookshop Open House
(Christmas stock
display). Parking lot of
St Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral.
Satuday 9:30 AM - 4 PM,
Sunday I think will be 9
am - 1 pm.
November 4, 9 AM-12.
Free Workshop at Holy
Communion Episcopal
Church: Learning
Gracious Leadership
Skills.
Please register at http://www.episwtn.org/leadership
so they know how many
will attend.
Nov
5 Sunday AFTER
5:30 pm Choral
Evensong at
Holy Communion
Episcopal -
Low country
shrimp boil
dinner,
$25/person.
Gumbo. advance
purchase
requested.
November
5 - 7, 10 AM-
4 PM. Holland
Bulbs for sale
by Temple
Israel
Sisterhood, at
the Pool House
behind the
Jewish
Community
Center.
Nov 5, 5P M.
All Saints day
concert,
Calvary
Episcopal
Church. http://www.calvarymemphis.org/assets/1981/2017_music_web.pdf
Program
includes
Durufle's
Requium Mass.
(Gregorian
Chant)
November 6,
Monday. Noon.
Church Health
Center Movie.
In
partnership
with Mama
Gaia, Church
Health will
screen the
documentary
film "What the
Health" at 12
p.m. on
Monday, Nov.
6. Filmmaker
Kip Andersen
uncovers the
secret to
preventing and
even reversing
chronic
diseases, and
he
investigates
why the
nation's
leading health
organizations
doesn't want
people to know
about it. Mama
Gaia will
provide
complementary
refreshments
and lunch
bites while
supplies last.
The screening
will be in
Church
Health's
Community Room
at Crosstown
Concourse,
1350 Concourse
Ave. Free and
open to the
public.
November 7,
First Tuesday.
Catholic
Ministry to
Gays and
Lesbian
Persons.
(All people
are welcome.)
Potluck supper
6:30, no need
to bring
anything
especially
your first
time. speaker
at 7 PM.
Thanksgiving.
Marian
Hall, under
the sanctuary
at Cathedral
of the
Immaculate
Conception,
1695 Central.
(Parking lot
in rear
provides
easiest
access.)
Noticed Sept 16: Current Movie -
"Menashe", at the Malco Ridgeway Cinema. In
Yiddish, Enlish subtitles. A child custody
conflict taking place in the subculture of a
highly religious Jewish Chassidic group in New
York.
Sept 20 (evening) Start of Rosh
Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Temple Israel has a pointer
to a string of videos in the
"preparation for Rosh Hashanah"
category, at
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4P7Js_knij9HT76bEc-jH4BroanQ_iA3
Temple Israel invites visitors - no
tickets needed. Here are a few
services for this Jewish holiday
season:
Sept 16, 9:30 PM, (location to be
announced) refreshments, penitential
pravers.
Sept 20, services (repeated) 6 and
8:15 PM
Sept 21, main service at 10 PM (other
services for children, teens, etc, may
be at other times)
Sept 22, usual Sabbath service,
6:15 (refreshments at 5:45)
Sept 23, 5 PM, Shelby Farms (it is a
tradition to throw memories of old
sins into a body of water.)
Sept 24, 10:30 AM, memorial service at
the cemetery
Sept 29 (Yom Kippur, the Day of
Repentance) evening service at 6 pm
repeated at 8:15. This is a 24-hour+
fast day for religious jews.
Sept 30 - activities all day, main
service starts at 10 AM, services,
classes, discussion groups, etc., all
the way through until the evening
service which starts at 6:30 PM and is
followed by refreshments.
Other synagogues have somewhat similar
schedules, although more traditional
ones celebrate Rosh Hashanah for two
days instead of one (Yom Kippur is
still one day) and depending on size
of building and size of congregation
may require reservations/tickets for
the main services.
Sept 21-30. Indian Cultural Center
ant Temple. Eads. Brahmotsavam
and Navaratri celebrations. Numerous
spacial prayers each day.
Procession 5 PM Sept 22.
Special programs starting 2:30 PM on
Sept 30 continue all evening,
ending with "Maha Prasadam" at 8:30
PM. My understanding is that
that last item amounts to a large
congregational dinner and that
visitors are welcome. Am I right?
Major dance program Saturday
2:30-4:30, Tale of Lord Krishna in
dance, music, costume. Highly
recommended. $25.
Sept 28 3 PM
Groundbreaking for a
new chapel at Memphis
Theological Seminary
at the corner of Union Avenue
and St. Agnes
Sept 28, U of Memphis. Lecture,
Reparations, A Democratic Idea.
Demands
for reparations for slavery and Jim Crow have been
dismissed as costly, divisive, and unfair. Yet
African American activists and intellectuals from
the 19th century to the 21st have often expressed
their political aspirations in the language of
reparations. Lawrie Balfour teaches political theory
and American studies at the University of Virginia.
The author of Democracy’s Reconstruction: Thinking
Politically with W. E. B. Du Bois and The Evidence
of Things Not Said: James Baldwin and the Promise of
American Democracy, she has published numerous
articles and book chapters on race, gender,
literature, and democracy.
River Room, 300 University Center,
University of Memphis
Free and open to the public
Reception 5:30 PM Lecture 6 PM
Convenient and affordable parking in the Zach
Curlin Garage
Sept 29 11 am - 1 pm
From Congressman Steve Cohen:
Bringing Congress to
your Corner :
On
Friday, September 29, 11:00am to
1:00pm, my office will hold
“Congress on your Corner” office
hours at the North Branch Library
(1192 Vollintine Ave). If you have
questions or problems with Social
Security, Medicare, FHA, the VA or
any other federal agencies, my
staff will be on hand to answer
questions and provide assistance.
We hope you can make it.
Sept 29, 9 am - 1:30 PM. Women's
Foundation for Greater Memphis -
Back to School Project and Resource
Room opening.
http://tri-statedefender.com/womens-foundation-moving-forward-with-38126-focus/
September 29-30, 2017, Memphis
Teach-In: The Church and Civil
Rights
Two days of panels by
scholars from around the country, key
note addresses from nationally
recognized leaders, sermons, art
exhibitions and performances by youth
on racial and economic justice./ A
rather incredible speakers list
including James Lawson, who was
prominent in Memphis in 1968.
National Civil Rights
Museum $50
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/memphis-teach-in-the-church-and-civil-rights-tickets-33595451901
Sept 30, 12:15 PM, Visit the
Crosstown Concourse (former
Sears tower). A meeting in the
Temple Israel Conference Room at
Crosstown to meet people from A Step
Ahead, Church Health, City Leadership,
Crosstown Concourse. Learn more about
key, needle-moving organizations that
makeup the Crosstown community.
Sept 30. Deadline to enter a vocal
competition sponsored by the Beethoven
Club of Memphis.
http://www.beethovenclubmemphis.org/
Sept 30,. Memphis Pride Day,
Robert Church Park, 4th and Beale.
https://midsouthpride.org/
Numerous groups will be represented,
CMGLP, Pax Christi, St. Mary's
Episcopal, Idlewild and Evergreen
Presbyterian, - most welcome
everyone even if not a member of
that group. Forming up to march will
probably be about 12:30 PM. Parade
at 1.
(Jewish participation will likely be
limited due to conflicting synagogue
services, it is Yom Kippur,)
If you would like a lighter activity
later in the day downtown,
Sept 30, 4 PM. Court
Square. (62 N. Main)
Blessing of the Animals, by
Calvary Episcopal Church
bring your own pet, but there
will be a lot of initeresting
things: Police Dept dogs and horses,
Fire Dept dogs,
horse-drawn carriages, etc. Free hot
dogs, free veterinarian advice.
Sept 30. Congregational Supper,
Masjid Ar-Rahman, after
sunset. 7906
Lowrance Road, Memphis, TN 38125
"The Day of Ashura" . This is
a break-the-fast meal, with an
arguable historical association to
the Jewish fast day of Yom Kippur.
There are different Sunni and Shi'a
interpretations. See https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4566696/when-is-ashura-2017/
Sept 30 - Free Flu shots, Masjid
As-Salaam, 10 AM-2 PM
1065
Stratford Road, Memphis, TN
38122
Ages 7 and up. Free if
uninsured, bring insurance
card if insured.
October 1. Native
American Flute Workshop (free) after
the Sunday Service at Unity Church of
Practical Christianity.
October 1. Special
Service honoring Memphis Police,.
St. John's Episcopal Church,
10:30AM
October 1. Evensong, Calvary
Episcopal, 5 PM
October 1, 6:30 PM, Congregational
Supper at Masjid As-Salaam, foot
of Covington Pike. Palestinian food,
culture, tradition.
Free, all welcome. (Not
political). Men and women are
usually in separate rooms, but
visitors may request an exception.
Highly Recommended.
October 3, Tuesday noon to 1PM. U
of Memphis Panel Discussion.
Drawing the Protest Line
Freedom of Assembly, Speech, and
Expression
UC River Room (300)|Pizza will be
served!
October 3, First
Tuesday. Catholic Ministry to Gays
and Lesbian Persons.
(All people are welcome.) Potluck
supper 6:30, no need to bring anything
especially your first time. speaker at
7 PM is Father David Knight, retired
pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, speaking on his faith journey.
Popular author and speaker.
Marian Hall, under the sanctuary at
Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception, 1695 Central. (Parking lot
in rear provides easiest access.)
October 4
Wednesday. 40th Anniversary
Celebration, Downtown Memphis
Annual Meeting. Civic
Center Plaza and DMC office, 114 N.
Main. Open house 5-5:30, 5:30-7
Awards ceremony, 7-9 Street Party.
Free. RSVP for tickets to
taylor@downtownmemphis.org.
Volunteers wanted, https://serve.volunteerodyssey.com/event/58606-Downtown-Memphis-Commission-40th-Annual-Celebration
October 4 - start
of Sukkot, a major Jewish seasonal
holiday, commemorating
the 40 years in the wilderness.
Properly celebrated by eating
outdoors, picnics, and the like. 7
days, followed by "the eight day of
solemn assembly", Shemini Atzeres,
which the Bible specifies as a holiday
but neglects to say what is being
celebrated. The rabbis resolved this
by scheduling the annual reading cycle
of lessons in the synagogue to end and
restart on this day, reading the last
lines of Deuteronomy, rerolling the
scroll, and reading the first few
lines of Genesis. Also, dancing with
the scrolls.
At Temple Israel the schedule looks
like this, other synagogues are
somewhat similar:
October 1, Sunday, 10 AM. Build the
"Sukkah", booth, for outside
activities
October 4, Wednesday, 5:30 PM.
Outdoor service and picnic
October 5, noon, lunch and learn in
the sukkah, 7 PM, Concert in the
Sukkah
October 6, noon, lunch and learn in
the sukkah, 6:15 PM, Sabbath service
in the sukkah
October 8, usual Saturday activities
(class 8:45, service at 10 AM
outdoors)
(see also October 8 below)
October 8 Sunday, 11 am, food
truck festival
October 11, noon, lunch and learn
outside,
October 11 6:15, Simchas
Torah Service (the really fun one to
visit) inside
October 12, 9 AM, memorial service
October 5 Hooks
Institute Open House Reception
5:30 PM, Panel 6 PM. University Center
304, U of Memphis.
Presentation of papers on
critical Civil Rights issues of
today.. See http://memphis.edu/benhooks
October 5, Thursday, 6-7:30 PM.
Speaker at St. John's Episcopal
Church. Sister Eliseea Papacioc,
an internationally-known iconographer
and a nun in the Romanian Orthodox
Church, is coming to Saint John's as
she tours Tennessee. She will
present a number of her icons, speak
about her calling as an icon "writer"
and discuss the spirituality of
praying with icons.
October 5 6-8:30 PM. Peace and
Justice Center - Grass-roots
organizer training. Crosstown
Concourse 451 (Wheelchair Accessible).
Fee (sliding scale, don't worry).
Preregistration required. https://midsouthpeace.org/event/marshal-skills-training/
October 5, Taste of Cooper-Young. $50
(Benefits First Congo). Info
and
Tickets at https://simplecheckout.authorize.net/payment/CatalogPayment.aspx
October 6, 1:15 PM. Guest preacher
at Masjid As-Salaam, "Making
Masjids (mosques) a More Welcoming
Place." This might be of
interest to people thinking about this
in their own houses of worship. (half
hour talk, then 15 minute prayer
service. Sit on the floor or ask
for a folding chair.)
October 6 - Docent-led tours of
Calvary Episcopal Church downtown,
First Friday 11-1 and First Sunday
after the 10 AM Service,
October 6, 7:30 PM, Special Panel
discussion at Memphis Islamic
Center. Video streaming
will be attempted, if you'd like a
look at a Muslim "denominational"
meeting kick-off panel.
October 6 to 8. Living Beyond
Breast Cancer Conference: Sharing
Wisdom, Sharing Strength (National
Conference, Peabody Hotel)
http://www.lbbc.org/programs-events/living-beyond-breast-cancer-conference-sharing-wisdom-sharing-strength
October 7, Saturday, 4 PM. Concert
at St. Georges Episcopal, Luna
Nova. 2425 S. Germantown Road
Biber, Telemann, Bah, Korngold, Brumby
http://mailchi.mp/dafcb3d0e881/news-from-luna-nova-music?e=c6777cf3dc
October 7. The Islamic Society of
North America has its major
annual conference at the Hilton in
Memphis. Not exactly the same things
as the annual conference of a
Christian denomination, but that may
be the nearest analogy. People
may find the website at http://www.isna.net/memphis/
interesting.
The site also has a link to their
magazine http://www.isna.net/islamic-horizons-magazine/
for anyone who wonders what an Islamic
"denominational" magazine might look
like. They have several whole
issues online, and they make
interesting reading.
October 8. Sunday. Sukkah Fest at
Chabad. Spaghetti Dinner,
cotton candy, sno cones. kid's games.
Petting zoo. 5 PM, 2570 Kirby Parkway.
RSVP
Chabad@Jewishmemphis.com
$12donation requested.
(Come join a Jewish picnic. Eating
outdoors is one of the major ways of
celebrating Sukkot, the Jewish holiday
commemorating the years wandering
between Egypt and the Promised Land.
Not a political event, just an excuse
for a nice party.) (No ice
cream, that is for the holiday of
Shavuot. Religious customs can be
amusing.)
October 8. Dinner at the Memphis
Islamic Center, $10 person, $25
family. In honor of those returning
from the pilgrimage to Mecca.
I think this is an
early meal, such as 4:30 PM - you may
call 754-0370 to check
October 8
1 PM Concert at
St. Mary's
Episcopal.
Organ and Flute.
Sunday service
ends about 12:30,
reception, concert
at 1.
Delara
Hashimi -
Flute/Piccolo and
Dennis Janzer -
Organ.
Featuring a new
composition by
Dennis Janzer for
Flute and Organ:
Two
Impressions:
I. A Tranquil
Moment
II. A Pleasant
Occurrence.
And more
October 9. 5 PM.
Memphis Lynching Sites Project. 2nd
and 4th Mondays, Fellowship Hall of
First Baptist Church. First
Baptist is located at 200 East Parkway
North, Memphis, TN 38112.
https://lynchingsitesmem.org/
October 10, 2nd Tuesday, Pax
Christi, the Roman Catholic Peace
group, pot luck supper at
6:30 PM, meeting at 7.
Friends Meeting House, Walnut
Grove at Prescott.
http://www.paxchristimemphis.org
October 11, Wednesday
(every Wednesday evening, 7:30 PM)
Memphis Islamic Center.
Sheik Yasir Qadhi is giving a series
of lectures on Islamic History: "Lives
of the Sahaba". The lecture
will be broadcast online LIVE at www.memphisislamiccenter.org/live The
full MIC prayer schedule is at http://bit.ly/2wk0EgN.
October 11, talk at Brooks Museum, 6 PM reception, 7
PM Panel, about the exhibit of Saudi Arabian Art which
is at the Art Museum of the University of Memphis
through Jan 6th.
Simchas Torah celebrations (Jewish holiday, see
October 4 above). The most interesti8ng
service for visitors is the "Rejoicing in the Law"
service, 6:15 October 11 at Temple Israel, 6:15 October
12 at Chabad. (Probably also Thursday evening at
several other synagogues.)
October 12, Church Health Center.
Join Theology Live's new host,
Meredith Day, on Thursday, Oct. 12 at
6:30 p.m. as she interviews public
theologian and University of Memphis
professor Dr. Andre Johnson on
theology, what happened in
Charlottesville, VA., and
#TakeEmDown901. The taping will be in
the Church Health Community Room,
located on the first floor of
Crosstown Concourse between the
Central and West Atria. All parking at
Crosstown is free. Log on to
churchhealth.org/events for more
information.
October 13, Friday, Fall Festival at
Calvary Place. 4:15-5:30 PM.
Petting zoo, kids rides, hot dogs. $7
per family suggested.
October 13-15. Pink Palace Crafts
Fair, Audubon Park
October 14, 12 - 4
PM. Fall Picnic, Memphis Islamic
Center. (This is an
excellent opportunity for people who
wish to visit, meet the people, and
see the building - as an outdoor
event, visiting couples won't have
the "sexes divided" issue that they
face at many Muslim events.)
Barbecue, Food trucks, kids bounce
toys, etc.,
October
14. Saturday 6-9 PM Mid-South Peace
and Justice Center. Pie
Contest. It's
a
blue-ribbon-county-fair-grandma's-best
pie contest---all for the love of
Peace and Justice! Peace & Pie
will be happening October 14th from
6-9PM at Evergreen Presbyterian (1567
Overton Park Ave, Memphis, Tennessee
38112).
Come enjoy sweet and savory pies
homemade by your fellow Memphians!
Celebrity Judges will make the call on
the 1st Place Blue Ribbon Beauty and
rank the rest but we all get to vote
for the "Power to the People's Choice
Award" with our dollars and change.
The pie that raises the most $$$ for
Mid-South Peace and Justice Center
wins that coveted award. Entry to Pie
Tastings Galore: Suggested Donation of
$5
Would you like to submit a pie?
Splendid! Please do! There are prizes,
plus bragging rights. Please email
meredithpace@gmail.com for further
instructions.
October 16 - deadline to register
for Church Health Center conference
Nov 2.
October 16, "Moral Mondays"
series by the National Civil Rights
Museum. Mississippi Boulevard
Christian Church, 70 N.
Bellevue
TABLE TALKS, dinner and discussion
6:15 – 7:15pm ; MASS
GATHERING with guest speaker 7:30 –
9pm
also Jan 23 and March 12. http://mlk50.civilrightsmuseum.org/moral-mondays
October 16-22. Palestine Solidarity
Week. (Some of these events
may be uncomfortable for some
people. But some will be
serious scholarly discussions, I
think, and may be informative. If
you go and disagree, go with the
intent to listen and understand, not
with the idea of making a speech or
scene.)
https://www.facebook.com/MemphisVoices4Palestine/
Poster at https://www.facebook.com/MemphisVoices4Palestine/photos/gm.153801985211839/866463773510826/?type=3&theater
Many of the events are at Lindenwood
Christian Church, 2400 Union Avenue
(at East Parkway, across Union from
the Memphis Theological Seminary.)
October 17, Panel discussion, clergy,
Lindenwood
Oct 19th, Panel discussion, academics,
Lindenwood
October 20, 6:30-(:30 PM. Movie,
"1948- Creation and Catastrophe",
Bryan Campus Life Center, Rhodes
College. Discussion with film-maker.
October 21. 6-10 PM Block Party, at
First Congregational Church, 1000
Cooper. Music, dancing, food.
October 17. 7 PM Panel on Faith and
Liberation (Israel/Palestine.)
First Congregational Church.
Rabbi
David Mivasair, Jewish Voice
for Peace (ordainewd by Zalman
Schachter-Shalomi
Rev.
Will Christians is an ordained
minister in the Presbyterian
Church (USA) and currently
serves as pastor to Shady
Grove Presbyterian Church in
East Memphis.
Sheikh
Anwar Arafat is the Imam of Masjid
Arrahman, in Memphis, TN, the
largest mosque in the mid-south
area.
October 17
7:00 P.M., at Memphis Jewish Home
and Rehab. Lecture. 36 Bazeberry Rd, Cordova
38018
Dr.
Timothy G. Ihrig will present
Palliative Care – A New Voice in
Healthcare So Patients Can Find
Their Own: Transcending Medicine to
Transform the Last Chapters of Life.
(free, open to
all)
October 18, Wednesday . 5:45
PM. Annual Joint Dinner, St. Luke's
Methodist and and Islamic Society of
Greater Memphis (Masjid Al_Noor.)
Click
here to
RSVP. Please RSVP by
Sunday
October 15th
October 19. 7:30 PM National Civil
Rights Museum - Freedom Awards,
given at the Orpheum, expensive
fundraiser.
This year’s honorees are civil
rights attorney Morris Dees, Rev. Dr.
Bernice A. King and South Africa’s
Hugh Masekela.
ticket charge about $200, sponsorships
available. https://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/freedom-award-sponsor-tickets
October 19, 7 PM. Movie at the
Memphis Jewish Community Center. "On
the Map". A basketball film with
political connections.
Google film synopsis "On the Map" for
details. $7 ($5 for JCC or
Temple Israel members)
register at http://www.jccmemphis.org/culture/on-the-map-film-screening/
October 19. Thursday
Reception 11:30 am | Lecture &
Book Signing Noon
Hooks National Book Award Lecture |
Russell Rickford.
University Center (300) River Room
| University of Memphis
"We Are an African People: Independent
Education, Black Power, and the
Radical Imagination" examines the
motivation behind independent black
schools that emerged in the 1970s as
an alternative mechanism for African
American uplift.
Free and Open to the public.
Convenient and affordable parking is
available in the public garage on Zach
Curlin Street.
October 19. Palestine week event.
The second event is an
academic panel at Michael D. Rose
Theatre at the University of Memphis
starting at 6:30 pm titled
“Israel-Palestine: Democracy,
Apartheid, Occupation” on Thursday,
October 19th. The panelist will
include Policy Director for the US
Campaign for Palestinian Rights,
Josh Ruebner; film director and
Interim Director of the Center for
Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
at California State University, Dr.
Ahlam Muhtaseb; and civil and human
rights attorney Rachel Roberts. They
will discuss the three contending
representations of the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
October
19, Training event - dealing with disruption in a
meetings. Mid-South Peace and Justice Center.
$20-$45. Time: 6p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Location: 1350 Crosstown Councourse Ave. Room 451 (A
Step Ahead Foundation), Memphis, TN 38104. Preregistration
required.
October 20, Palestine
week event.
The documentary
screening of 1948: Creation &
Catastrophe with Director and
Professor Ahlam Muhtaseb will be
held Friday, October
20th at 6:30 pm at
Blount Auditorium in Buckman Hall in
Rhodes College. Through the personal
recollections of both Palestinians
and Israelis, 1948: Creation &
Catastrophe, tells the story of the
reestablishment of Israel as seen
through the eyes of the people who
lived it.
October 23. Facing
History and Ourselves, Major
annual fundraising dinner. http://info.facinghistory.org/celebrate-25-years-in-memphis
Tickets are now available, at https://give.facinghistory.org/secure/memphis25th?utm_campaign=Benefit+Dinners&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_VR4nicnUfHWZ84PIJlJm3lfhOkMlgcM4ZRPbRxdGDpoK9GdqKuIAGMnTL_UgCV1q83xE21jHcmgbm4arrCHDxHHXxrg&_hsmi=53938250&utm_content=53938250&utm_source=hs_email&hsCtaTracking=0a14eb1b-0554-47ed-844f-2b1449350ab9%7Cc68de694-9acc-428f-8109-906bf3c0d7e2
This dinner is expensive ($250) but
can easily sell out even at that
price. The past speakers have been
absolutely fantastic, and it is the
most important annual fundraiser for
this organization which has been at
the forefront of improving interfaith
relations in Memphis and many other
places.
October 23 5 PM. Memphis
Lynching Sites Project.
2nd and 4th Mondays, Fellowship Hall
of First Baptist Church. First
Baptist is located at 200 East Parkway
North, Memphis, TN 38112.
Johnnie
Turner
(state legislator and NAACP leader)
will speak about thye "Cold Cases
LAw", which should allow pursuing old
civil rights cases unsolved in the
past. I expect a very interesting
evening!
October 24,
4:30-6:30PM. Memphis Breast
Cancer Consortium. Panel
Discussion, Settting the Bar for
Health Equity in Breast Care, University
Center, U of Memphis
Detailshttp://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eem7t01t67d46e2a&llr=gndzyycab
October 24, 7 PM.
Movie at Temple Israel,
"Confessions of a Nazi Spy"
Historical
film shown in connection with Temple Israel
Museum's exhibit of undergraound /
independent anti-Nazi films of the
pre-WW II period. Free.
. Click
here to
register or call 901.761.3130 by Monday, October
23.
October 25.
Wednesday 2
PM. Jewish
Historical
Society talk
at Jewish
Community Center.
Paula Berger,
author of "Paula's
Window: Surviving
the Holocaust."
Sept 16-26 Nonviolence
Week, several events being
coordinated by the Campaign for Non-Violence,
around the International Day of Peace Sept 21.
There is an article about thios on the Channel 5
website,
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/36349443/campaign-nonviolence-memphis-invites-you-to-week-of-action
Evening with Swamiji
and Prayer
Vigil remembering the lives lost
to violence this year,
Thursday Sept 14th
7pm at Freedom’s Chapel
(961 Getwell
Rd, Memphis, TN 38111)
Morning Peace Labyrinth Walk
Saturday September 16th
11am at Unity Church of Christian
Practicality (9228
Walnut Grove Rd Cordova, TN)
Interfaith Peace and Justice Vigil
Sunday September 17th 3-5pm
National Civil Rights Museum (450
Mulberry Street Memphis, TN
38103)
Holding Banners Proclaiming "A
Nonviolent Memphis" Friday September 22nd
5-6pm-Intersections Across the City
Meditating
with the Blue Turtle- Friday
September 22nd 7-10 pm Pema Karpo
Meditation Center (3921
Frayser-Raleigh Rd, Memphis, TN
38128)
Drum Circle-Come and Play
With Us (extra drums and noise
makers provided) Saturday September 23rd
afternoon
**Location Changed to Overton Park** In open
field across from Art School
If you have a drum or noise
maker please bring it as well as a chair!
This is a kid friendly event!
Heightened Five Senses
Party Saturday September 23rd
evening 7-5pm at Pema Karpo Meditation
Center (3921 Frayser-Raleigh Rd, Memphis, TN
38128)
http://www.paceebene.org/programs/campaign-nonviolence/campaign-nonviolence-week-of-actions/
Sept 16,
Saturday. 11 AM - 1 PM Interfaith Prayer
Service and walk with Swamiji.
Unity Church of Practical Christianity.
This has been
a very enjoyable interfaith event in past
years, with a large and interesting
turnout, much encouraged!
Labyrinth walk. 9228 Walnut Grove Road (the
pretty hilly and wooded section, way out east.
If you've never visited this unusual church,
now is great time to do so.)
Sept 16 Book-It 5K Race. Steve Maury
is in charge of sponsors. Contact him at 493-4485 or at
steve.maury@BankParagon.com.
3.1 mile walk or run for all, 22-meter dash for ages 16 and
under. (Notice from Church of the Holy Communion, Episcopal.)
Register
at bookit5k.racesonline.com
Sept 16 is also the Cooper-Young Festival (Mid-South
Peace and Justice Center; Memphis Opera; many others
represented)
and Opening Night at the Scheidt (Concert, U of M, 7:30 PM)
Pops in the Park, Germantown municipal park, 1900 S.
Germantown Rd, 5:30-7:30
10 am - 2 pm opening of "Big Bugs at the Garden", Memphis
Botanic Garden.
Sept 17, Sunday, 10AM - Noon. Jewish
Newcomer's Brunch. To connect
Jewish newcomers toi Memphis with the Jewish
Community. Send
contact info by email
to Lauren Taube, or give her a call at 901-767-8522.
Sept 17 8:30 AM-12:30 .
Bloodmobile at Temple Israel.
Sept 17, 2 PM. Tour of the exhibit Power
& Piety: Spanish Colonial Art at
the Dixon Gallery and Gardens.
Five
galleries of religious paintings created for
churches and personal devotion by Spanish
American artists during the colonial years in
the New World.
The Dixon is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10
a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. As Calvery
Episcopal is an exhibit sponsor, their church
bulletins can be used as a free pass every day
that the exhibition is open to the public.
Otherwise, usual admission charge. ($7 adults,
less for seniors, students, children.)
The exhibit is until Sept 24, so go promptly!
https://www.dixon.org/
Sept 17. 6:30 PM Dinner at Holy Communion
Episcopal, in appreciation of the musicians at
their Sunday Evening Services. Free.
September 18. Golf Tournament
to benefit Memphis Jewish Home and Rehab.
Tee Up for MJHR Golf - Sign up now for the 25th Annual Memphis
Jewish Home & Rehab Golf Tournament to be held on Monday,
September 18th, 2017.
Click
here to sponsor or play in the tournament
Sept
20, U of Memphis, Movie "Get Out"
(interracial relationship). University
Center Theater, 5:30 PM
Sept 21. "Privilege and Oppression" training
workshop, Mid-South Peace and Justice. for
this and other workshops and events, see their
newsletter at https://midsouthpeace.org/civicrm?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/mailing/view&reset=1&id=272
Sept 21-23. Peace and
Harmony Days. Pema Karpo
Temple (Buddhist). You can click through to
the flier and schedule from
http://pemakarpo.org/
Events each evening
Sept
22, Friday, 8-10
PM Lily Afshar
Concert
(Iranian Guitarist, U of
M Faculty) at St Mary's
School
Buckman Performing Arts
Center 60
Perkins Ext, Memphis,
Tennessee 38117
Ticket Information
http://www.stmarysschool.org/community-partners
Sept 22, 8:30
Am - 4PM. Memphis
Theological
Seminary. The Lottie
Nash Wade Symposium
for Theology &
Arts
The
symposium will include a guided tour of
the seminary including the art gallery,
lunch, as well as a panel discussion
featuring award-winning artist Rollin
Kocsis and other artists on practical
application of art in education and
liturgical seasons in the local
church. This event is free and
open to the public, but registration is
required.
For more information, call Lara at
901-334-5829.
Sept 22, Autumn
Equinox Celebration,.
Unity Church of
Practical Christianity,
7:30 PM
http://www.unitychurchofpracticalchristianity.org/whats-happening/autumnal-equinox-celebration8613466
Sept
22-23. Juvenile
Justice Youth
Conference.
https://midsouthpeace.org/civicrm?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/mailing/view&reset=1&id=286
Sept
23 Pranic Healing
Meditation
($20) Unity Church
of Practical
Christianity.
http://www.unitychurchofpracticalchristianity.org/whats-happening/singing-bowls-meditations
Sept 23 3-4:30
League of Women
Voters - Bartlett
Library. about
lobbyiong on
Tennessee public
policy.
The League's
lobbyist speaks. Email LWVMemphisShelby@gmail.com or
call 901-490-0050
Sept 25, from 5
- 7pm. Lynching
Sites Project of
Memphis Meeting
at the
First Baptist Church
of Memphis
Dr. Margaret
Vandiver, retired
professor of
Criminology and
author of Lethal
Punishment:
Lynchings and Legal
Executions in the
South will speak at
our next meeting
about "Mob trials,
legal lynchings, and
Night Riders:
Lynching in Dyer,
Obion, and Lake
Counties".
(This group is
attracting an ever
larger audience,
with excellent
speakers. Highly
recommended!)
Sept 6, 6:30 PM, Campaign Non-Violence planning
meeting. See Sept 16-26 below.
at the Center for Transforming Communities, 258 N.
Merton, 38112,
Sept 7, 5:30-7:30 PM. Fundraiser for Constance Abbey. 215
Hamlin Place (very near St. Mary's Episcopal). "Our
mission is to empower marginalized neighbors by providing a safe
place for hospitality, relationship, and advocacy so that
together we can create a healthy community. We will be
offering wine, cheese, hors d'oeuvres, and the opportunity to
take a tour of the Abbey and meet the staff. We ask for a
donation of $25 and, in the tradition of many Southern churches,
a "pounding," or the gift of a pound of non-perishable groceries
and everyday supplies, to help to stock the pantry. "
Sept 7, 7 PM. Temple Israel Museum opening of a new exhibit.
" Cinema Judaica: The War Years, 1939-1949." Movie Posters.
Talk by Ken Sutak, who wrote the book, Cinema Judaica: The
War Years, 1939-1949 that details this exhibit. Books will be
available for purchase.
Sept 8. At the main weekly service (usually at 1 PM
Friday) all Memphis area mosques will be taking uop
a spoacial collection for Hurricane Harvey victims.
Sept 8 and 9, Masjid Ar-Rahman. Seminar on modern
financial transactions. Lecture after the brief
sunset service (about 7:20 PM) with Q&A after the
brief prayers at 8:45 PM.
September
9 Free Legal Aid Clinic, 10 AM - Noon,
Benjamin Hooks Library. See
the flier at http://memphisirg.org/2SLegalAid.pdf
also March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10,
July 8, August 12, Sept 9, October 14, Nov 11,
Dec 9
Sept 9, Joint Blood Drive, Heartsong Church
and Memphis Islamic Center. 10 AM - 4 PM
at MIC
Sept 10, Sunday, 2 PM. Jewish
Historical Society talk at Jewish
Community Center. Greg Siskind, "Jewish
Genealogy". Free, open to all.
Sept 10, 1-6 PM Central Gardens Home
Tour (fee for tickets) http://www.centralgardens.org/hometour
Sept 10, Art opening at Memphis Botanic Garden,
3-5 PM (pay for Garden admission)
Sept 10. Dinner for Special Needs Adults
We Need Cooks, Servers for Dinner September
10
at All Saints Episcopal
Church of the Holy
Communion is delighted to be a part of Special Friends
Fellowship Club again, which is a project of the Diocese
of West Tennessee. It provides an opportunity for Special
Needs Adults to worship and enjoy fellowship with members
of our diocesan parishes on a rotating basis. We need help
on September 10 with
dinner at a Country Western night and square dance. The
food, cooked at home or purchased, needs to be delivered
and served from 5:30 to 7:30 at
All Saints Episcopal.
We also need teen and
young adults to visit with the Special Needs Friends.
If you can't help this
time, we have a Palm Sunday/Easter observance
on March 26. Contact Sarah
Cowens at 486-5066 or swcowens@bellsouth.net.
Monday September 11, 2017 from 5 - 7pm. Lynching
Sites Project of Memphis Meeting at the First
Baptist Church of Memphis
We are honored to have Memphis journalist, Wendi Thomas as our
speaker on Monday 9/11/17. She is the leader of MLK50: Justice
Through Journalism, a nonprofit reporting project about economic
justice. MLK50 is supported by the Center for Community change
and is partnered with the National Civil Rights Museum's MLK50
commemoration.
First Baptist is at 200 East Parkway North, Memphis TN
38112
Links: MLK50: Justice Through
Journalism,
National Civil Rights Museum's
MLK50 commemoration.
Sept 12, Second Tuesday, CHANGE IN PLACE Pax
Christi, Roman Catholic-sponsored peace
group (open to all)
Meets this month at Lindenwood Christian
Church, 7 PM (no potluck supper).
Short film and panel: A Broken System:
Perspectives on the Death Penalty in
Tennesee
(usually meets
at Quaker Meeting House, corner of Walnut
Grove and Prescott. Potluck supper 6:30
speaker at 7. Back there in October.)
Sept 13 and 14. Wednesday- Thursday. World
Day of Prayer. Local
organization via the Unity Church of Practical
Christianity. (With Hindu influences, I think,
among others.) More information
forthcoming. In particular,
Sept 14, 7-8 PM. CANDLELIGHT
VIGIL and discussion of nonviolence. A major
interfaith event, a chance to
visit this unusual church and group of people,
and meet a visiting dignitary, Sri Viswamjee.
Takes place at Freedom's Chapel Christian
Chucrh, 961 Getwell Rd., 38111
September 14. Annual Women's Gourmet Dinner
at Chabad. Contact 901-754-0404
or Rivky@JewishMemphis.com
September 15
SOULWorks Weekend #7. St. John's Episcopal
Church. Early registration available now
at stjsoulworks.org
Sept 15 7 PM Calvary Episcopal Church - Dinner
and a night of Jazz, $10 suggested donation.
http://www.calvarymemphis.org/assets/1981/2017_music_web.pdf
Sept 15. Masjid Ar-Rahman. Start of a Qur'an
class, every Friday after Maghrib (the
brief evening prayer at sunset, presently around
7:30 PM.)
Another class is Sundays
following the noon prayer (which is at 1 PM
Daylight Savings Time)
MOVED Sept 15, 7:30 PM, Harris Concert Hall, U
of Memphis. Opening Night at the Scheidt. A
preview of the concert season at U of M. Free,
but you need a reservation at http://memphis.edu/concerttix
or 678-2541 (This was moved to the 16th!)
August 31
in the Muslim Calendar is the "Day or 'Arafah",
"the day on which the Islamic religion was perfected."
Most or all of the mosques will have special services,
usually at about 7:30 PM, typically followed by a
communal dinner. (Many Muslims fast sunup to sundown on
this day.)
Sept 1. Eid el_Adha, the major Muslim Festival
(having to do with Abraham's willingness to offer his
son Ishmael as a sacrifice.) The huge assembly will be
at the Cook Convention Center, East Hall, at 9:30
AM. (Big crowd, come early). Imam Anwar Arafat, one of
Memphis' best preachers, will speak. (The Muslims
have many fewer "Holidays" than the Jews or Christians;
this is one of the two most important, the other being
the end of Ramadan.)
From noon to 6PM there will be a "Family Fun Day" at
1245 N Germantown Parkway, Cordova - $10 per person,
ages 3 and under free, includes buffet, drink, roller
coaster for children, much else...
Sept 1. 6-8 PM Memphis celebrates "901"
at Autozone Park - "Exposure", Free, a city
celebration.
Many local groups and charities will have exhibits.
http://www.exposurememphis.com/details?bblinkid=57649093&bbemailid=4692071&bbejrid=355764330
Sept 2, 6-10 PM. Fundraiser for H.O.P.E. Fundraiser
at St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.
An evening dinner and performances by
local musicians.
"H.O.P.E. is homeless organizing for
power and equality and it is an advocacy
supportive group for those who are currently or
formerly homelessness. The proceeds will go to
H.O.P.E. which provides bus passes, shelter vouchers,
or any assistance needed to the homeless men and women
of Memphis and the other half of the proceeds with go
to the Wednesday morning breakfast at St. Mary's."
Sept 3 5 pm Choral Evensong at Calvary
Episcopal. All are welcome to a
traditional Anglican choral liturgy Sunday, Sept. 3,
at 5 p.m., led by the Calvary Choir in Calvary’s
beautiful nave. Following the Book of Common Prayer
service outline, Evensong gives weekend travelers an
opportunity to worship, or having been to a morning
service, it offers a time of prayer and quiet
reflection as evening fall
Sept 4, Monday, LABOR DAY. 11 AM Picnic sponsored by
Worker's Interfaith Network, a major interfaith
event.
(Generally, Congressman Cohen comes to speak). small
charge for lunch. Trinity UMC Church, 1738 Galloway Ave.
Sept 4 6-8 PM Movie and Soccer at Memphis
Islamic Center. Popcorn etc. Ages 13 and up.
Separate by gender.
Sept 5, 7-9 PM. Women's Health and Breast
Cancer Program, at Temple Israel,
sponsored jointly by the women's groups at all the
Memphis synagogues. Free, open to all. The
Women’s Health Issues and Breast Cancer educational
program will feature a Breast Cancer Screening and
Treatment Update presented by Lindi Vanderwalde, MD,
Breast Surgery; Cosmetic Surgery: Breast
Reconstruction and Other Common Procedures presented
by Ellis Tavin, MD, Plastic Surgery, and Wellness
Screening Through the Years presented by Cindy Katz,
DNP, Internal Medicine. Kosher (therefore also Halal)
refreshments.
Sept 5, first Tuesday, Catholic Ministry to Gay and
Lesbian Persons - Potluck supper, open to all,
6:30 PM, speaker at 7, Marian Hall under the sanctuary
at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Cathedral.
This month we will gather to hear Donna Blackard
from Methodist LeBonheur teach us about the latest
updates in medications (PrEP) that protect people from
HIV. Donna has worked in this field for many
years now and she has graciously volunteered to share
her knowledge with us.
Bring your favorite food to share and be with us for
food, fellowship, prayer and education.
(If iot is your first time, don't worry about bringing
food. There is plenty.)
Sept 6. Wednesday, noon. Temple Israel, lunch and
learn with Rabbi Feivel Strauss. A discussion
of Rabbi Moredecai Kaplan, who founded
"Reconstructionist Judaism". Bring your own lunch.
August 10 6 PM Thursday
the Hattiloo Theater will
be hosting a free, public panel
discussion about the Lee Sisters.
The Lee Sisters have recently been honored with a
Shelby County Historical Marker for their Civil Rights
participation. The panel discussion is titled "Women
Who Fight for Social Justice" and begins at 6:00 pm at
Hattiloo, 37 South. Cooper. The panel pairs with the
play "Ruined" which centers on women during the Congo
Civil War. The play runs through September 3.
August 10. Two
New York area Presbyterian Churches visit Memphis in the
course of a Civil Rights tour.
Balmoral Presbyterian is seeking volunteers to help with
giving them tours of the Civil Rights Museum 9am - noon,
Afternoon at Rock and Soul and Beale Street, evening potluck at
Balmoral. See the Balmoral newsletter at
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1102752268720&ca=98d9c44b-85c7-415b-9c69-6d4ec3da3077
Potluck Supper for Welcome at Balmoral - 6:30 PM. Fried Chicken
and Banana Pudding provided, bring a dish to share.
August 12, noon Saturday. Workshop on Medical
Careers, Memphis Islamic Center
| Are you
interested in pursuing a medical career? Maybe you don't
know how to go about getting started or answering the
difficult questions? This workshop was designed for you!
Join us at MIC at 12 PM on Saturday (12th)
for a panel workshop featuring Dr. Nadeem Zafar, students
Mustafa Motiwala, Iman Abutineh, and resident physician Shan
Khan. They will be discussing tips, advice, struggles, and
solutions from their respective points of view on their
medical careers. Refreshments will be served inshaAllah. |
August 12 Free Legal Aid Clinic, 10 AM - Noon,
Benjamin Hooks Library. See
the flier at http://memphisirg.org/2SLegalAid.pdf
also March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August
12, Sept 9, October 14, Nov 11, Dec 9
August 12-13-19-20. Workshops at Indian Cultural Center
and Temple, Eads. Sat 12-6, Sunday 2-6. Building
clay figurines of Lord Ganesha (the elephant-headed
figure) for the large celebration at the Hindu Temple on
August 26. Free.
August 13, Memphis Islamic Center
Young professionals, we have
rescheduled our biweekly food and discussion Halaqa
for this Sunday (13th) inshaAllah! Come join us as we
discuss the topic of assumptions and judgment and how
it affects our hearts and our Islam. There will be
food to go along with the gathering so don't miss out
and spread the word! 7 - 8 PM, dinner
provided, ages 18 and up
August 13, Senior outing from the Memphis
Jewish Community Center to the Belz Museum. $2 for
rife to the museum.
Contact
the MJCC for more details- 901-761-0810
August 14, Lynching Sites of Memphis
Project.
Our next meeting
is on Monday August 14, 2017
from 5 - 7pm at the Benjamin
L Hooks Central Library, 4th Floor, Memphis Room
Mr. Wayne Dowdy
will be speaking to us about Mary Morrison, an African
American women who in 1905 refused to sit in the black
section of a Memphis streetcar. After her arrest she was
represented by two distinguished African American lawyers who took
her case to the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Here are the dates and
locations for our Summer Meetings through September. All
meetings are from 5 - 7pm, and all
are welcome!
Monday
Aug. 28: First
Baptist Church Memphis, Fellowship Hall
Monday Sept. 11: First
Baptist Church Memphis, Fellowship Hall
Monday Sept. 25: First
Baptist Church Memphis, Fellowship Hall
August 14 and 21, Indian Cultural Center and
Temple, 6 PM Special prayers to Lord Shiva
August 15 (Third Tuesdays) 5:30 Words3. Writers
Group at Holy Communion Episcopal Church. Read
brief pieces of your writing and listen to others reading
theirs.
August 18, Sabbath Dinner at Chabad, (traditional
Jewish) $20 ($40 two adults and any children under
12). Reserve by Aug 16.
https://jewishmemphiscom.clhosting.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/3570846/lang/en
or call 754-0404
August 18-19. MLK 50- Where do we
go from here? Events at the Civil Rights Museum
and Minglewood Hall.
August 18-19, 2017, Drop the Mic Symposium and Poetry
Slam
August 18 - 3 PM at Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry St
August 10 - 5 PM, MInglewood Hall, 1555 Madison Ave.
free, open to the public.
The annual Poetry Slam on August 19 features poets
performing works based on the selected theme "Where Do
We Go from Here?" before a judging panel. The daylong
Symposium on August 18 features workshops and plenary
sessions designed to enhance creativity and expression
and is open to noncompeting poets.
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1110009660710&ca=231b2026-e768-4ae8-ae2e-f52f041c237f
August 19. Opening Celebration, Crosstown Concourse.
Crosstown
Concourse Opening Celebration
Saturday,
August 19, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Crosstown
Concourse will officially open its doors on the 19th
for its grand opening celebration! Learn
more here.
Temple Israel has a space there, open from
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm to show the Crosstown community a
taste of Temple Israel. Stop by to say hello!
August 19. St. Mary's
Episcopal Cathedral.
Morning Retreat
Saturday, 8-12 n,
Crypt Sr Madeleine Mary of the Sisters of St.
Mary, Sewanee is coming to Memphis to offer a Saturday
morning retreat at St Mary's. Mark your calendars! Let Susan
Nelson know of your interest. Sr. Madeleine Mary will also
be present Sunday, August 20
to preach at both 8 and 11 am
services.
August 20, 3 PM, Concert, Holy Communion Episcopal
Church. (Organ recital)
Dr.
Gamble will play music of Elgar, Paine, Guilmant, Weaver
and Bach at 3 p.m. August 20 in our nave.
August 20. "End of Summer Luau",
Memphis Jewish Home. The "Nosh-a-Rye" delicatessen, at the Memphis Jewish
Home and Rehab at 36 Bazeberry Road, Cordova (just off Walnut
Grove, way east), is a kosher restaurant open to the public with
a great many special events - you can call 756-3220 for
information or to get on their e-mail list, and I don't mention
them here on a regular basis. One of their fancier meals will be
August 20, 5:30 - 8 PM, and might be a nice occasion to get to
know the place.
August 20.Joshua
Nelson: The Prince of Kosher Gospel
When:
August
30- 6:45
PM Reception- 7:30
PM Performance
Where:
Germantown Performing Arts Center
August 23. 5:30 PM. Speaker on Israel-Palestine Conflict,
Benjamin Hooks Library
Professor Gershon Shafir will speak. The
title
of the lecture is “Peace is Possible”. It will examine the
current status of the conflict and suggest a way forward
toward a two-state solution.There
will be an opportunity for comments from the public, both
before and after as well as a discussion following.
It is Professor Shafir's thesis that a
negotiated two-state solution holds the best prospects
for peaceful coexistence between the parties. He will
discuss why neither side has been able to move forward
in the last decade and the changes in both societies
that would be necessary for further negotiations to be
fruitful.
Press release and
more details at http://Memphisirg.org/8_23_2017
August 6 - 27: Barrier
Free: A Socially Engaged Art Installation, at St
Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.
https://www.latinomemphis.org/barrierfree
August 25. 6-8 PM
during "Trolley Night" Facing
History
- student art exhibit and a
chance to visit the Facing History
headquarters in Memphis, at 115
Huling
Avenue
August 25. Service and Dinner, Temple
Israel.
L'DOR
VADOR
August 25 |
6:15 pm
An
interactive, celebratory Shabbat service for all
ages. Followed by a Shabbat dinner. TI members RSVP
by August 23
for no charge. Late RSVP and guests: $8/adult;
$4/child. RSVP
August 25, 8 PM - Youth program (13 and up) Memphis
Islamic Center.
"An interactive discussion of the Qur'an, its meaning, and
application to our lives."
August 25. Last day to register for ---
FAITH CLUB LUNCH ‘N LEARN
Tuesday, August 29, Noon - 2:00 pm
Temple Israel Crosstown
1350 Concourse Avenue
Join the Faith Club, a group of women interested in
interfaith dialogue between Muslims, Sisterhood and our
sister congregation in Shoham, Israel at this brown bag
lunch. For our inaugural meeting, our theme will be
beginnings. Bring a poem or short text about the topic
to share, and we will Skype with Shoham. Drinks and
dessert will be provided. Due to the participatory
nature of this program with our sisters in Shoham,
attendance will be limited. RSVP by
August 25.
Questions? Contact Sheila
Hahn.
|
August 26. "Women's Equality Day." Anniversary
of adoption of the 20th amendment in 1920, granting women the
right to vote throughout the US.
August 26 Pranic Healing Meditation ($20) Unity
Church of Practical Christianity.
http://www.unitychurchofpracticalchristianity.org/whats-happening/singing-bowls-meditations
August 26, Indian Cultural Center and Temple. Ganesh
Nimajjan. This is a major festival, drawing
crowds of perhaps 4 to 5 thousand.
11 am - 7:30 PM and well worth a visit. Free, open to all. Dress
respectfully.
Vendor booths:
Click
Here for the booth registration form (including
waiver form and guidelines), review the guidelines and send us
your completed forms.
August 27, 10 AM. Calvary Episcopal formally installs Rev
J Scott Walters as Recotor during the 10 AM Service.
His message is in their current newsletter, at http://calvarymemphis.org/assets/1981/chronicle_aug_sep_17_web.pdf
August 27 4-9 PM. Fundraiser for Mid-Town Mosque at Fedex
Event Center at Shelby Farms Park, 415 Great View Drive East,
Cordova.
August 27. Start of Hebrew Classes at Temple Israel.
($25 for materials).
Call
901.937.2777 to sign-up. or with
questions.
(What other language courses are around? I know that there
is a women's Arabic course at Masjid Ar-Rahman.)
August 29. The start of Fall courses available to the
public at Rhodes College (Meeman Life-Long Learning
Center). fees apply/
Information (and list of courses) https://fs22.formsite.com/webmanagerrhodesedu/form54/index.html
One
example, 6 weeks, $180: THE BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF AMERICA: RACE
& VIOLENCE IN THE UNITED STATES
August 30 Bratfest at Calvary Episcopal. 5:30-7:30
PM. $7 for adults.
http://calvarymemphis.org/assets/1981/chronicle_aug_sep_17_web.pdf
(at the end)
August 30 - a number of other churches have also resumed Wednesday
evening dinners and programs
Holy Communion has dinner at 5:45 ($8.50 suggested
donation), service at 6:45, then classes etc.
Which others have Wednesday (or other evening) suppers. Of course
St Mary's Episcopal still has Wednesday breakfasts...
August 30, Jewish Community Center Gala at GPAC -
Joshua Nelson, Prince of Kosher Gospel. 6:45 reception, 7:30
program. ($180 charge for tickets, I think). Tickets at http://www.jccmemphis.org/the-arts/mjcc-annual-gala/
May
26. RAMADAN, the lunar month in which devout
Muslims do not eat or drink between sunrise and
sunset, will be approximately sunset May26 to sunset
June 24 (depending on actual observation of the
moon). There is an excellent essay on
Ramadan in the British press, at http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/when-ramadan-2017-start-uk-10261128
There are a great many dinners, special services,
etc - e.g. Masjid As-0Salaam has daily suppers at
about 8:05 PM and special services nightly 10-11:15
PM.
MANY MOSQUES HAVE DINNERS after the evening service
during Ramadan. At Masjid As-Salaam these are
every night during Ramadan, at about 8:05 PM. Drop by
to meet our Muslim neighbors.
June 7, Campaign Non-Violence planning meeting,
Caritas, 6:30 PM. Dinner optional. To discuss organizing
for this September's Week of Action, September 16-24th,
2017. If you know of events or actions already happening
that week, please let us know! Also if you are
interested in speaking or being a part of the Interfaith
Vigil Sunday, September 17th 2017, or have ideas for
speakers, please let us know. http://www.cnvmemphis.org
http://www.paceebene.org/programs/campaign-nonviolence/campaign-nonviolence-week-of-actions/
June 8 - see the "concerts" page - change in
performer tonight at Colonial Baptist Church
June 10, Lorraine Motel
Program at the National Civil Rights Museum
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1110009660710&ca=dfd87668-a176-4c49-9c2f-5e860dee12ad
June 10 Free Legal Aid Clinic, 10 AM - Noon,
Benjamin Hooks Library. See
the flier at http://memphisirg.org/2SLegalAid.pdf
also March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8,
August 12, Sept 9, October 14, Nov 11, Dec 9
June 10. Memphis Islamic
Center,Fundraising Dinner,
7:30 -10 PM, $20 adultm $10 age 6-10, under 6
free
RSVP http://tinyurl.com/mz6pfpg
at Esplanade, 901 Cordova Station Ave,
Cordova, TN 38018
June 10, 9:30 PM- 4:30 PM. Workshop at
Unity Church of Practical Christianity.
$45. "Awakening to Past Lives, Future
Lives..." See the link at
http://www.unitychurchofpracticalchristianity.org/whats-happening/are-workshop-coming-to-ucpc
June 11, 3 PM, St John's Episcopal,
Choral Evensong with Memphis Chamber
Choir.
June 11, 3-8 PM, GPAC Food Truck and
Music Festival.
Germantown Performing Arts Center, Germantown.
June 11, 9 PM. 9 PM Class on attitudes
toward prayer. Memphis Islamic Center, dinner
provided; come promptly by 9 PM
Intended for young professionals age 18 and
up.
June 11, 3 PM,
Makin' Music, Concert Organized
by Steve Katz, minimum
donation $10/person for the
Chicasaw Council, Boy Scouts
of America. Amro Music,
2918 Poplar.
Acoustic Rock and ???
June 12, second Tuesday,
Pax Christi, the Roman Catholic Peace
Group, meets at the Quaker Meeting House,
Walnut Grove and Prescott. Pot luck
spper 6:30, program at 7 http://www.paxchristimemphis.org
June 12. Annual meeting of
Jewish Community Partners. Generational
Philanthropy: Engaging the Next
Generation
A conversation with Chicago
Philanthropist SARA CROWN STAR*
7:00 pm Memphis
Jewish Community Center - Belz Social
Hall
June 13. Christian Pop music, "The
K-Love Fan Awards "Ignite Hope",
Paradiso Theatre, 7 PM. Commercial.
https://www.fathomevents.com/events/the-k-love-fan-awards
June 15. Major meeting of the
Mid-South Peace and Justice Center at
First Congregational Church.
Hour?? https://midsouthpeace.org/civicrm?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/mailing/view&reset=1&id=230
June 16. Masjid Ar-Rahman is
fundraising for a major new
building - gymnasium, 14 classrooms day
care, etc. Fundraising sessions on
Friday June 15 after the main weekly
prayers with sermon which is at 1 PM,
also after the 10 PM prayers (mosques
tend to a big turnout for after-dark
prayers during Ramadan, when eating and
drinking are not allowed during daylight
hours. Information on the project
is at
http://files.ctctcdn.com/98c2aa0a001/6de2ac0b-b072-4ceb-ba3f-438739151ee5.pdf
June 16 PM. Lecture at the National
Civil Rights Museum. The
Lynching:The Epic courtroom battle
that brought down the Klan.
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1110009660710&ca=231b2026-e768-4ae8-ae2e-f52f041c237f
June 17 If you would like to visit
the Ell Persons lynching site, George
Grider will be available at 9 a.m. on
Saturday, June 17 at 5404 Summer Ave. to
accompany folks to the site. Getting to the
site requires walking about a quarter mile on
level ground. Parking is available at 5404
Summer. If you would like to be a part of this
visit, or if you have questions email George
at ggrider at earthlink.net
June 17, 10 AM. Muslim youth gather at MIFA to
observe Ramadan by delivering food to the
needy.
June 17, 2-3 PM.
Annual business meeting of the Indian
Cultural Center and Temple.
June 17, 3 PM. Beethoven Club. Maeve
and Linnea Brophy CD Recital.
Violin and Piano - Beethoven Rachmaninoff,
Prokofiev.
263 South McLean http://mailchi.mp/d3a74e938805/maeve-and-linnea-brophy-cd-recital-june-17-300-pm?e=053a4e2a7d
June 17, 3:30 PM Mona
Winfrey has a Pranic Healing meditation at
Unity Church of Practical Christianity.
Normally the 4th Saturday but moved to the
third Saturday this week due to another church
event next week ($20)
June 18 - Canon Laura Getty goes on sabbatical
from St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral starting on
July 16. There is a very interesting brochure
about this at http://files.constantcontact.com/5f045909001/2bb66b27-45b9-4df3-b141-2fc109338a46.pdf
Bishop Johnson preaches at both services here
this morning (June 18)
June
21 (hour? Sunset?) Summer Sostice / Longest Day celebration at Unity Church of
Practical Christianity. Bring chair, water,
drums, insect repellent...
http://www.unitychurchofpracticalchristianity.org/whats-happening/2017-summer-solstice-celebration
June 22, July 20. Fundraiser for MIFA. On
these dates, Fino's restaurants at : 1853
Madison Avenue and 703 West Brookhaven Circle
will donate 15% of revenues to MIFA.
June 23. Fundraising dinner,
Masjid-As-Salaam (29th night of Ramadan, many
mosques have events). About 8
PM. Contributions welcome.
June 23-24.Fundraiser for
Church HealthCenter.
The Orpheum's Halloran
Centre will present Love Letters, a two-person play
starring Mary Morris and Pat
Halloran, on June 23 and 24. The play chronicles
the relationship of Melissa and
Andrew through letters and notes
that span 50 years. Proceeds from the
two-performance production will go towards Church
Health's Creative Movement
Studio at Crosstown. Tickets go
on sale on May 15. Log on to
orpheum-memphis.com to purchase.
June 24, NAACP Luncheon.
“Reflecting
on the Past, Remaining Focused on the
Future: 100 Years of Civil Rights and
Human Rights Advocacy.” It’s set for
11:30 a.m. at the Memphis Hilton on June
24. Tickets for the luncheon start
at $100 and can be purchased at: http://bit.ly/2rh5vMe.
June 24 2:30-4
University of Memphis. Handbell
Musicians of America Concert. Location
on Campus???
June
25 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
(Catholic) Father Val Handwerker, who has been pastor
here 17 years, is leaving; this Sunday will be his
last sermon here. "the Cathedral will also be
saying goodbye to her associate pastor Fr. Jose Cruz,
her director of music Mrs. Judy Gray, and her parish
administrator Deacon Frank Williams. This
amazing team has served faithfully and joyfully in the
Cathedral for many years and their absence will be
deeply felt by all. If you are able, please save
this date, Sunday June 25 and come show your gratitude
to all. " Father Val has been central to a
number of events reported on this page, and we hope he
will continue to be involved with these groups in
Memphis. Friends and fans are invitedf to the 10 AM
mass. 1695 Central Ave.
June 25
Bonfire and cookout - organized by
Temple Israel Sisterhood and
Brotherhood, open to nonmembers ($8 for
members, $12 for nonmembers), RSVP by
June 20. http://mailchi.mp/7b821c0aefb6/6bcjbjdw69-1026953?e=6063e74ef8
June 26 and others - the Lynching
Sites of Memphis Project meets at
CaritasVillage, 2509 Harvard, 5-7 PM on the
second and fourth Mondays of the month, June
tp September. An excellent
related website is
https://lynchinginamerica.eji.org/
June 26-28. Annual visit of
Israeli Scouts. Song, Music,
and dance performance. Free, open to all.
Monday June 26, 6:30 PM,
Cordova Library, 8459 Trinity Rd.
June 27 9:30 AM, Shelby
Farms, 6903 Great View Drive North.
June 28 7 PM, Memphis
Jewish Community Center.
(and I'm thinking kindly
thoughts about Art Wolff, who organized
these visits for many years and died since
the last one...)
June 26-29, St John's
Episcopal Church -
Vacation Bible School
"Victory" in the morning
Memphis BoyChoir, Inc.
Music Camp, Afternoon & Evening
July 4 First Tuesday - my assumption
is that the Roman Catholic Ministry for Gay
and Lesbian Persons (and those who
would like to visit with them) will take
place as usual, but I'll post here when I
know.
July 7 Campaign Nonviolence
meeting is the first Wednesday of each
month at Caritas Village at 6:30. Come
help us plan the nonviolent revolution and
create a Nonviolent Memphis! (Among
other things, planning a big week for
"September 15-24, 2017 national week of
action")
http://www.paceebene.org/
July 8 Free Legal Aid Clinic, 10 AM - Noon,
Benjamin Hooks Library. See
the flier at http://memphisirg.org/2SLegalAid.pdf
also March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8,
August 12, Sept 9, October 14, Nov 11, Dec 9
July 9 - signup
deadline for a whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock=climbing
trip being organized by Church of the Holy Communion
(Episcopal) for August 2 to 5. Ages 12 and up, $200.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpRGsFDBtVqNf_khlVoagtsm0uf4WatXFvzG--D5TjHHBx8g/viewform?c=0&w=1
July
11, first Tuesday - Pax Christi,
the Roman Catholic Peace group
(but all are invited) at Friends
Meeting House, Walnut Grove and
Prescott. Potluck supper 6:30,
speaker at 7
July 12. 6 PM. Bingo and Ice Cream
at Calvary Episcopal Church. $5 for
ice cream and first bingo card. Welcome the new
Rector, Scott Walker.
RSVP requested by July 10.
http://mailchi.mp/calvarymemphis/preventing-gun-violence-40s-potluck-emmanuel-center-carnival-and-more-at-calvary-episcopal-church-180693?e=2f75c3ec8d
July
14-22. Special lecture series at the Indian
Cultural Center and Temple, in Hindi.
July 15, Saturday 10 AM - 3
PM. Summer Silent Meditation retreat, Unity
Church of Practical Christianity.
July 15-16. Indian Cultural Center and
Temple. Special services 7 am, 8:30 am, 9:30
AM on 15th, 10 Am and 7 PM on 16th. Dinner
after the 7 PM service on 16th.
"Mandala
Pooja is the ritual of performing special pooja and
abhishekam after 40 days of any Prana Prathista event.
Abhishekam will be done to Sri Venkateswara with Sahasra
(1008) Kalasa's. Since the Mandala pooja is done only
ONCE 40 days after any Prana Prathista, don't miss this
opportunity to perform this pooja to Sri Venkateswara.
Performing this pooja yields the same benefit as that of
performing an Aswamedha Yagnam. There are several other
benefits of performing this pooja and abhishekam."
The pictures for these are quite
spectacular, you can find them by clicking on pictures
for the dates on the calendar at
https://icctmemphis.org/icct/home/node
July 20. Italian-Style Deli for MIFA. This
restaurant will give 15% of its revenues for
the day to MIFA.
Menus etc at http://finosmemphis.com/locations/?bblinkid=53884141&bbemailid=4450816&bbejrid=330049807
Who:
Fino’s from the Hill and Fino’s East
What:
Fino’s helps support MIFA
Where:
1853 Madison Avenue and 703 West
Brookhaven Circle
When: July 20
July 21. 6 PM. Metal Pour at Metal
Museum (Calvary Episcopal)
Bring a blanket and a picnic and watch
Calvary history recast! Join Calvary and the Metal
Museum for a special after-hours iron pour to cast parts
for the restoration of the Calvary fence at the corner
of Adams and Second. The Metal Museum (374 Metal Museum
Drive) grounds will be open at 6 p.m., Friday, July 21
(rain date: Sunday, July 22), for a picnic. The iron
pour will take place between 7 and 8 p.m. Sodas, water,
beer, and wine will be available for a donation.
July 21-22. Conference: Empowering Women in the
Church, Memphis Theological Seminary.
The title is "Calling in
the Key of She". Free conference on how to
develop and maintain female-friendly
congregations.
http://mailchi.mp/memphisseminary/mts-empowerment-seminar-on-july-21-22?e=bfef1dc45f
July 23. St John's
Episcopal. Reunion
for participants in their SOULWORKS programs .
Mural tour. Guests welcome. Lunch. RSVP requested
July 23, St
Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Concert. The concert features:
Dennis Janzer-Organ, Georg Hranov-French Horn, Julia
Pilgrim-Piano, Ty Legge-Organ
· An encore performance
by Dennis and Georg of the Mozart Horn Duets featuring
the new French Horn stop with a "real" horn in duet.
· The premiere
performance of Janzer's piano/organ arrangement of
movements from Handel's Water Music.
· Solo organ music by
Franck, Janzer and others.
July 24. Registration opens for Fall
workshops at MidSouth Peace and Justice.
https://midsouthpeace.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/mailing/view&reset=1&id=250
(These training programs are also available to
religious groups, civic groups, etc.)
July 24, Monday, 5-7 PM The Lynching Sites
of Memphis Project is meeting the 2nd
and 4th Mondays through September.
The Ell Persons historical marker (Lynched May
22, 1917) has been installed, thanks to the
hard work of LSP members John Ashworth, George
Grider, Mahendra Prasad, and David Marshall.
The address of the Marker is 5480 Summer Ave,
which is the southwest corner of Summer Ave
and Bartlett Rd.
I assume this meeting will be at
Caritas, unless a change is announced at the
web site https://lynchingsitesmem.org/
July 27 (last Thursday) 6-7 PM Monthly
meeting of PERL (People for the
Enforcement of Rape Laws)
At MidSouth Peace and Justice, 3573 Southern
Avenue.
Meeting announcement at
https://midsouthpeace.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/mailing/view&reset=1&id=250
Organization website is
http://enforcerapelaws.org/
Which also has important info such as the
phone number for the YWCA Domestic Violence
Hotline
(Eunice Ordman was a long-time volunteer at
the YWCA shelter for abused women.)
July 25-29.Conference at St.
Columba Conference & Retreat Center,
notice from Holy Communion Episcopal Church.
Intensive study of the history of
Memphis, the Civil Rights history that was made here and
a look at what local groups are doing to promote
fairness and diversity. $200 covers all costs.
Please see Matthew
Arehart ( Holy Communion Church 767-6987 ) immediately to
register. Spaces will go fast.
July 27, Thursday, 7 PM. St John's Episcopal Church. Concert. Memphis
BoyChoir, GirlChoir, Chamber Choir.
July 30. 1 PM Church of the Holy Communion, Episcopal, is
organizing a speaker-led tour of the Dixon Exhibit,
"Power and Piety: Spanish Colonial Art," which opens in July at
the Dixon. You get into the Dixon free for this if you go to
the church that morning and then have lunch with the group.
July 31, Monday, 2 PM. Requiem Eucharist at Holy Communion
Episcopal Church for The Rev. Reynolds S. Cheney II.
(Died July 10) He served in seven churches in the Diocese of
Mississippi, as the Rector of Holy Communion for 20 years, and was
a strong supporter of many ongoing ministries in his retirement.
July 31-Aug 1. This day (Sunset-Sunset) is the Jewish day "Tisha
B'Av" (which simply means "the ninth day of the month of Av), the
traditional anniversary of the destruction of the two Jewish
Temples in Jerusalem, and a fast day.
August 1 , Tuesday, 7 PM. Temple Israel Movie. "BESA: The
Promise." Free, open to all.
August 2, Wednesday, noon. Lunch and Learn with Rabbi
Feival Strauss, Temple Israel. Bring your
own lunch.
"The Greatest Jewish Thinkers of All Time " RSVP
appreciated. https://timemphis.wufoo.com/forms/w6hdm8t0b5df85/
August 4, 9 am and 7 pm.
Prayers at the Indian Cultural Center and Temple, Eads.
"
Vara Lakshmi Vratam
is celebrated on the Second Friday or the friday before full moon day
- Poornima in the month of Śravaṇā. Worshiping Goddess
Varalakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshiping
Ashtalaksmi – the eight goddesses of Wealth, Earth,
Learning, Love, Fame, Peace, Pleasure, and Strength."
August 4. Memphis Islamic
Center. Bonfire and S'mores, 8:30 PM, ages 13 and up, with
Qur'an discussion
August 5. Memphis Bus Riders Union is hosting a block party
to celebrate the return of bus service on the North side of the
former 31 Crosstown. On August 5th, we'll be at the New Chicago
CDC (1036 Firestone Ave) from 12 to 3 PM! Join us for food,
music, and community as we celebrate new bus service from CHS to
Manassas, improving our access to grocery stores, health care,
jobs, family and education! Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/115293805761520/
Route map and list of significant stops at
https://midsouthpeace.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/mailing/view&reset=1&id=250
August 6 - early morning trail walk in Shelby Farms.
Following the 5:15 AM (brief) service and breakfast at Masjid
Ar-Rahman.
August 6, and alternate Friday evenings. Memphis
Islamic Center. Discussion Group.
Br. Safi will host a brand new
Sacred Scrolls for young professionals on Sunday at 7:30. Discussions will involve the
Islamic point of view on taking criticism and the topic of
humility. Dinner will be provided for all attendees at 7:30 inshaAllah so please be on
time! If you are interested in this event, please email Br. Safi
Khan at the email below to RSVP so we know the amount of food
needed for the program. Jazakallah Khair! Age 18
and up.
For more information please email: youthdirector@memphisislamiccenter.org
August 7, 12-12:30. Church Health Center:
Mindfulness Meditation in Daily Life.
For this and other Church Health
Center events, see https://churchhealth.org/events/
Spring 2017:
The Rhodes College lecture schedule
(Communities in Conversation) is at
https://www.rhodes.edu/content/spring-2017-schedule
(and events have been entered below)
The Marcus Orr Center calendar of
events for Spring 2017 is now online at
http://us12.campaign-archive2.com/?u=ec054b567c0e8efaf5f01f0b3&id=edf7daab60&e=0c93d4a2c4
They have also posted a new page, which they hope to
update frequently, "Humanities events on Campus".
http://www.memphis.edu/moch/events/hum_on_campus.php
The
schedule for the Lenten Lecture Series is now on
line at http://www.calvarymemphis.org/lentenpreaching
Many Church Health Center regular
groups (e.g. smoking cessation, diabetes
education, will meet at the
new Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Avenue
(the old Sears Building) starting April 4.
May30(evening) - June 1 (sunset)
Jewish holiday of Shavuot,one of the three major Jewish
pilgrimage festivals, corresponding historically to the
Christian Pentecost, as the original Pentecost happened when the
disciples gathered to celebrate Shavuot. Special prayers, often
also celebrated with ice cream parties. The name means "weeks"as
it happens after seven weeks of seven days after Passover (hence
50 days, hence "Pentecost"). It is also traditionally the day
that the 10commandments were given at Mt. Sinai, and that
biblical passage is read in the synagogues.
Tuesday, May 30, 7:00 pm - Temple Israel. Topic is "UNDERSTANDING THE LEGACY
AND RESPONSIBILITY OF REFORM JUDAISM" followed by a
cheesecake tasting. Main service 9 AM
Wednesday morning May 31
May 31-June 4. Special
Prayers at the Indian Cultural Center and Temple.
Dwiteeya Jeernoddharana Maha Pratista
Schedule at http://icctmemphis.org/icct/home/Jeernodharana2017
(scroll way down)
A few highlights: Indian lunch and dinner each day.
June 2 - prayers 9-12, 5-7 PM, Indian dance performance by
local students 6-8 PM
June 3 - vocal music, 6-8 PM (see link for more
lists of prayer times)
June 4 Music 2-5 PM
June 2017: Major renovations to the Hindu Temple at the
Indian Cultural Center and Temple. This continues to grow -
if you have not visited in a year or so, do go by just to see the
fascinating buildings and gardens! Some interesting
information is at http://memphisirg.org/Jeernoddharana2017_1.jpg
June 2, 7 PM, Unity Church of Practical Christianity, Concert
of Music, Message, and Mirth
http://www.unitychurchofpracticalchristianity.org/whats-happening/an-evening-of-music-message-and-mirth
June 3, 10 AM. Native American Flute Workshop at the Unity Church
of Practical Christianity. $25 donation suggested.
June 3. MOMS DEMAND ACTION is a group
concerned with common sense ways we can help reduce injuries
and death resulting from careless handling and storage of guns,
and from intentional gun violence. They will
sponsor a Community Picnic from Noon - 2 pm on Saturday, June 3rd
at Robert R. Church Park at 4th and Beale. RSVP helpful at http://bit.ly/WearOrangeMEM
People are encouraged to wear orange: plain orange t-shirts are
available in the $2 to $5 range (depending on size) from Paul at 901-266-2464. or bartart@bellsouth.net
June 3 6 PM The Feast of St. Columba starts at 6 p.m. June 3. Tickets for the
night of food and auctions are available at http://saintcolumbamemphis.org
for $75. Your presence supports St. Columba's ministry to the
MidSouth!
June 4, Pentecost, Christian holiday, rather minor in
some churches but tends to be important in some fundamentalist
and in so-called "Pentecostal" churches which lay emphasis on
the gift of preaching in many languages which the disciples
experienced on this occasion. Some special church services. (See
also Shavuot, May 30, above.)
June 4 the new youth director at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
is Justin Merrick.
June 4 Pentecost program by Presbytery (the regional
Presbyterian organization) at Rhodes College.-
3:30 sign in, 4 PM Mass Choir, 5 PM Package meals for Stop
Hunger Now, 6PM Sandwich supper.
(Meal is $10 adults, $6 children) I think this is the same
sort of meal-packing event the Muslims have done for
severalyears,
and I'm delighted to see it spreading. Needless to say,
everyone is welcome. RSVP by May 16 would help.
901.767.7510 or e-mail balmoral@balmoralpc.com
June 4, 2017 Interfaith
"Iftar" Ramadan Dinner. One of the major
interfaith events of the year.
(Full, no spaces left)
https://www.facebook.com/events/175239636276778/
June 4. St John's Episcopal Church, Movie Series, "Chronicles
of Narnia" starts with "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe".
5 PM dinner $10 for one, $20 for family, Central BBQ, followed by
movie.
June 5, 6-8 PM. Hattiloo Theatre, Overton Square
area - Mayor Strickland invites people to a fundraiser to
help people clear old court records.
"...Expunging more records: Thanks to an amazing $25,000 challenge
grant from the Speer Charitable Trust, our Better Memphis Fund
will grow and we can change more lives. We’ll hold a fundraiser
from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 5 at Hattiloo Theatre, where your
donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000. Plus,
the expungement fee has fallen, allowing our money to go farther."
June 5, First Tuesday evening: Catholic Ministry to
Gays and Lesbians, Pot Luck supper, all welcome.
6;30 PM. Speaker follows. Marian Hall, under the sanctuary
at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. 1695 Central
Ave. Parking lot is at the rear, around the
block.
June 6, 13, 20. Hours? Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion.
Coffee, dessert,and talks on Biblical Translation.
June 6, 13, and 20,
7:00 pm Temple
Israel Movie Nights: Tuesdays, June 6, 13, and 20, 7:00
pm
Temple presents its
fourth annual movie series, featuring: Fanny’s Journey
(June 6), The Pickle Recipe
(June 13), and Joe’s Violin,
followed by Sarah Naids’ beautiful music (June 20). Thank you to
our awesome co-chairs, Dorothy Goldwin and Janice & Jimmy
Ringel.
There is no charge for the
movies; however, please RSVP by June 5
by clicking on this link.
May 1 is, of course, "Labor Day" in
many countries. (When I was a
child I assumed that the US had to have it in
September just so we wouldn't have it the same day as
the Soviet Union. Of course, the histories of the
celebrations are different.) Frequently a dayof
demonstrations for workers rights, and, more recently,
immigrant's rights. For example ---
May 1 5PM: A Day Without Immigrants
Latino Memphis invites all to join to
march together for unity and support of all
immigrants. Gather at Clayborn Temple dressed in red,
white and blue and march as one community to the
National Civil Rights Museum. Join us and support
friends, family, coworkers, students, church members
and let's demonstrate immigrants are significant
contributors to our economy and an integral part of
this country. Memphis is a welcoming city to all, and
we need you at the march on May 1st to help us prove
it.
https://www.claybornreborn.org/
294 Hernando, Memphis, TN
38126 (south of the FedEx Forum)
May 2, 5 PM. Beethoven Club Concert. Concerts at
Five 263 S. McLean. Free,
abour 35 minutes.
May
2, 5:30 PM Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration, Memphis
Jewish Community Center (Israeli Independence Day)
More info
at http://www.jccmemphis.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=Israel%20Week&category=Jewish%20Living
)
May
2,7 PM. Commercial Movie, Paradiso Cinema.
Jonah, On Stage 484 S
Mendenhall (N of Poplar) $13.50
A musical,
but I don't know much more about it. I gather it may
runto special-effects whales or other Hollywood paraphernalia.
May 3 Supper at St. John's Episcopal.
5:30mix & mingle, dinnerat 6, speaker 6:30,done at7:30. $10
adult, $5 child. Register at
https://stjohnsmemphis.logosconnect.com/church/reg
May 3, 6:30 PM. Planning meeting, Campaign
Nonviolence. at Caritas.
Amiong other things, planning for this year's Week of
Action September 16-24, 2017.
May 3. Movie. Indie
Memphis and Church Health will a host a screening of the
documentary film "The C-Word" at 7 p.m. (The
C-word is Cancer)
on Wednesday, May 3 at the Malco Majestic, 751 Malco Crossing.
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at http://events.indiememphis.com
May 4, Thursday, 7 PM. Music From the
Stax Academy, Calvary Episcopal Church.
http://www.calvarymemphis.org/assets/1981/2016_music_web.pdf
May 5, Cinco de Mayo, a major Mexican holiday. The
main notice I've seen in Memphis is a plea for extra blood
donations from LIFEBLOOD, which I think is keeping some extra
hours.
May 5 - traditional Jewish Sabbath Dinner at Chabad. They
do this periodically, and very well. Lots of Hebrew. $20 adult,
$40 family.
details and
register at https://jewishmemphiscom.clhosting.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/3570846/lang/en
May 5-7 The Beale Street Music Festival
has a web page up at https://www.instagram.com/bealestreetmusicfest/
May 6 3 PM Concert- Fundraiser, $10. New
Generation Ministries Empowerment Center.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empowered-by-grace-divine-tickets-33958794669
MAY 6 12 noon to 3 PM. Joint Picnic of
Memphis Islamic Center and Heartsong Church.
$5 per person, advance reservations please. For more
information please contact info@memphisislamiccenter.org or
call (901) 231-9340.
Held at MIC: 10225 Humphreys Rd Cordova, TN 38018.
May 6th at 6:30PM at Masjid Ar-Rahman: an appreciation
dinner for Br. Mouhmoud Kounkourou (Abu Yunus) and his
family for the outstanding community service throughout their stay
in Memphis. We wish him and his family the best on their new
endeavor in Atlanta, GA Insha Allah.
May 7, 6 PM, Symphony in the Gardens - Memphis Symphony at
the Dixon, one of my favorite Memphis events.
http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=468f9991f44dfbf22825bae61&id=68e4c4a5b6&e=40dc70b0b2
May 7 (Time unspecified?) End of Semester BBQ for
students and graduates,at Masjid An-Noor (near the U of M
campus,sort of behind St. Luke's Methodist which shares its
parking lot with the mosque.
May 7 5 PM, Calvary Episcopal Church. Join us
for a traditional Anglican choral liturgy tonight at 5
p.m., featuring the youngest voices of Calvary singing works by
Malcolm Archer, Malcolm Williamson, and Stuart Beer. Choristers
receiving RSCM awards will be recognized. Evensong gives weekend
travelers an opportunity to worship, or having been to a morning
service, it offers a time of prayer and quiet reflection as
evening falls.
May 9, 10:30AM Special service at Indian Cultural
Center and Temple.
http://icctmemphis.org/icct/home/narasimha_jayanthi
May 9, second Tuesday, Pax Christi, the Roman Catholic Peace
Group, meets at the Quaker Meeting House, Walnut Grove and
Prescott. Pot luck spper 6:30, program at 7. http://www.paxchristimemphis.org
The May program: speakers from Moms Demand Action, common sense
measures to reduce gun violence.
May 9, 7 PM. Interfaith Panel at Masjid Ar-Rahman.
"Seeking Justice, Seeking Peace".
If you have not yet visited this large new mosque,this is
agreat chance to do so.
7906 Lowrance Road, Memphis, TN 38125
May 2, May 8, May 16. 7 PM Film on Condition
of Women. Director Kampala Lomez takes an unflinching look at
lives of women in their own words and through precedent-setting legal
cases, finding outdated and discriminatory attitudes that
influence issues from workplace harassment to
domestic violence, rape, even the foster care care system. The
film is 90 minutes long. It will be shown May 2 at Malco
Ridgeway; May 8 at Crosstown Arts and May 16 at the National
Civil Rights Museum. Start time is 7 p.m. for all
showings. (Notice from Holy Communion Episcopal Church)
Thursday,
May 4 5:30 PM at Rhodes College: Celebration of MIFA's
49th birthday. This year's keynote speaker is
Rabbi Michael E. Danziger, a native Memphian now living in
Cincinnati where he is the assistant rabbi at Wise Temple.
. Purchase your tickets
today. https://www.mifa.org/foundersday
Rhodes College, Bryan Campus Life Center, McCallum
Ballroom - enter
off University Avenue.
May 6 - 31, Afro-Columbians,
Roads of Freedom. Special photography exhibitat the National
Civil Rights Museum,
in connection
with Memphis in May.
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1110009660710&ca=231b2026-e768-4ae8-ae2e-f52f041c237f
May 10,noon. Lunch and Learn at Temple Israel. A discussion
of the "Omer",the period between Passover and Pentecost (Jewish
Shjavuot). There is some (small ) resemblance to the
Christian"Lent". Bring a brown bag lunch, some drinks
provided. RSVP by May 9 appreciated but not essential.
May 11-14. Donate Blood! May is a slow month for
blood donations. LifeBlood is offering special rewards for
donations May 11-14 in honor of Mother's Day. https://clublifeblood.us/
May 11, 6 PM , Weather (Dry Ground) Permitting. Temple
Israel, Blessing of the Dogs. (On leashes!)
May 11-12, 8:30AM -
4:30 PM, St Mary's Episcopal Procedure Workshop on "Crucial
Conversations"
..Come learn how to have passionately
compassionate conversations in a faith community. Led our own
Dennis Clark!
May 12,11:30 AM. Rhodes College prize award and lecture.
Rhodes
Phi Beta Kappa awards the College's highest academic honor,
the Peyton
Nalle Rhodes Prize. The Rhodes Prize was established in
1980 to celebrate President Rhodes' unstinting commitment to the
liberal arts. Paula
Millirons Koelle '85, recipient of the Rhodes Prize and
accomplished genetic specialist, will be this year's Phi Beta
Kappa luncheon speaker.
Our induction ceremony will take place on Friday, May 12 at
11:30am in Hardie Auditorium, with the luncheon immediately
following in the Refectory. Please just let me
know via reply to this email if you would like to join us. The
induction ceremony is free and open to the public; the luncheon
requires reservations by Monday, April 24 ($17). As ever, we would
be honored by your presence. sciubbaj at rhodes.edu
May 13 Free Legal Aid Clinic, 10 AM - Noon,
Benjamin Hooks
Library. See the flier at http://memphisirg.org/2SLegalAid.pdf
also March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August
12, Sept 9, October 14, Nov 11, Dec 9
May 13, 3:30 PM. Graduation Picnic to honor graduates, Memphis
Islamic Center.
May 13. 5 PM Fundraiser for Pleasant View School (The
Muslim Day School) $20, Yasir Qadhi will speak.
Call the Memphis Islamioc Center for tickets.
May 13
MIFA
Interfaith CleanUp
Saturday,
May 13, 9 am-12 n
In order for us
to get an idea of how many volunteers we'll have, we urge
participants to contact Isaiah Swanson at
(901)
529-4521 or
iswanson@mifa.org by
Thursday, May 11.
We welcome participants of all ages,
but please note that anyone under 18 will need a parent's
signature on the volunteer form that Isaiah will
provide. Trash bags, water, and gloves will be provided,
but please bring your own gloves if you have them.
May13 9:30- 11 PM. Anshei Sfard Lag
B'Omer Bonfire. The "Omer"
is a Jewish period of semi-mourning with a slight resemblance to
Lent. The 33rd day is a "day off" from this (in
ancient times, a plague ended on this day)and is a traditional
time for parties and picnics. Anshei Sfard - Beth El Emeth
Synagogue (ABSEE) has a bonfire. Singing,
marshmallows,etc. 120East Yates North, just northof Walnut
Grove just inside the I=240 loop.
Chabad will have its Lag B'Omer
party, BBQ & Family Funday, Sunday, May
14th, 5:00 PM at the Chabad Center. 2570 Kirby
Parkway. RSVP (by Thu.
May 11th) 901-754-0404 or BBQ@JewishMemphis.com
$12 Adult, $10 Children (12 & under),
May 15. Tickets on Sale for a Play benefiting Church Health
Center - see June 23 below.
May 15. 7 PM Beethoven Club Concert.
http://mailchi.mp/606406315a43/grace-chamber-players-concert-this-monday?e=053a4e2a7d
May 2017 - Memphis in May.The honored country this year will
be Columbia, There is an
event schedule at
http://www.memphisinmay.org/news/posts/memphis-in-may-announces-colombia-as-2017
-honored-country
May 18,8 PM - pre Ramadan Revival at Memphis Islamic
Center, How to prepare for Ramadan
May19-20 "Beauty for Ashes Women's Conference." The
organizer has led programs for homeless women, victims of
violence, etc.
Holiday Inn Memphis Airport. Charge.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-beauty-for-ashes-womens-conference-2017-tickets-30731658217
May 20, Christian Women In Hats Tea Party Fellowship
Conference by Launch Out Into The Deep Ministries
(founder: Minister Lecia Martin). $30. Southhaven,
MS. This looks like a very evangelical thing rather than
"interfaith", but I mention it as an example
of religious activities in the Memphis area.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christian-women-in-hats-tea-party-fellowship-conference-may-20-2017-tickets-32563306727
May 20. 10 am - 3 pm Ruby Bridges Reading Festival, Civil
Rights Museum
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1110009660710&ca=dfd87668-a176-4c49-9c2f-5e860dee12ad
May 20, 8 AM. Run to assist people recovering from addiction.
Heroes
in Recovery 6K
Make
plans now to join the team for the Recovery Commission in the
Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee as we participate in the
Walk/Run to benefit Grace House of Memphis.
Details: May 20, 2017, 8 AM, at
Overton Park. Registration through April 9 is $30, Registration April 9 - May 19 is $35. Race Day
Registration is $40.
Heroes
in Recovery has a simple mission: to eliminate the social stigma
that keeps individuals with addiction and mental health issues
from seeking help, to share stories of recovery for the purpose of
encouragement and inspiration, and to create an engaged sober
community that empowers people to get involved, give back, and
live healthy, active lives. For questions, call, text or email
Shannon Tucker at
901-281-0785 or
shannon.tucker@gmail.com.
May
21, 2017, 3:00pm - Prayer service for the Centennial Commemoration
of the Lynching of Ell Persons at the site of the lynching near
Summer Ave. and the Wolf River
5404 Summer Avenue-shuttle buses from parking at the Perimeter
Mall from 1 PM. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynchingsitesmem
May 21,2 PM. Jewish Historical Society at the Jewish Community
Center, Key to the Casa – Celebrating Jewish Life in Sephardic
Spain Back by popular demand for the
third consecutive year, this Washington, D.C.
Cantorial Soloist will once again delight her audience.
Through entrancing Ladino songs, stories and images, Helzner
magically transports audiences to the heart of Jewish Spain. Her
captivating presentation brings to life the once flourishing
Jewish communities of Toledo, Córdoba and Seville. In exploring
the resurgence of a modern Jewish presence in Spain, “A Key to the
Casa” celebrates the remarkable resilience of the Jewish people.
Lyrics to the songs are projected so everyone can join in the
singing.
May 23 7-9 PM Common Table Health
Alliance - Annual Meeting, Gala, Fundraiser (e.g $100/ticket)
info http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=gndzyycab&oeidk=a07ee3i7iqud3b88e9e
May 24 Church
Health Behavioral
Health will present a free Mental Health First Aid USA
training
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1350
Concourse Ave
May 25 - Ascension Day. Celebrates
the dayJesus ascended to heaven after his resurrection and
visits with the disciples.
Some special church services, e.g. St John's Episcopal at 6PM
May 26. RAMADAN, the lunar month in which devout Muslims
do not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset, willbe
approximately sunset May26 to sunset June 24 (depending on
actual observation of the moon). There is an excellent
essay on Ramadan in the British press, at http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/when-ramadan-2017-start-uk-10261128
May 30, Tuesday, at 6:00 PM for the
first ever 901 Ummah Fundraising Dinner at The Great
Hall in Germantown, TN! We've done so much these past few
years and need your support to keep the energy going. Invite
your family and friends for a great night with great speakers,
testimonials, dinner, and good times! ($20/person).
Fundraiserfor alocal Muslim organization, I think appealing to
many young adults. Contact is Masjid Ar-Rahman, (901)
756-4794
Several
Churches with Wednesday suppers had
other schedules during the Christmas season.
Holy Communion Episcopal (Walnut Grove between
Perkins) has its Wednesday dinner at 5:45
PM, then "relaxed worship, music, socializing".
Second Presbyterian (Poplar and Goodlett) people
arrive 5 - 5:30 PM, children's programs 6:15,
excellent serious adult programs 6:30 PM.
Calvary Episcopal (downtown) dinner 5:15-6:15.
April
1, 11 AM. Indian Cultural Center and Temple begins a
24-hour prayer vigil.
Tulasi
Ramayan will be recited by devotees for 24 hours
non-stop
(if I understand correctly, this is a recitation of
the great Hindu classic, the Ramayana)
April 1. Gandhi-King Conference
at Christian Brothers University
8:30 AM - 5 PM at Christian Brothers
University
Schedule at http://www.gandhikingconference.org/
Map/ registration
at
http://www.gandhikingconference.org/register.htm
This long-standing and
important Memphis tradition is being continued this
year with cooperation from the Vanderhaar Symposium
and the National Civil Rights Museum, and other
sponsors. Excellent speakers. Preregistration
helps; free although contributions accepted ($25
requested). Also https://www.facebook.com/events/385753988474085/permalink/392642941118523/
April 2. 2 PM Jewish Community Center - Art Exhibit
Opening. The Exodus Project
“They Came to Memphis: From the Iron Curtain to the
Bible Belt”
Featuring photographs and the riveting stories of
Soviet Jews who found freedom in Memphis and of the people
who helped in their resettlement.
(Ordman's note:)
Other communities and charities in Memphis are dealing
with absorbing refugees, and may find this history of real
interest. I remember years ago attending meetings in
Memphis discussing, e.g., allocation of local charitable
money between helping Soviet refugees going to Israel and
those wanting to come to the US. How many could
Memphis charities support; how many jobs could we find for
them, especially the ones with no English language? E.g.,
I recall a taxi driver from Kiev who worked as a janitor
in a car dealership while learning the names of tools and
car parts so he could become a mechanic's helper.
April 2, Sunday, 5K Run, Pancreatic
Cancer Awareness. 2 PM at Shelby Farms.
Notice from Memphis Islamic Center.
http://kickit5k.Racesonline.co,. register as 901 Ummah
April 3 - RSVP Deadline for the Passover Seder at Temple
Israel, see April 11.
April 3. Monday, 11:45am-2pm, Rhodes
College. 1 in
3 Abortion Speak Out
VOX and Healthy & Free Tennessee will be hosting
Rhodes' very first Speak Out Campaign to fight abortion
stigma. This is a performance that will negate the silence
around abortion on the Rhodes campus and in our
communities. HFTN Youth Leadership Council members are
organizing this event and it is open to the public. Come
out and support! More information and links to share your
abortion story or volunteer can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/1006508039449966/
April 4, 2018, will mark the 50th anniversary of
the tragic assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. at the Lorraine Motel here in Memphis,
Tennessee. In remembrance of this event, the
National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM) will present MLK50:
Where Do We Go From Here?<http://mlk50.civilrightsmuseum.org/>,
a year-long commemoration including a series of signature
events and programs beginning on April 4, 2017. As
communities across the nation and world reflect on the
life and mission of one of history’s greatest peacemakers,
we want to take this opportunity to challenge and inspire
local residents to consider how we may work individually
and collectively to keep Dr. King’s dream alive and
actively address the aspects of his mission for which
there is still much work to be done.
Please
join us on Thursday, March 30th at 5:30PM for
an informational meeting at the National Civil Rights Museum to
learn more about MLK50 and discuss ways that your
organization can help mobilize and activate people in
Memphis and around the world to advance Dr. King’s work
and effect positive social change. Formal MLK50
partnership opportunities are available.
April 4, 4:30 PM. Fight for $15 (living
wage) Demonstration, 125 N. Main (City Hall).
Moment of silence at 6:01 PM, the time Dr.
King was shot.
Info and sign-up at
http://fightfor15.org/s-petition/april-4th-2017-memphis-rsvp/
April 4 - Break down the Walls dinner
discussions - small groups).
Contact Courtney
courtney.t.humphreys@gmail.com
April 4 Tuesday 8:30 am-Lenten trip series:
Civil Rights Museum (group organized by St.
Mary's Cathedral)
Meet in front of the Lorraine Motel at 8:30 am on Tuesday,
April 4. This day marks the 49th anniversary of Dr.
King's assassination. We will tour the museum then have
lunch afterward nearby. Bring $15 for museum
admission and lunch.
April 4 (First Tuesday) Catholic
Ministry to Gay and Lesbian Persons.
Pot luck supper at 6:30 (no need to bring anything the
first time you come)
Speaker at 7. The speaker this month will be Bishop Steib,
the former Roman Catholic Bixhop of Memphis who founded
this ministry. Marian Hall, under the sanctuary at
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Parking in the
rear. Anyone sympathic or merely interested in
invited to attend.
.
April 6, Movie, The Quest for Christ. Paradiso Cinema,
7 PM. Close to 3 hours long.
Thursday,
April 6, 7:00 pm, For Ages 21+ Temple Israel.
Passover Seder Hints
Rabbi Feivel will share
the secrets of designing a fun, meaningful, and robust Seder.
RSVP by April 5 by calling Temple, 901.761.3130, or by clicking on this link.
April 6, 7:30 PM, Hattiloo Theatre / Memphis Symphony,
"STRANGE FRUITS". (Preshow discussion at
6:15 should be especially interesting!) In connection with
thye Lynching Sites of Memphis Project. ("Strange Fruits" are
lynched bodies, hanging from a tree.) A very exciting
local artistic creation, read more and find the ticket link at
https://lynchingsitesmem.org/event/strange-fruit-hattiloo-memphis-symphony-orchestra
$30
April 7, Friday, 8 PM<. Pakistan's Sounds of Kolachi,
Buckman Performing Arts Center, St Mary's School. $25
http://www.stmarysschool.org/the-buckman
April 8. Free Legal Aid Clinic, 10 AM - Noon,
Benjamin Hooks Library. See
the flier at http://memphisirg.org/2SLegalAid.pdf
also May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, Sept 9, October 14,
Nov 11, Dec 9
April 8, 10 AM - 12:30 , Memphis Islamic Center.
Program with Yasir Qadhi, "Modernity and Islam". $15,
$30 family, $10 student.
"This is an essential aqeeda (creed) workshop for all ages
regardless of your level of commitment or adherence to the
faith. In this final session Sh Yasir Qadhi will focus on
atheism: its main arguments, leading proponents and a
refutation of the whole construct. "
Info and registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modernity-islam-part-ii-the-fallacies-of-atheism-tickets-33152675545
April 8. Youth night at Masjid Ar-Rahman. 2nd
Saturday each month, and not really an "interfaith" think so I
won't mention it again. Separate activities for men and women.
more informationand registration at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0x5ojMgQ4LTWkcWXSubgtTZxfWu-LHBvcciUdVBtTjFAYxw/viewform?c=0&w=1
April 11. Group Passover
Seder at Temple Israel. $36 non-member adult, less for
membeers and children.
RSVP by April 3. Questions? Call 901.761.3130.
April 12. There will be another organizational meeting of MICAH (Memphis Interfaith Coalition
for Action and Hope). Really impressive.
April 12th from 1:00 - 2:30 at Temple Israel. Rabbi
Katie Bauman I think is the Chair of the Board. As I
understand it, this is an "organization of organizations" to
help coordinate social action activities. If your
organization is potentially interested, call Rabbi Bauman at
Temple Israel.
EASTER SEASON
April 9,. Palm Sunday, the start of "Holy Week" for many
Christian Churches
April 14, Good Friday
April 16, Easter
Many, many, church events this
whole week.
The Calendar for St. Mary's Episcopal is at
http://files.constantcontact.com/5f045909001/0ed48648-fb5d-4e72-9cdc-bafac0f4b1fe.pdf
Among the Easter Egg hunts, Holy Communion Episcopal has one
after the 9 am service on Easter.
Holy Communion's schedule is at http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1101552278430&ca=cd5bda1b-d940-4092-9772-91e241ef94
The Boulevard,
http://www.theblvd.org/ has assorted
services - e.g noon Friday, 10-2 April 15 (Saturday), Sunday
12:30
Unity Church of Practical Christianity has an Easter Egg hunt
and pot-luck supper after its Sunday Servuice on Easter (about
12:30 PM)
I finally got an explanation of why the Thursday before Easter
is called "Maundy Thursday". A pastor writes "Maundy Thursday,
so-named because of the Latin word for commandment (mandatum).
"I give you a new commandment, that you love one another."
April 10-18 Passover (Seders April 10 and 11)
This major Jewish holiday commemorates the exodus friom
Egypt.
Among other things, there are major ceremonial dinners the
first two evenings (most often done at home) called "Seders"
("Seder" simple means "order" as in "order of service.") Many
Jewish organizations hold group seders, often the second
night.
Since it is an elaborate meal, it can be a bit expensive (but
well worth it.)
Saturday, April 15
is CONDOMONIUM, Memphis'
most
outrageous party and the signature fundraiser for CHOICES
Memphis Center for Reproductive Health. Condom fashion show
will be judged by celebrities including Liz Winstead of Lady
Parts Justice. Sign up to share your abortion story with Shout
Your
Abortion and you can receive a free ticket to the
event! Email Holly at hcalvasina@memphischoices.org to
sign up.
Funds raised are used to support CHOICES’ programs and
services including community education, clinician training,
and a special fund for patients who can’t afford the full cost of
their care. Tickets are pay your age up to $50.Get your
tickets today and learn more about CONDOMONIUM at https://memphischoices.org/condomonium/.
April 17, meeting of the Lynching Sites
Project of Memphis. from 5 - 7pm
Caritas Village, 2509 Harvard Ave. Memphis ALL ARE WELCOME!
Good food is available from the menu in Caritas
Kitchen. Some come early or stay later for food and
conversation. Food can be ordered until 7:30 pm.
April 20, 2017, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Community Teach-In by Facing History and
Ourselves at White Station High
School
having to do with the Lynching Sites of Memphis Project
April 20, Hooks Institute Gala,
Fund-raiser. Holiday Inn, U of M campus. Speaker:
Andrew Young.
Tickets $100 - $125. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-join-hands-for-change-gala-pursuing-the-dream-to-reality-tickets-29289645117
April 20, 7 PM, fundraiser for MIFA: "Lip-Synch Plus at
the Hard Rock Cafe."
An epic lip sync battle between online winners and
Memphis celebrities, who include Mayor Luttrell, Stan Bell,
Cynthia Daniels, and Deidre Malone. The Hard Rock Cafe will be
the place to be for amazing performances, excellent food and
drink, and bringing the community together to keep families
connected to their utilities. All proceeds benefit the
Plus-1 program, a partnership between MIFA and MLGW that was
created in 1982 to provide utility assistance for families in
crisis. Buy your tickets
now!
April 21, 10-11:30AM. U of Memphis
Seminar, Free and Open to Public: The formation of gender
identity across LGBTQ Communities. Dr. Heidi Levitt, Clinical Psych,
U of Mass - Boston. 1.5 continuing education units.
No preregistration needed.
April 21 7 PM Memphis Islamic Center
"Roots of The American Muslim"
Join us at MIC on Friday, April 21st at 7
PM for a class entitled "Roots of The American Muslim" taught
by Drost Kokoye! This will be a workshop style event with some
lecturing on the origins of Islam and first Muslims in America
as well as the largest Muslim group in America; Sr. Drost will
then discuss how American Muslims built the community we have
now. Some parts of the class will also be interactive, and
allow people to trace their own lineages and see at which
stage of American history their ancestors entered the picture!
Link to Event Registration
April 22 Church Health Center /Carnival
Memphis has promoted Memphis business,
industry, and culture since 1931. Join Carnival Memphis at 7
pm on Saturday, April 22 at Crosstown Concourse, 1350
Concourse Avenue for Krewes for Kids, a festive event that
will benefit children's charities in the Mid-South, including Church Health. Log on to http://carnivalmemphis.org
to purchase tickets.
April 22. Church Health Center: Culinary
Medicine.
Join the Church
Health Nutrition staff and Certified Culinary Medicine
Specialist Susan W. Warner M.D. on Saturday, April 22 for
an interactive CME cooking class. The first module,
An Introduction to Culinary Medicine, is from 9 a.m. to
12 p.m.; the
second, Hypertension and
Nutrition: Low-Sodium Diets and Flavor Building, is from 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m. Each module counts for 4 CME credit hours with
completion of online and classroom portions. Classes are
held at Church Health's teaching kitchen, 1350 Concourse
Ave. For
complete information or to enroll, log on to http://churchhealth.org/nutrition-kitchen.
April 22, 2 - 5 PM, [POSTPONEDTO
MAY 6 due to expected rain)Joint Picnic of Memphis
Islamic Center and Heartsong Church. $5
per person, advance reservations please. For more
information please contact info@memphisislamiccenter.org or call (901) 231-9340.
April 22, 7:45 PM. Family
Night, Masjid Al-Noor. (sponsored, prepared
dinner,not a potluck)
The lecture will be about "Raising a Moral
Child" with our beloved Sheikh Muhammad Elkadi
(Ordman: my guess is that this may be more Arabic than
English)
April 23 10 AM, Indian Cultural Center and Temple.
Special prayers, Sudarsama Homam
http://app.getresponse.com/click.html?x=a62b&lc=13gmy&mc=JB&s=vYLJ7R&u=BnKON&y=J&
April 23. Rajun Cajun CrawFish Festival. Benefits
Porter-Leath. 11 AM- 7 PM. Wagner Place and Riverside
Drive.
Details at
RajunCajunMemphis.org
April 23, 3
PM. "Offering of Musicality", St. John's Episcopal Church.
Free. Donations accepted for Highland Area Renewal
Corporation.
April 24, 5- 7 PM, Planning Meeting,Lynching Sites of
Memphis Project.
Caritas Village, 2509 Harvard Ave.
Memphis. Food can be ordered, if wanted, until 7:30 PM.
April 24, Monday, 6:30 PM, Jewish Community Center. Yom
HaShoah Day of Commemoration of the Holocaust
April
24 - Break down the Walls dinner discussions -
small groups).
Contact Courtney
courtney.t.humphreys@gmail.com
April 26 - May2 "Israel Week" at
Jewish Community Center.
http://www.jccmemphis.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=Israel%20Week&category=Jewish%20Living
April 26, 7 - 8 PM,Temple Israel Speaker:
PROGRESSIVE JUDAISM IN ISRAEL, by Rabbi Rinat
Safania
April 27, Lecture 4:30 (refreshments
3:45) , Lecture, New Work on the Luxor Temple
(Epigraphic findings in the forecourt of Ramesses
II). Arts and Communications Building Room
310, Univ. of Memphis. http://www.memphis.edu/egypt/events
April 27, 5 - 7:30 PM. Hospitality
Hub.
Come
to Loflin Yard Thursday, April 27, from 5 to
7:30 p.m. Eat, drink, and be merry with the
Hospitality Hub as we celebrate the first
year of Work Local. Hear Mayor Strickland
and special guests as they describe how Work
Local is putting Memphis on the map as we
help to solve homelessness and panhandling.
Admission is free and 10% of your food and
beverage purchase will be donated to the
Work Local initiative.
April 27, 7 PM, Masjid Ar-Rahman.
"Roots of The American Muslim"
Join us at MIC on Friday, April 21st at
7 PM for a class entitled "Roots of The
American Muslim" taught by Drost Kokoye! This will be a workshop
style event with some lecturing on the origins of Islam and
first Muslims in America as well as the largest Muslim group in
America; Sr. Drost will then discuss how American Muslims built
the community we have now. Some parts of the class will also be
interactive, and allow people to trace their own lineages and
see at which stage of American history their ancestors entered
the picture!
Link to Event Registration
April 28 - Russian National Ballet at GPAC
(commercial)
April 28 Youth Bonfire (ages 13 and up)
Memphis Islamic Center
Join us this Friday
evening at 8 pm for a bonfire with the youth of MIC,
as we discuss some of the most significant events in
the life of Allah's Messenger (S) and how we can
take away lessons to implement in our own lives. All
this will be happening over a soothing bonfire, some
halal marshmallows, and of course, s'mores.
April 28 6-7 PM Muslim Women's Self
Defense Class.
Masjid Al-Mu'minun, 4412 S. Third St.,
Memphis, TN 38128
If you plan on attending PLEASE call and/or RSVP at,
901-401-3350.
April 29 Annual Day of Reflection, "Building
Bridges in a Divided World", Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception.
Organized by
the Catholic Ministry to Gays and Lesbians. Conyinental
breakfast at 9, conference starts 9:30, Mass at 11:30,
conference ends 3:30 PM. Requested donation $20,
but pay what you can, no minimum required.
April 29. 10 AM- 3PM. 2nd Annual Palestine Festival. Overton
Park on the Geensward,
Rain date Sunday same time. Free. http://ww901PalestineFest.com
Sponsorships available.
April 29, 5:30-8:30 PM. Crawfish Frenzy,
St.John's Episcopal Church. (Fundraiser, Adult $10,
Child $5, Family $20)
3280 Overland and
the Athletic Field.
April 30. 10:30 AM. Episcopal Bishop Don Johnson at the
morning service of Holy Communion Episcopal (between Perkins)
April 30 after11 AM service, St Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral will have its Parish Picnic (bring$10)and an outdoor
concert by Mighty Souls Brass Band.
April 30, 2 PM. Jewish Historical Society Lecture,
Jewish Community Center.
Author, Lawyer, Marlene Trestman will
enlighten The Jewish Historical Society of Memphis and the
Mid-South, Sumner Levine Speaker Series with a fascinating
story of the parallel lives of two Jewish orphans, beginning
in New Orleans and going to the Supreme Court and beyond.
The event will take place at the Memphis Jewish Community
Center, 6560 Poplar on Sunday, April 30 at 2 PM and is free
and open to the public. Not every
biographer has the keen advantage of having met her subject.
Marlene Trestnam, author of Fair Labor Lawyer: The
Remarkable Life of New Deal. Attorney and Supreme Court
Advocate, Bessie Margolin was lucky enough to not only
have known Margolin, but to have been mentored by
her. Enter from the back, I
think, as new exhibit preparation may block the
usual entrance to the JCC. They
will be there, but not necessarily in the usual room.
Sunday, April 30 St. Columba Sip 'n Zip
St. Columba's Sip n' Zip Sunday
is April 30th from 1:30 - 4:30. For only $10 per person
or $25 per family come try climbing and zipping! Or enjoy
the grounds at no cost. No registration required. St. Columba is
located in Memphis, Tennessee, just seven miles north of the
Sycamore View exit on I-40 (exit 12).
Physical address: 4577 Billy Maher Road, Memphis, TN
38135 About 290 minutes from downtown.
March 4, Saturday Mosque Open House. All the
Mosques in Memphis invite visitors. 10 AM to 3
PM
- Masjid Al-Mu’Minun 4412 south Third St,
Memphis, TN 3810
- Masjid Ar-Rahman 7906 Lowrance Road,
Memphis, TN 38125
- Memphis Islamic Center 10225 Humphrey Road,
Cordova, TN 38018
- Muslim Society of Memphis 1065 Stratford Road,
Memphis, TN 38122
- Masjid Al-Muslimeen 3141 Directors Row,
Memphis, TN 38131
- Midtown Mosque 1288 Jackson Ave,
Memphis, TN 38107
- Masjid
Al-Noor 3529 Mynders
Ave, Memphis, TN 38111
March
4, 7:00 PM. Lenten Concert, Balmoral Presbyterian
Church. Donations accepted,
Bowling Green University Men's Chorus singing "Zing dem
Herrn"
March 5 - Purim Festival, Temple
Israel. Kids Purim Play, 11 am - 12 noon.
March 6. I've just noticed a series of lunches,
"Women in Ministry". I don't know much about it,
but an entry is at
http://memphisseminary.edu/event/women-in-ministry-lunch-4/?instance_id=78
so I suspect that Memphis Theological Seminary would have
information.
March 7. (7:30 PM, but arrive early for
good seats. Free.) Temple Israel - Purimspiel. The "Purim
Play" at Temple Israel is one of the great
musical events of the year in Memphis. Not your typical
"Bible Story" production, the story of the biblical Book
of Esther is not taken seriously. The
music this year will be taken from Andrew Lloyd Weber and the
show is a comedy. Parental discretion advised. Recall
that the author of the James Bond novels stated that James
Bond was based on the Book of Esther. If you want some
rather unusual fun, read the Book of Esther but mentally
picture "Goldfinger" rather than "biblical epic." Of course
the rapid travel to get to the final battle has to be done on
horses, the Aston-Martin not having been invented yet, and the
secret agent is female... Free, all welcome.
March 8, Lunch and Learn, Temple Israel (bring
your own lunch). Getting to
Know Yourself - The Wisdom of Purim.
March 8, the speaker at the Wednesday dinner at St John's
Episcopal Church will be Pete Gathje, the
Co-Foiunder of Manna House.
March 10,Friday 7-9 PM Speaker at First
Baptist Church. Maria Khani, Islam and Muslims Across the
Centuries.
200 East Parkway North. (Corner of Poplar)
March 11. Free Legal Aid Clinic, 10 AM - Noon,
Benjamin Hooks Library. See
the flier at http://memphisirg.org/2SLegalAid.pdf
also March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August
12, Sept 9, October 14, Nov 11, Dec 9
March 11, 5 PM -7 PM. Purim Service (the service,
not the musical play). Temple Israel. This is a really fun service to visit. You get "the
whole Megillah" in its original meaning. That is, they
traditionally read the whole book of Esther. (Reform Jews
ofcourse tell the story in English instead of Hebrew.) Since
some parts are not really proper for young ears, the children
are issued noisemakers. If this sounds improbable, you are
invited to come and see and hear.
March 11, 8 PM. Muslim night at the Grizzlies.
If you'd like to be with a mosque group that
evening, reserve a seat by March 1
at https://www.groupmatics.events/event/IHN31117
There is a whole day of events planned, starting with
youth basketball drills at 1 PM. Questions? Cheree
Duncan at 901-205-1451
March 11. 11 -1 Turkish Cooking class (ladies
only) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turkish-cooking-class-in-march-ladies-only-tickets-32550187487
March 11 Postponed To March 18 due
to weather, - Festival of Colors, Indian Cultural Center and
Temple. Food stalls open 11 am, dances
1:30, 4 PM Bonfire. If you've wanted to visit this temple
when it has colorful activities and not primarily Indian-language
prayer services, this is an excellent occasion for a visit.
Details https://www.facebook.com/events/444859479178970/
March 11 - Four Mile Run, for St
Patrick's Day, Sponsored by Memphis Theological
Seminary,
benefiting scholarship funds at MTS and Room at
the Inn, an ecumenical ministry that serves people
experiencing homelessness. Now beginning its sixth
year in Memphis, the program provides emergency
shelter and meals during the coldest months of the
year—November through March.
http://donatenow.networkforgood.org/mts
or register at http://mts4mile.racesonline.com/
March 11. There is also a one-mile walk run put on by the
Muslims at 9 am, Prospect Park - 2463 Ball Road West.
March 12, 2PM. Memphis Islamic
Center: Panel Discussion: Building Relationships with
Non-Muslims
March 12 , Sunday 3 PM Lynching Sites
Project Interfaith Service
Lynching Sites Project commemorates the 125th
Anniversary of the People’s Grocery Lynching.
Join us for an interfaith worship service today
Sunday, March 12 at 3 pm at lynching site, end of Waterworks
Ave., opposite 1018 N. Second St.
For a report on the commemoration May 9 see http://tsdmemphis.com/news/2017/mar/04/peoples-grocery-lynching-125-years-later/
March 12. 3 PM Beethoven Club Concert. Free.
Clarinet, Pianist, Soprano. http://www.beethovenclubmemphis.org/
263 S. McLean
Blvd. • Memphis, TN 38104
March 12. Indian Cultural Center and Temple.
Lakshmi Jayanti or birthday of the Goddess of wealth Shri
Lakshmi occurs on Phalguna Poornima (day of full moon in the
month of Phalguna). On this day the devotees worship Goddess
Lakshmi with full devotion to impress her to shower her
blessings on the devotees.
Lakshmi Abhishekam 09:00
AM
Gaja Vahana Seva 07:00 PM
March 14 Tuesday 6:30 PM. Memphis
Fight for 15 (campaign for a living wage) Planning
meeting at First Congregational Church to discuss
upcoming National Action in Memphis, April 4.
March 15, 5-7 PM. Islamic Art
Exhibit, Presentation, Hands-on Activity.
Germantown Library. 1925 Exeter Road.,
6 PM,
March 15, 6:30 - 8:30. A Musical History of Joe Hill
& The Early Labor Movement, concert at
First Congregational Church. Pay what you can (no one
turned away. CD for sale, also. Sponsored by
Mid-South Peace and
Justice Center, several other groups. Light
refreshments provided. FREE, Seating is limited,
please RSVP to brad@midsouthpeace.org
More info: Nell Levin, 615-579-0451,
bernellalevin@gmail.com
Flier witgh much more information
http://Memphisirg.org/Joe Hill Memphis.pdf
March 16, 7-9 PM Speaker at Rhodes
College. Nabil Bayakly, History of Islam in the
New World. Blount Auditorium
March 16 National Civil Rights Museum, Lecture:A Chance
for Change: Head Start and Mississippi's Black Freedom
Struggle. Crystal Sanders. 6 PM
More info and link to register, http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1110009660710&ca=9eb9733d-4e8d-4607-a3c8-b48c86562e97
March 18, Hindu Temple - Festival of Colors,
Indian Cultural Center and Temple.
Food stalls open 11 am, dances 1:30, 4 PM
Bonfire. If you've wanted to visit this temple
when it has colorful activities and not primarily
Indian-language prayer services, this is an excellent
occasion for a visit. Details https://www.facebook.com/events/444859479178970/
March 18 - Health and Legal Fair, put on by
Muslims in Memphis. Open to all.
10 AM, Hollywood Community Center
March 19. Rise
Against Hunger. A Major Interfaith Event.
1 to 4 PM,
although some gather from noon to socialize and help set
up.
A large roomful of people of all faiths pack many
thousand packages of food for refugees, storm
victims, etc.
Pleasant View School, 1888 Bartlett Rd, Memphis
38134 (a bit outside the Summer or Covington Pike
expressway exits, map at link).
It helps if you preregister at http://www.memphisinterfaith.org/event/rise-against-hunger-meal-packing-event-2017/
March 22, Wednesday 5-6:30 PM.
Islamic Art Exhibit, Presentation, Hands-on
Activity. Cordova Library.
March 23, Thursday Marcus Orr Lecture.
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks: Challenging
the Myths of Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement
in the Age of Black Lives Matter. Jeanne Theoharis //
Brooklyn College, CUNY /
Abstract at http://www.memphis.edu/moch/events/index.php
River Room, 300 University Center, Univ of Memphis
Reception at 5:30 PM, Lecture at 6:00
PM
March 23, 7 PM Church of the Holy
Communion, speaker. Dr Omid Safi, "This
year's guest is a world-renowned expert on Islam and
director of Duke University's Islamic Studies
Center. While Dr. Safi will discuss the
current social challenges for Muslim people, his larger
message will center on the path of divine love in Islam.
"Quite often what ends up happening when we have people
of good faith and goodwill, we end up talking about what
Islam is not about," he said. "It is not fanaticism. It
is not oppression of women. We don't seem to set out
time to talk about what Islam is about and what in its
highest aspirations, it offers people." (Dr Safi
also speaks at Calvary downtown, evening of March 22 and
noon March 23.)
March 24, Friday, 1:15 PM. This is a usual
weekly worship service, but I've been asked to mention
guest preacher Imam Omart Shakir at
Masjid Al-Mu'Minim, the mosque at 4412
south Third St, Memphis, TN 3810m as part iof the
Muslim's special programs for March.
March 26, Southern Jewish Historical Society Lecture
Stephen Whitfield of Brandeis University: Jews Against the
Ku Klux Klan.
Jewish Community Center, 2 PM
March 26, Panel Discussion and potluck, Muslim Pioneer
Struggle in America. Masjid AR-Rahman, time to be
announced.
March 25 (SATURDAY!), MusliMemFest, 10 am - 8 pm at
Agricenter International. A major program. Most
free but there is a $10 comedian in the evening.. http://muslimsinmemphis.org/events/muslimemfest/
Thius is going to be a very large and exciting event, with many
local groups represented.
March 27, 6:30 PM. Beethoven Club
Concert. Free. Four hands piano. http://www.beethovenclubmemphis.org/
263 S. McLean Blvd. •
Memphis, TN 38104
March 27, 7 -
8:30 PM Temple Israel. Interfaith Discussion.
"Why Justice is Foundational to Christianity, Islam, and
Judaism" Panel Discussion. Rabbi Greenstein with Reverend Dr.
Stephen R. Montgomery of Idlewild Presbyterian Church and Dr.
Yasir Qadhi of Memphis Islamic Center will discuss their shared
religious-based commitment to social justice issues. This event
is open to the public,
RSVP requested, not essential.
The Lent Brochure from St.
Mary's Episcopal Cathedral is at
http://files.constantcontact.com/5f045909001/0ed48648-fb5d-4e72-9cdc-bafac0f4b1fe.pdf
Several Churches in Memphis have "Stations of
the Cross" observances during lent.
St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral,
Fridays at 6 PM
Immaculate Conception (Roman Catholic Cathedral) Fridays 5:30
with fish fry.
St John's Episcopal has a 7 am Eucharist Thursdays during
Lent.
March 2 - April 7. The Lenten Lecture Series at
Calvary Episcopal Church.
A major highlight of the Memphis year! Tuesday-Friday
noon and Wednesday evenings.
The schedule is now on line at http://www.calvarymemphis.org/lentenpreaching
(with details about the speakers)
Brief lecture, noon to about 12:40, free, usually wonderful.
If you want (paid) a great meal before or after, downstairs.
A few highlights: Dan Mathews March 2-3, Kirk Whalum March
14, Micah Greenstein March 21-22,
Omid Safi March 23 (and other venues March 21-23),
Roslyn Nichols March 28, Becca Stevens March 29-30
Steve Montgomery April 7.
March 8-9, and 6:30 PM March 8: Rev Ollie Rencher
March 10: Rev Dorothy Wells (Germantown)
March 14: Kirk Whalum
March 15-16, 6:30 PM 15: Dr Barbara Lundblad
March 17: Rev Julian Gordy
March 21-22 Rabbi Micah Greenstein, Temple Israel
(packed house, arrive early)
March 23 Drt Omid Safi (Prof od Islamics, Duke Univ.)
March 24 Rev Steven Cook (2nd Baptist, Memphis, a major
participating church in interfaith work)
March 28, Rev Dr. Rosalyn Nichols Freedom's Chapel Christian
Church in Memphis, Tenn.
March 29, 30, evening of March 29: Rev. Becca Stevens,
Thistle Farms & Community of Magdalene in Nashville,
Tenn.
March 31, Rev. Broderick Greer Grace-St. Luke’s
Episcopal Church in Memphis, Tenn.
April 4-5 The Rev. Lauren F. Winner Duke Divinity
School in Durham, N.C.
(she will also speak at St Georges Episcopal Church,
7 PM April 4.)
April 5 evening, April 6 noon: Nadia Bolz-Weber House
of All Sinners and Saints in Denver, Colo.
April 7 The Rev. Steve Montgomery Idlewild
Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Tenn.
(packed house, arrive early)
March 29 and 30. Rhodes College and U of Memphis
- Baldwin Now Symposium
March 29 @ 6:00 p.m. | McCallum
Ballroom, Rhodes College
Keynote lecture by Dwight McBride, author of
Impossible
Witness,
Why I Hate Abercrombie and Fitch, and
editor of
James Baldwin Now.
March 30 @ 6:00 p.m. | Ellington 100, University of Memphis
Roundtable discussion with leading Baldwin scholars Quentin
Miller, Soyica Colbert, and Magdalena Zaborowska. Moderated by
Ernest Gibson.
March 30, 5:30 PM Civil Rights Museum,
planning meeting for year of MLK commemorations. See April 4 below.
Contact Tarrin McGhee, MLK50 Project Manager, via email
tarrin@piquepr.com 901-517-2870
March 30, Thursday, Can a Cell have a Sex?:
Biological and Social Ontologies of Sex
Sarah Richardson // Harvard University // Simco Lecture
Abstract at http://www.memphis.edu/moch/events/index.php
University Center Theatre, Univ of
Memphis
Reception at 6:00 PM, Lecture at 6:30 PM
March 31, 7 PM. Vanderhaar Symposium. (One of the
Major Interfaith Events!) University
Theater, Christian Brothers University. Speaker:
Shaka Senghor, a leading voice in criminal justice reform.
http://www.gvanderhaar.org/
This discussion continues with the Gandhi-King Conference, see
April 1. Also https://www.cbu.edu/vanderhaar
March 31, Closing ceremony for Women's History Month, U of
Memphis.
March 31. Historic Tour, Shiloh. Organized by St. Mary's
Episcopal Cathedral.
http://files.constantcontact.com/5f045909001/0ed48648-fb5d-4e72-9cdc-bafac0f4b1fe.pdf
Feb 1 - March 8, 6 Wednesdays, 7 -
8:30 pm. Course at Chabad of Memphis, "The
Dilemma: Modern Conundrums, Talmudic
Debates, Your Solutions."
$99, discounts for 2 or more. An intriguing course on Jewish
approaches to ethical philosophical and practical problems. (Do you
throw the switch so that the streetcar will kill one person instead
of four? Do you punish the person who with criminal intent
actually does a good deed - or vice versa? etc.) I must admit
that I have a personal fondness for this material: my father once
used a Talmudic argument of the sort studied here in an argument
before the US Supreme Court.
Info at http://www.myjli.com/
, "The Dilemma", then search for the class in Memphis TN.
It is fun to read examples of the issues studied at http://www.myjli.com/index.html?task=courses_detail&cid=1071
February 1 - start of Black History Month.
Wes Feb 1, 7 PM, program U of Memphis, Rose
Theater, Opening reception and award of the Arthur Holmes
Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. L Lasimba Grey, Jr.
February 7 - 22, various dates. French Film festival, Univ of
Memphis. http://www.memphis.edu/moch/events/hum_on_campus.php
(Feb 7. 9. 13, 16, 20, 22)
February 10, 1 PM
Friday, Grand Opening Celebration of Porter-Leath's
Early Childhood Academy. 628 Alice
Avenue.
Feb 10, Friday. Prayers 7:30 PM, Meeting at 7:45 PM.
Masjid As-Salaam, "Everything about Immigration" An immigration attorney speaks and answers
questions. 1065 Stratford Rd. (Foot of Covington Pike.)
Feb 10, 7:30 PM,
Friday, Organ Recital at Calvary Episcopal Church.
http://www.calvarymemphis.org/assets/1981/2016_music_web.pdf
February 10-11, Free Dental Clinic, Bellevue Baptist Church
(2000 Appling at I-40 exit) (cleanings, fillings,
extractions. Free, expect long lines.) Doors open 6
AM.
One procedure per patient per day, may come both days, Ages 2
and up, no pregnant women. http://www.midsouthmissionofmercy.org/
February 11 is the Full moon, "Tu B'Shevat", the 15th day of
the month of Shevat in the
Jewish Calendar, "The new year for trees"
It is remarkable that the strange weather we have had recently
has given us so many tree in bloom for this date this year!
February 11. Free Legal Aid Clinic, 10 AM - Noon,
Benjamin Hooks Library. See the
flier at http://memphisirg.org/2SLegalAid.pdf
also March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, Sept
9, October 14, Nov 11, Dec 9
Feb 11, Saturday, 11 AM -1
PM. Turkish cooking class for women, sponsored
by the Atlantic Institute (Turkish Community organization.)
Free. Details (menu,location, etc.) at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turkish-cooking-class-in-february-tickets-31772700001
February
11, 2017 at 10 AM
Town Hall Meeting hosted by Congressman Steve Cohen
East High School
3206 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
February 11. Saturday evening. 5:45
PM Chili Cook-Off and Variety show at Holy Communion
Episcopal Church (Walnut Grove between Poplar.)
Contact Hester, hmathes@holycommunion.org, to register your
variety act, and Matthew, marehart@holycommunion.org, for chili
entries.
The night is a family-friendly, alcohol-free event. Free
admission, free tasting, contributions or "tips" welcome at the
jar for each contestant. The contestant getting the most
contributions (for church youth programs) wins.
February 11, 7 PM. Chinese Festival, Rose Theater,
University of Memphis. Celebrating the
anniversary of teh Confucius Center at U of Memphis -
Acrbatics, Dance, Opera, ...?
Feb 12 Bloodmobile at Temple Israel, 8:30 AM
- 1 PM
Feb 12 Sunday, 2 PM. Jewish Historical
Society, Bluma Zuckerbrot-Finkelstein, The Recent Community
Trip to Poland and Israel: Reflections and
Reverberations. Jewish Community Center 6560
Poplar.
February 12, Sunday, 3 PM. Talk about local Black
History Locations by Prof.
Ernestine Jenkins, (one of my favorite lecturers from the
University of Memphis, not to be missed!) at Second
Congregational UCC Church, 764 Walker Avenue, across the
street from Lemoyne-Owen College.
February 14, Second Tuesday. Pax Christi, the Roman Catholic
Peace Group, meeting at the Friends Meeting
House. Pot luck supper 6:30 PM, speaker at 7 PM.
The topic this month: A Contrast Between Discussion and Dialogue.
February 15 - Third Wednesday, 7-9 PM.
Welcome session for interested visitors, Pema Karpo
Meditation Center (Tibetan Buddhist).
(There are regular meetings Sunday morning and Friday evening,
also.) http://pemakarpo.org/eventscalendar.htm
http://pemakarpo.org/
3921 Frayser Raleigh Road, Memphis, TN
38128
February 16, 6-8 PM Civil Rights Museum. Speaker: Women
and Convict Labor in the New South
by Talita L. LeFlouria. Register athttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07edg2ioqb00e8bf9c&oseq=&c=&ch=
More info http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1110009660710&ca=9eb9733d-4e8d-4607-a3c8-b48c86562e97
Feb 20 - Monday 5 PM - 6:40 PM ,
U of Memphis event - Open House for Office of International
Studies -
Reception, possibly current news of
problems with international travel. Panhellenic Building.
RSVP Gail Warren, gswarrren at memphis.edu,
678-2814
February 20, 7 PM. Beth Sholom Synagogue, Lecture: an Israeli
speaker, Rabbi Yoav Ende, will be talking about
pluralism within the Israeli Jewish community. (He won’t
be discussing non-Jews.) (The different groups of
Jews in Israel sometimes have a great deal of trouble
getting along.) Poster 2_20_17.pdf
February 21, Lecture, University of Memphis Egyptology Graduate Student
Association, Department of History, and Institute of Egyptian
Art and Archaeolog. Gay Robins (Emory University), Memory and Identity at the Elite Tombs of Amarna
6:15 PM Reception, 7:00 PM Lecture, University Center Theatre
More information: http://www.memphis.edu/egypt/events/
February 21 Third Tuesday of each month) 5:30 PM -
Words3, the writers group at Holy Communion Episcopal
Church. (Walnut Grove between
Poplar.) It is nice to call in advance if you are
planning to read a five minute piece. All are welcome to
come listen.
February 22,. 7 - 9 PM African-American
History and Islam. Imam Amin Muhammad,
sponsored by the Cordoba Society of Archivists. Univerity of
Memphis, University Center, Bluff Room.
February 22-27. MAHA SHIVARATRI Celebrations at the
Indian Cultural Center and Temple
Paanchahnika Dhwajarohana Divya
Kalyanamahotsavam details of schedule
(901) 290-8086
(Should I be putting details of such schedules here? Let me
know.)
February 22-23 Rhodes College: "We plan
to host two terrific scholars to discuss Judaism and Islam
in early modern England. "
Jerry Brotton
has recently published “The Sultan and the Queen: The Untold Story
of Elizabeth and Islam”:
http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/317980/the-sultan-and-the-queen-by-jerry-brotton/9780525428824/
Brotton has also written important studies on the cultural
exchange of art as well as the history of mapmaking:
http://www.sed.qmul.ac.uk/staff/brottonj.html
He will be joined by James Shapiro, author of the groundbreaking
“Shakespeare and the Jews”:
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/james-shapiro/shakespeare-and-the-jews/
Shapiro is the preeminent biographer of Shakespeare, having
published award-winning single-year studies of 1599 and 1606
as well as “Contested Will,” which masterfully
debunks alternative authorship fantasies by carefully historicizing
them:
http://www.jamesshapiro.net
A number of engaging events will be scheduled with both celebrated
authors. Please pencil those dates on your calendars;
more details to follow.
Feb 22 Rhodes College Pearce Shakespeare
Symposium
Jews and Muslims in Shakespeare’s World | Feb. 22 @ 6:00 p.m.
Hardie Auditorium, Palmer Hall (reception @ 5:30 p.m.)
In spite of enduring myths about their absence, Jews and Muslims
were a complex presence in Tudor England, whether as imagined
stage caricatures or actual political agents. Jerry Brotton and
James Shapiro, two preeminent cultural historians of the
Renaissance, will engage in a far-ranging dialogue about how
Judaism and Islam were — and remain — part of the British
national story.
Feb 24. MIFA group at Mississippi Kings. Hockey. $16
up. https://groupmatics.events/event/mifa
February 25, Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm. Ancient Egypt
Family Day at Univ of Memphis Art Museum.
http://www.memphis.edu/egypt/events/familyday.php
also - same time - Family Day at the Dixon art museum,
free. Take the kids or grandkids and try both!
Feb 26, Sunday, 4 PM. Concert, St. Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral. Free. Program at http://memphisseminary.edu/
, scroll down the calendar to Feb 26 entry
6 PM Choral Concert at Holy
Communion Episcopal, Handel and Vivaldi.
February 28, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, St. John's
Episcopal Church.
Another at Holy Communion Episcopal 6 PM (program
about a cancer treatment program at St. Jude. Pancakes. $5,
$20 family)
At Calvary Episcopal, 5:30-7, $8. Waffles, Red
Beans and Rice,...
Feb 28 - buy tickets for the Hooks Institut Gala April 20.
see April 20
March 1, Ash Wednesday, the start of the penitential season
before Easter. Numerous special church services/
E.g. St John's Episcopal at 6:30 Am, 12:10 PM, 6
PM. Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 7 am, noon,
6:30.
Calvary Episcopal Imposition of Ashes at 7:30
a.m. and 12:05 p.m., Ashes to Go at 12:30 p.m., and the
Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist at 7:00 p.m. with the
Rev. Dan Matthews, Sr. preaching.
Feb
1 -starting January
18 and five more Wednesdays (to
March 1 but excluding Jan 25).
Hillel of Memphis: Course in
Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism)
6:30-8:30
PM. Free for students; $45 general public, $25 for members
of Beth Sholom synagogue. Flier at http://memphisirg.org/1_18_2017.pdf
(see Jan 25 for another event at Beth Sholom, which
is why the teacher, the director of Beth Sholom, is
unavailable Jan 25.)
Hillel House, 3581 Midland (just west of U of M
campus.)
February
1 - there is an effort being made to
form a Jewish "Social Action" group (left-side
activism, I gather.) A first meeting is
planned at the Jewish Community Center,
Wednesday 6 PM. COntact is cbelenky
at gmail.com
February 1, 5 PM Hispanic-organized
march against Trump actions.
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Feb 1, 5 PM, Rhodes College. A broken
system: perspectives on the death penalty in
Tennessee. Panel Discussion
Basement of the Paul Barrett Jr. Library
(get directions from the gate person on University
Avenue)
poster at http://memphisirg.org/2_1_2017.pdf
February 1, Indian Cultural Center and
Temple, special services at 10 AM and 6 PM.
Refreshments after the 6 PM service (probably a nice Indian
supper) Children invited to the evening program and food.
"Shri Saraswathi is the Goddess of learning, who is divine
knowledge personified. The sound of her celestial Veena
awakens the notes of the sublime utterances of the sacred
monosyllable, 'OM'. She bestows the Knowledge of the
supreme, mystic sound, clarity of thought and nobility of
ideas as represented by Her pure dazzling white clothes,
with the hands holding the veena and books seated on the
white lotus. We worship Goddess Saraswathi to gain
knowledge, dispassion, devotion and prosperity."
February 2. Rhodes College: Digital Baldwin |
February 2 @ 6:00 p.m.
Hardie Auditorium, Palmer Hall (reception @ 5:30
p.m.) (enter from University Ave. gate, gate
person can give directions.)
Featuring Zandria Robinson, Terence Tucker and Ernest
Gibson. Each will introduce, screen, and discuss a video
clip of Baldwin as a means to inform, to contextualize, and
to highlight aspects of Baldwin’s work. Poster at http://memphisirg.org/2-2-2017
February 2, Marcus Orr Lecture.
Can Teaching Innovation Renew the Humanities?
James M. Lang // Assumption College
River Room, 300 University Center, U of Memphis.
Reception 5:30, lecture at 6.
Abstract at http://www.memphis.edu/moch/events/index.php
February 3, 7:30 PM, Masjid As-Salaam, "A soldier's journey
to peace in Islam". An American stationed at Guantanamo
telling of his experiences with prisoners there. Also a talk
by an officer of the Muslim Legal Fund of America. If
you've wanted to hear how the Muslims are talking among
themselves about the present situation in the US, you are
welcome to come and see. 1065 Stratford (foot of Covington
Pike)
February 3. Spaghetti Dinner at Temple Israel following
the Friday evening Service. $8, to support the Boy
Scout Troop.
Register at https://timemphis.wufoo.com/forms/wrx8kpy0yeed7u/
(Reception 5:45, service 6:15-about 7, then supper.)
Feb 4, Saturday, 10:15 AM . American Association of
University Women meeting, White Station Library, 5094
Poplar.
Planning spring public meetings re equal pay, gender
bias,...
Feb 4. Saturday, Movie, "Marvin Booker was
Murdered". Clayborn Temple, 294
Hernando St Memphis, 38126. $10.
Doors open at 6pm. Seating at 6:30. Film starts at 7pm.
Q&A w/ the Booker Family, their attorneys, Memphis
residents in the film, and filmmakers after the
screening. Marvin, was active in St.
Patrick's in Memphis before moving to Denver where he died;
read more at
http://memphisirg.org/2_4_2017.pdf.
February 4, 7:30 PM. "Kathmandu", Israeli TV
show, English subtitles, about a religious (Chabad)
Jew in Nepal.
At Chabad. Suggested donation $10.
February 7, First Tuesday of each month, Catholic Ministry
to Gays, Lesbians, etc. Pot luck supper and
speaker, Marian Hall, downstairs from the sanctuary at
the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 6:30 on the
first Tuesday or each month. If you want to see how these
people can relate to and remain active in a religious
organization, by all means attend one of their
meetings.) All welcome, no need to bring food
your first visit. btrouy@yahoo.com
(901-496-9413)
February 7-8. Holmes Lectures, sponsored by Memphis
Theological Seminary, http://memphisseminary.edu
Dr Eboni Marshall-Turman speaking on "The New Abolitionism".
Tuesday 7:30 PM, Mt. Moriah East Baptist Church, 1248 Haynes,
"Black Social Gospel"
Wednesday 11 AM, Lindenwood Christian Church, 2400 Union (at East
Pkwy), "Breaking White Supremacy"
February 7-8. Shen Yun Dancers at the Cannon
Center. This is an extremely spectacular
show of Chinese Dance, which I'd put in the "not to be missed"
category but do have to add a comment: It is also
propaganda and a fundraiser for Falun Gong. a Chinese
religious movement, a form of Christianity with which the PRC
government has at times been extremely unhappy, although a
non-Chinese speaker may have to look very closely to be aware of
this, and in fact might not notice it at all. Tickets are
available now, $70 and up,
http://view.tmclient.ticketmaster.com/?qs=fd5d4831a0fcce74e9f2dc6727ebd44b8b57943f88fb9f59280178c9cf6e0fc130d0abdc804de6755ae70e14fe71d1702651315c6ca8a43fbb80cf0afeebc2f70af458ca877d0dab
Feb 8 - noon, Temple Israel. Lunch and Learn (bring
a brown bag lunch, cookies and drinks provided. RSVP appreciated
click
here
"Exploring Israel with Rabbi Feivel Strauss: How Trees, Water,
and Fire Can Bring Peace to the Land of Israel"
Feb 8, Supper at St. John's Episcopal (modest
charge.) The speaker will be Dr. Pete Gathje--founder
of Manna House.
February 9, 7 PM. Rhodes College, Hardie Auditorium.
Phi Beta Kappa Lecture,
“Barriers to Reentry? A Labor Market Perspective on Mass
Incarceration”, David Weiman
February 9, 12 noon Starks 30th Scholarship
Luncheon, fundraiser for Memphis Theological Seminary.
$120 Held at Graceland.
Also Honors Ceremony, reception at 5:45 PM, ceremony at 7 PM
http://memphisseminary.edu/starks/
February 9, 5:30-7:30 PM, 628 Alice Avenue, Memphis
38106. Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy Tour
Be the first to experience this remarkable, state-of-the-art
preschool and teacher training institute and learn more about
Porter-Leath’s role as the early intervention leader in our
community by helping Memphis help children and families.
Jan 13, 11 AM-2 PM. Nashville,
major Religious Freedom Event. The Muslim
community will hold a meeting and Friday prayer service (with
sermon) at the War memorial Building and State Capitol in
Nashville. The main speaker will be Memphis' own Yasir Qadhi.
Information at https://www.facebook.com/events/1056465834480197/
(I trust someone will offer me a ride, or call if interested
in a carpool. 327-9735 Jan 10 or 11)
Jan 14, 10 AM - 5 PM, Masjid Ar-Rahman.
Workshop, "Overcoming Modern-Day Struggles"
Admission $15, $20 at door.
Jan 14 - Start of Martin Luther King, Jr.,
weekend events.
Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend: The National Civil Rights
Museum will, of course, be the anchor for remembrance and
action on Monday, Jan. 16, but three related events among the
many: Civil rights icon Angela Davis will speak at First
Congregational Church, in a benefit for the Mid-South Peace
and Justice Center, on Saturday, Jan. 14. The Memphis
Grizzlies will host the Chicago Bulls in a nationally
televised MLK holiday game on Sunday, Jan. 15. And, on the
following Friday (Jan. 20), Hattiloo Theatre opens “Blueprints
to Freedom: An Ode to Bayard Rustin,” a play about the key and
far too little known King compatriot.
Jan 15, after a brief service at 7:30 PM, "Muslim Youth
and the Future of America", Masjid Ar-Rahman
[7906
Lowrance Rd, Memphis TN 38125] Free, public.
Poster at http://files.constantcontact.com/98c2aa0a001/bc24e188-6a5f-47ec-abdf-dd1411244a59.pdf
January 15, 5 PM. The Lynching Sites of
Memphis Project.
Special Service for Martin Luther King Day,
multiple churches participating.
Trinity Baptist Church, Cordova (from Germantown Parkway, go
eastward on Trinity Rd. until it ends.
The church is there, 780 WALNUT KNOLL, Cordova, TN 38018 US).
The speaker is Rev. Patrick Tucker, Pastor of Gray's Creek
Baptist Church, Arlington
(This is a joint service and celebration with a number of
African American and European American churches
participating).
Sunday, January 15, 2017
2-6pm THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
POSSIBLY March?
WORLD RELIGION DAY
MEMPHIS Free
Public Open House
We are pleased to announce our event is
being held this year at Pleasant View School in Memphis. Open
to the public free. We celebrate our diversity at this
worldwide event in Memphis each year in January. This year the
events include fun yoga demonstrations for children, music,
dance and an Open House to meet our wonderfully diverse
Interfaith community. If your faith/path group is interested
in sponsoring a table, please write us at
wrdmemphis@yahoo.com.
Possibly
invalid: https://www.facebook.com/World-Religion-Day-Memphis-1533821856868249/?fref=ts
The flier is at http://memphisirg.org/1_15_2017.pdf
Dear Interfaith Friends:
We are honored to invite you to World Religion Day Memphis,
celebrate with us on January 15, 2017 (Sunday 2pm-6pm). We
would like to offer your group an event space on this day.
This is the third year of celebration, and we will have an
open gym format for the Public to meet our wonderful diverse
faiths and paths. Our program includes fun yoga for children,
music, and dance during the celebration. If your group is
interested, please send us an email or call: 201 759 8617 to
reserve a space. Email: wrdmemphis@yahoo.com and see our
information on World Religion Day Memphis on Facebook. Thank
you for your interest, spaces may be limited, so thank you for
supporting the harmony among the faiths by attending and
sharing this day. Warm regards, The Planning Committee- World
Religion Day Memphis
January 16, Monday 8 am - 6 pm. Martin Luther King Day,
events at Civil Rights Museum. Details
http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/king-day
January 17, (Third Tuesday of each month) 5:30 PM
- Words3, the writers group at Holy Communion Episcopal
Church. (Walnut Grove between Poplar.) It
is nice to call in advance if you are planning to read a five
minute piece. All are welcome to come listen.
January 17, 7 PM, Jason's Deli (near Poplar and Highland.
"Food for Thought".
Josh Spickler is the Executive Director of Just City, a
new nonprofit that supports a stronger right to counsel and
smarter criminal justice policies for Memphis and Tennessee.
Josh regularly presents to civic organizations and works with
local and national media to communicate stories about indigent
defense and criminal justice reform.
January 18. Registration deadline for the Women's retreat of
Holy Communion Episcopal (retreat is Jan 21.)
January 18, Wednesday Noon., Temple Israel. Lunch and
Learn with Rabbi Feivel Strauss. Bring brown bag
lunch, drinks and cookies provided. Available in live stream on
Rabbi Strauss's Facebook Page. Reservation by Jan 17 at 901.761.3130
appreciated.
Jan 18, 7 PM Film at brooks, see Jan 11
January 18,
Wednesday, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Free Concert. Beethoven Club, 263 S.
McLean
Perhaps 40 minutes of music, then socialize.
Our performers for this concert are:
Megan Carnevale, soprano Georg
Hranov, horn Brian Chan, piano
Mary Jane Claasen, soprano
Jason Oates, saxophone
Jenny Davis, flute Jonathan Kirkscey, cello
January 20, 2-4 PM, History Department
"Teach-In", U of Memphis, Mitchell Hall. Two
professors will lead a discussion on Fascism and Totalitarianism.
Classroom in the second floor, Mitchell Hall.
January 20, Sabbath Dinner at Chabad (charge).
https://jewishmemphiscom.clhosting.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/759039/lang/en
January 20, 5-7 PM. Opening reception,
Fogelman Art Gallery, U of Memphis ("Arts and
Communications Building", the old Law School Building, on Central
roughly opposite the university Holiday Inn. Park in the bid student
parking lot.) "The Belhaven Republic - Delta Blues - 1792-95."
Artist walk-through at 6 PM. Exhibit continues until (Date ?? )
January 21, Chakra Dance, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/198566417278446/
January 21, Silent retreat 10am - 3 PM at Unity Church of
Practical Christianity, led by Khenpo Gawang Rinpoche
of the Pema Karpo Meditation Center.
Vegetarian Lunch provided,
January 21, Saturday. Memphis Botanic Garden,
noon- 3 PM. Japanese Food tasting. Admission
$5 (free to students and to Botanic Garden members;
$10 for tasting, $20 if you are seriously hungry.
January 22. Jewish Historical Society, Jewish
Community Center, 2 PM. David Glasser, Executive Director, Ben Uri
Museum London, England
Rewriting History: The Recovery of Nazi-Looted
Art. Free, open to all.
January 22. 2 PM. Demonstration in favor of Roe v
Wade, at Choices: Memphis Center for Reproductive
Health, https://www.facebook.com/CHOICESMemphis/
1726 Poplar. https://www.facebook.com/events/1369716146423945/
January 22, Movie, "The Twelve Powers", Unity Church of
Practical Christianity, at about 12:30 (following the
Sunday service.) $10 admission. "The film, based on Charles
Fillmore’s classic book, is the first in a series of three
documentaries entitled A Sound Called Unity, all of which are based
on the primary teachings of the Unity spiritual movement founded by
Fillmore and his wife Myrtle in 1889. "
January 23. Memphis Bar Association. Cossitt
Library Pro Bono Clinic from 3-5:00 pm at the
Cossitt Library, 33 S Front St Memphis, TN 38103.
This is a free legal clinic. No appointment is
necessary. Bring any papers you have concerning your legal
problem.
The Bar association also offers a free legal aid
clinic the second Saturday of each month, 10 AM to noon, at
the Benjamin Hooks Library, 3030 Poplar Ave.
See the flier at http://memphisirg.org/2SLegalAid.pdf
January 23, Monday. Every Monday at 5:30 people
are getting together to discuss the "Lynching Sites of Memphis"
Project, how to memorialize places in Memphis
where lynchings occurred. Caritas Village, 2509 Harvard St. (Food
available if you want to buy it.)
January 25 - Movies about
"Upstanders" at the Brooks Museum. Free.
Wed. January 4- 7 pm "At the River I
Stand" A chronicle of the 1968 sanitation workers'
strike 56 min.
Wed. Jan 11 7
pm "Watchers of the
Sky" 120 min A look at criminality and
justice in global cities through the eyes of Raphael
Lemkin---the man who believed a genocide law could prevent
mass atrocities
Wed. Jan 18 7 pm "The
Interrupters" 125 min. South side Chicago
gang activities
Wed. Jan 25 7 pm "What
Tomorrow Brings" 90 min A visionary
educator in 2009 opens an educational center in war-torn
Afghanistan.
Jan
25, Film at Brooks, see Jan 11
Jan 25, 7 - 9 PM, Beth Sholom
Synagogue, Israel Beyond the
Conflict: Amal Elsana Alh'jooj
Israeli
Arab Bedouin feminist leader Amal Elsana Al'hjooj will speak on
"Building shared society in Israel: Challenges and
Opportunities." Part II of Israel: Beyond the Conflict speaker
series. Free, Open. Corner of Kirby and Humphrey Blvd
(north end of Kirby).
January 28, 5:30 PM Masjid Al-Noor. Dinner and
program after the brief evening service. Guests welcome. A nice
chance to meet-and-greet Muslim neighbors. (3529 Mynders, between U
of Memphis and Highland - extra parking in the Parking
lot of St Luke's Methodist, Highland.)
(I believe that Masjid As-Salaam, top of Stratford Rd,
will have its congregation supper Feb 4?)
January 27-28. Presbyterian leadership training
event. First Presbyterian Church, 166 Poplar
Ave.
I post this mainly since people may be
interested in the extremely detailed agenda posted
online at
http://www.standrewpresbytery.org/tapestry-brochure-2-17/attachments/Tapestry_2017_small_booklet.pdf
Charge. Advertised as for Presbyterians but I assume
others interested could enquire.
January 28 is the Chinese New Year (Year of the
Rooster.) Celebration by the Greater Memphis
United Chinese Association,
6 PM - 8:30 PM, Rose Theater, University
of Memphis. Open to all. Modest charge for parking, I
expect, in the garage off Zach Curlin.
January 28, 10 AM, Saturday, Shani Pooja. Indian
Cultural Center and Temple. Special
prayers associated with the transit of Saturn (Shani).
Jan 29 - 8:30 AM. Lynching Sites of
Memphis Project. Visit some local history.
"Some of us will be attending worship this Sunday, January 29 at
historic Second Congregational Church. The service is at 8:30 a.m.
The church is located at 764 Walker Ave. across the street from
LeMoyne Owen College. The church's history goes back to the time of
the 1866 Memphis Massacre when Lincoln Chapel, which was both a
school and a church for newly freed slaves, was among the schools
which were burned to the ground. It reopened within a week and later
evolved into LeMoyne-Owen College."
January 30, 7 PM, Jason's Deli (near Poplar
and Highland. "Food for Thought".
Deron
Hall-Director of Partnerships and Operations of the Memphis Music
Initiative presents.
January 30, 5-7 PM. Lynching Sites of
Memphis Project. Planning meeting at
Caritas,
2509
Harvard St (dinner available for purchase if desired) Planning work for a memorial service May
21, centennial of a local lynching.
You can view
one planning document here.
January
7, Saturday, 10:15am at the Central/Hooks
Library.
Planning meeting, Memphis Women's March
Contact address is
MemphisWomensMarch@gmail.com
Statement is at http://memphisirg.org/womens_march.jpg
January 8, Indian Cultural Center and
Temple. Vaikunta Ekadasi
Vaikunta Ekadasi will be celebrated on Sunday, January
8th 2017. Special services at 6 am and various
others. last starting at 8 am.
"Vaikuntha Ekadashi, which
falls on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha (the growing
phase of the moon) during Dhanur Masa every year, is
considered very auspicious day for worshipping Lord
Vishnu. According to legend, it is believed that
those who have darshan of Lord Vishnu through Uttara
Dwaram on this auspicious day will be blessed by
Lord Vishnu to receive Moksha (Salvation)"
Jan 8, 6 PM Feast of
Lights, St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. Burning
of the greens at 7 PM.
January 9, 7 PM Jewish Community
Center. Debate on what to expect
in Israel Policy from Trump Administration. ($10, $7
for members). http://www.jccmemphis.org/jewish-living/goldberg-vs-tobin-israel-dialogue/
Register by noon Jan 9 for: January
11, Soul Supper 5:30-7:30 pm at St.
John's Episcopal Church. Speaker Rev Dr. James
Netters, $10 (advance, adults.) Details http://www.stjohnsmemphis.org/events/soul-supper-feat-james-netters
"If you are not aware of the importance of
James Netters to the city of Memphis, you should know
that his voice is an essential record of the vital
past in our town, and a call to the future. He served
on the city council during our city's most turbulent
days, marched for civil rights and was badly beaten
for his efforts, and has led Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
for over 60 years to become a important house of God
for Memphians."
January 1. Pope
Francis' message, Fiftieth World Day of Peace
https://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/peace/documents/papa-francesco_20161208_messaggio-l-giornata-mondiale-pace-2017.html
January 4, 7:30 PM. Initial
planning meeting for Temple Israel's Purim play on
March 7 (see below). If you want to be in or help
with one of the strangest (and most fun) musical
events of the year, this is your chance to go find
a role or a way to help.
January 6, 2017, Boar's Head Dinner at
Calvary Episcopal. A Madrigal dinner.
If you want to be a volunteer in come capacity,
contact Associate Organist-Choirmaster John Palmer at
Calvary.
Dec 16 - Jan
13. Indian Cultural Center and Temple.
Hindu Prayer cycle: "The month of Dhanurmasa is
considered a very special month for religious
services. Lord Krishna declares in the Bhagavad
Gita: "I manifest the most in the month of
Margashira (also known as Dhanurmasa) among the
months of a year". For this reason, sages have set
apart this month to be completely focused on
devotional activities. According to tradition, the
Gods wake up early in the morning during the month
of Dhanurmasa. They perform special prayers to Sri
Maha Vishnu during the auspicious period of Brahma
Muhurta. It is said that worshipping Lord Vishnu
on a single day during this auspicious period is
equal to worshiping Lord Vishnu with devotion for
1000 years." Prayers 6 am, 6:30 am, 7:30 AM.
2016
Sept 29-Nov 27 at the Temple
Israel Museum, The Art of the Yad and Surviving
Remnants of Damaged Crimean Torah Scrolls.
Since the Torah (first
five books of the Hebrew Bible) is read in the synagogue
service from a hand-written Hebrew copy, the manuscript must
be handled with care, A "Yad" ("hand") is a ceremonial
pointer used for keeping one's place in the text (so as not
to smudge it with an actual finger.) It has been a favority
piece of Jewish art for many centuries. This is a large
exhibit with historical and cultural notes.
Simferopol was a significant Jewish
center in the Crimea (later part of the Ukraine, now
occupied by Russia) until 22,000 of its Jewish population of
23,000 were killed by the Nazis. Some of its Torah
scrolls survived but then had to hidden from the Soviets
(who often destroyed any synagogues the Nazis had missed)
and wound up in a coal bin, and the badly damaged scrolls
were recovered in 1990, Surviving fragments were
photographed and cataloged; the Oregon Jewish Museum has
loaned these photographs.
Current art
exhibits at the Ross Gallery, Plough Library, Christian
Brothers University,
October 21 - December 15. Opening reception
Friday Oct 21, 5:30-7:30 PM
Sandra Horton, Abstract Thoughts: Beauty in the
Abstract
The Metal Museum: Forgte, Cast, Fabricate
New Art Exhibit,
University of Memphis Art Museum, Oct 15-Dec 17,
Opening reception Oct 14, 4:30-7:30 PM.
Details http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=9fc98126951638fc477cf31ef&id=bac42ca23a&e=793f4e5c7b
Indian Dance classes for children at the Indian
Cultural Center and Temple. Register by Sept 30, Minimum age 6
years. Weekends.
Until May. Contact Guru Dr. Ramana V. Vasili (901)
387-9646 Guru Smt. Chandra Prabha (901) 487-4139
Memphis Theological Seminary Starting Sept 1 MTS
will have short courses given by Dr. Mitzi Minor, open to the
general public.
These classes are for individuals who want to expand their
knowledge of the Bible in a casual learning environment.
"The Gospel
of Matthew"
September 1 - 29,
Thursdays 9:30-11:30 am
"Paul's Letter to the Galatians"
October 13 - November 10, Thursdays 9:30-11:30 am
"The Christmas Story" (Bonus Session)
December 8 & 15, Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 am
Prices $150 per session $100 for seniors (65
+) Bonus session, $100 per
session $50 for seniors (65 +)
For more information on class times and registration: Contact
Sherry Henson at shenson@memphisseminary.edu or (901) 334-5805
or Evan Mann at emann@memphisseminary.edu or (901) 334 - 5829.
(see below "Christmas" section for MORE events on
Dec 16 and following)
CHRISTMAS events: (note - see below this for
"non-Christmas" items, continued.)
.
St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.
December 16, Camerata Concert, 7 PM
Full St. Mary's event flier: http://files.constantcontact.com/5f045909001/82c1e1d5-c5ee-483f-8adf-6ab2f0e8d309.pdf
Holy Communion's full list is at
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1101552278430&ca=2c0fffa8-35b0-4d5e-8244-ba272b79be67
St John's Episcopal:
January 6: Epiphany Service (Friday 6pm, followed by
fellowship supper @7pm)
January 8: Feast of Lights Youth Event and Diocesan Epiphany
Service
December 16, 7 PM. "Black and Pink Card Decorating
Party". (LGBTQ) Sponsored by "OUTMemphis" and "Healthy
and Free Tennessee" https://www.facebook.com/outmemphis/
https://www.facebook.com/events/203294910077590/
December 16, 7 PM. Memphis Camerata concert at St.
Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
December 18, 4 PM. Service of Lessons and Carols,
St. John's Episcopal Church. I'm sure there will be too
many such services to list - maybe I'll list the first one I
hear of at any given hour? This church has its
Chirstmas pageant at 4:30 Dec 24 and a Eucharist at 7:30;
Service Dec 25 at 10:30, Jan 1 at 10:30 and 5:30; Epiphany Jan
6, service at 6 PM, dinner at 7 PM.
December 19, 6:30 PM, Holy Communion Episcopal, Service for
the Longest Night.
Dec 19 - Calvary Episcopal serves a fancy dinner for the
poor and homeless. This notice invites contributions,
rather than attendance; I thought people would like to know.
Calvarty is also collecting clothes: " Is it time to clean out
your closet? Bring last year’s winter coats, sweaters, long
underwear, shoes, men’s work boots, pants, jeans, socks,
belts, eyeglasses, and fleece jackets. We also always need
blankets, small toiletries, and sleeping bags. We open our
Community Clothes Closet every Sunday morning; come one Sunday
and help our guests shop or anytime during the week to help
organize. Contact Debbie Balling." (The clothes closet
is open Sunday mornings when Calvary serves breakfast to about
200 poor and homeless families.)
There is a Christmas Potluck after the morning service
Dec 18 at Unity Church of Practical Christianity.
Their Candlelight Service is Saturday Dec 24 at 6 PM
Calvary Episcopal has Christmas eve services Dec
24 at 3:30, 5:30, 10:30 PM (and services the 18th and 25th)
http://calvarymemphis.org/assets/1981/chronicle_nov_dec_16_web.pdf
Balmoral Presbyterian Dec 24: Prelude at 4:45, lessons
and carols at 5 PM
December 21, Wednesday 5:30 PM, Caroling at Memphis Union
Mission. 383 Poplar
January 8, Sunday 6 PM St. Marys Episcopal Cathedral,
Feast of Lights.
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End of "Christmas-related" listings
Friday,
December 16, 7:30 PM (Every Friday). Divine
Verses, talks for teens and young
adults about the Qur'an,
Memphis Islamic Center, 10225
Humphrey Road, Cordova, TN 38018
December 17, 9-12:30
PM. "The American Muslim Advisory
Council (AMAC) has partnered with the Memphis Police
Department (MPD) to host the first ever Memphis Muslim
Safety Meeting for Business Owners. The summit will be
held this Saturday, December 17, 2016 from 9:00am to
12:30pm.
The Safety Summit is an informative seminar for Muslim
business owners to gather information pertinent to
managing a safe environment in a era where hate crimes
are increasing, anti-Muslim sentiments are being spread,
violence is at an all time high and ignorance is running
rampant. We want to empower our Muslim business owners
to have resources, information and connections in order
to keep themselves safe.
Where? Airways Station [2234 Truitt St, Memphis TN
38114]
http://amactn.weebly.com/
December 17 , 10AM - 2PM, Workshop on the Legacy of
the Crusades and Saladin. Sheik Yasir Qadhi. $10, $5
for students.
Sign up at http://bit.ly/2fxCSVg
for either in-person on on-line attendance
.
For more
information, please email info@memphisislamiccenter.org or call 901-231-9340.
December 18, Southern Jewish Historical Society Lecture
(presumably at JCC 2 PM): Marlene Trestman, author of Fair
Labor Lawyer: The Remarkable Life of New Deal Attorney and
Supreme Court Advocate Bessie Margolin.
December 20, 7 PM - Women's evening, pottery
display, Chabad Memphis. http://www.jewishmemphis.com/
December 20, 11 am - 1 pm. Women's Turkish Cooking class.
Detailshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/turkish-cooking-class-in-december-tickets-29948442598
December 24. Traditionally, Temple Israel volunteers
staff Starry Nights on Dec 24 so that the usual crews
can have the evening off.
info damansberg@gmail.com
Hanukkah starts the evening of Dec 24 and ends on
Jan 1. This is a minor Jewish Holiday that is
prominent in part due to the proximity to Christmas. There is
actually a very minor connection. Hanukkah celebrates in
part a successful
Jewish rebellion against the monarch Antiochus Epiphanes. Even
in 140 BC it was hard to do a guerrilla rebellion without
foreign aid, and the Jewish rebels made an alliance with the
Senate of the Republic of Rome. This is reported in the
First Book of Maccabees, which made it intio the Roman
Catholic Bible but not the Protestant Bible; if you have a
bible with the books of the Apchrypha you'll find it there.
The treaty is in Chapter 8. Eventually, Israel wound up as a
border state between the Roman Empire and the Persian Empire -
think of the poor condition that Vietnam found itself in
during the height of the Cold War. If you've ever
wondered why the Roman soldiers were in Jerusalem at the time
of Jesus, that is the (oversimplifed history) reason.
December 25 - Chanukah event. Chinese
dinner, Giant Menorah lighting at Jewish Community Center
Organized by Chabad Memphis
http://www.jewishmemphis.com/ details
forthcoming, I trust.
Thinking of Christmas Presents?
Many churches have special ways of giving or purchasing
Christmas gifts. Holy Communion has tables for charities
after the 10:30 and 5:30 services on December 4, you make a
donation and they give you a tag or ornament that you can
pass on to someone else showing a gift in their honor.
And don't forget the GLOBAL GOODS fair trade store at First
Congregational Church. My wife always liked to go
through Heifer
Project https://www.heifer.org/gift-catalog/index.html
and donate an animal to peoople in need, with a cartd and
explanation to animal-loving grandchildren
Unity Church of Practical Christianity is
collecting newly purchased toy stuffed animals until Dec
18th.
December 6, 13, 20 Tuesdays 7 PM Temple Israel.
We're All In This Together: The
Art of Embracing Life While Preparing for the End of Life
Temple
clergy and honored guests will lead insightful and
thought-provoking discussions on such topics as coming to terms
with the fact that we will not live forever and living life to
the fullest with that in mind; gratitude for life; Jewish burial
and mourning rituals and customs; reincarnation; resurrection,
and afterlife. This program is designed to give you a sense
of peace and greater appreciation of the blessings of each day.
Special
honored guests:
·
Dr.
Scott Morris, Chief Executive Officer of Church Health (December
6)
·
Dr. W.
Clay Jackson, Medical Director, Methodist Hospice
& Palliative Care (December 13)
Preregister by Dec 1 if you can, so they have a
count. https://timemphis.wufoo.com/forms/s9iu2os1wumkv6/
Christmas-related listings:
December 7. Episcopal Church of the Holy
Communion. St. Nicholas Celebration
Santa Claus is the merry embodiment of the Bishop of Myra, St.
Nicholas. The youngsters will learn his story this Wednesday
night of fun. Every child is asked to bring an extra shoe to
put in the hallway outside the parish hall. Festivities will
follow dinner.
6:30 p.m. | Parish Hall
Also at this church: Wednesday, December 14
Reading of the Magnificat | Quilling Chapel, 6:30 p.m.
Monday, December 19
Service for the Longest Night | Quilling Chapel, 6:30 p.m.
December 7, 5:30 PM St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.
Advent Candlelight Meditations, Sisters' Chapel
same church, December 8, Thursday,
noon, healing Eucharist
December 16, Camerata Concert, 7 PM
Full St. Mary's event flier: http://files.constantcontact.com/5f045909001/82c1e1d5-c5ee-483f-8adf-6ab2f0e8d309.pdf
Holy Communion's full list is at
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1101552278430&ca=2c0fffa8-35b0-4d5e-8244-ba272b79be67
St John's Episcopal:
January 6: Epiphany Service (Friday 6pm, followed by
fellowship supper @7pm)
January 8: Feast of Lights Youth Event and Diocesan Epiphany
Service
December 16, 7 PM. "Black and Pink Card Decorating
Party". (LGBTQ) Sponsored by "OUTMemphis" and "Healthy
and Free Tennessee" https://www.facebook.com/outmemphis/
https://www.facebook.com/events/203294910077590/
December 16, 7 PM. Memphis Camerata concert at St.
Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
December 18, 4 PM. Service of Lessons and Carols,
St. John's Episcopal Church. I'm sure there will be too
many such services to list - maybe I'll list the first one I
hear of at any given hour? This church has its
Chirstmas pageant at 4:30 Dec 24 and a Eucharist at 7:30;
Service Dec 25 at 10:30, Jan 1 at 10:30 and 5:30; Epiphany Jan
6, service at 6 PM, dinner at 7 PM.
December 19, 6:30 PM, Holy Communion Episcopal, Service for
the Longest Night.
Dec 19 - Calvary Episcopal serves a fancy dinner for the
poor and homeless. This notice invites contributions,
rather than attendance; I thought people would like to know.
Calvarty is also collecting clothes: " Is it time to clean out
your closet? Bring last year’s winter coats, sweaters, long
underwear, shoes, men’s work boots, pants, jeans, socks,
belts, eyeglasses, and fleece jackets. We also always need
blankets, small toiletries, and sleeping bags. We open our
Community Clothes Closet every Sunday morning; come one Sunday
and help our guests shop or anytime during the week to help
organize. Contact Debbie Balling." (The clothes closet
is open Sunday mornings when Calvary serves breakfast to about
200 poor and homeless families.)
There is a Christmas Potluck after the morning service
Dec 18 at Unity Church of Practical Christianity.
Their Candlelight Service is Saturday Dec 24 at 6 PM
Calvary Episcopal has Christmas eve services Dec
24 at 3:30, 5:30, 10:30 PM (and services the 18th and 25th)
http://calvarymemphis.org/assets/1981/chronicle_nov_dec_16_web.pdf
Balmoral Presbyterian Dec 24: Prelude at 4:45, lessons
and carols at 5 PM
December 21, Wednesday 5:30 PM, Caroling at Memphis Union
Mission. 383 Poplar
January 8, Sunday 6 PM St. Marys Episcopal Cathedral,
Feast of Lights.
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End of "Christmas-related" listings
December 9. Shabbas Dinner at Chabad. (RSVP
by Dec 7) They do these fairly often, they are expensive ($20
for one, $40 for young family) but if you've never experienced
an extremely orthodox Jewish "family" Sabbath dinner, it is
fun and interesting. So I mention them occasionally. To
keep better informed, look at http://www.jewishmemphis.com/
December 11, 9 am -1 PM. Temple Israel shop is
having its special "Chanukah Marketplace" sale.
(None of the synagogues have a shop as impressive as the
bookstore at St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, but both Temple
Israel and Baron Hirsch Synagogue have very nice shops.
The only place I know with a good line of what I'd call
"Muslim Sunday School Books", for those interested, is the
Mediterranean Grocery, 3561 Park Ave. Can anyone
tell me of other interesting shops where people can go to
learn about any religion?)
December 14, noon. Lunch and Learn at
Temple Israel with Rabbi Feival Strauss. Bring your own
lunch, drinks provided.
please RSVP by Tuesday, December 13,
by calling Temple Israel, 901.761.3130; by clicking on this
link, or by going to timemphis.org, so that we will
have enough refreshments for everyone.
December
14, 5:15 PM Light the Night for Peace.
(Anniversary of Sandy Hook shootings). Morris
Park.
Sponsored by St Mary's Episcopal and Mom's
Demand for Gun Sense.
Community supper
afterwards at St Mary's
Poster
http://memphisirg.org/Dec14_2016.jpg
December 13, Pax Christi, Potluck supper and speaker
(supper 6:30PM, speaker at 7. Friends Meeting House, Walnut
Grove at Prescott.
Sierra Club presenting on alternatives to TVAs plan to pump 3.5 million gallops of drinking water/day into Allen power plant.
December 13. Facing History Webinar: Can you
identify Fake News?. See this webpage for
this and several other Facing History events:
http://info.facinghistory.org/can-you-identify-fake-news-4?ecid=ACsprvsMeBmp6yxQKulzNLShkc2hB_wGot4X8AjGyEHUhIqlt4-XE_86BtTLfwizMp0Stw5cbIDu&utm_campaign=Digest+Emails&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=38958705&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8QjxRNsh1biYTqEyaxq7qN3uZiW2bA8gKa7V8qxkUiHt7l8ZP5EA1-8GIp1HMSZ7mL7OkImUmUs47xh02IBrJZNVjozA&_hsmi=38958705
December 14. Wednesday 5:15 PM Light the Night for
Peace, Morris Park,
(Victorian Village, 747 Poplar)
December 14, 6:30 PM, Holy Communion Episcopal. Reading of
the Magnificat by women, then a reception.
December 16, 5 PM, Candlelight Vigil for the People of Syria, Corner of Poplar and Highland. (Notice from Allison Glass.)
December 13 Tuesday 6 PM. Civil Rights Museum. Movie
(Free) 13th. Documentary on the 13th
amendment.
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1110009660710&ca=9bdf3f0f-fd9b-4063-a9d3-73c4349d5af8
They also have a special
exhibition "Enslaved", in progress.
December 13, Pax Christi. . Speaker from the Sierra Club.
Cooling problems of the new TVA Allen power plant. (Threat to
drinking water.) Potluck supper 6:30, speaker at
7. Friends meeting house, 3387 Walnut Grove,
corner of Prescott. (No need to bring food the first time you
come.)
Dec 13, 6:30 PM Indian cultural center and
temple:
"Datta Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Dattatreya.
This god is the son of Anasuya and Atri Maharshi. This
festival is observed on the purnima day (full moon day) of
margasira month. Dattatreya is considered as Trimurti Avatar,
an united incarnation of Hindu Trinity. (Lord Vishnu, Brahma
and Maheshwara)"
December 10, Saturday, 7 PM. Balmoral
Presbyterian Church. Concert: A Bel Canto Christmas.
Also in Hernando on Dec 11. Donations accepted. http://www.bealecanto.com/concerts
December 10, 10 AM - 6PM. Victorian Christmas at the
Mallory-Neely House. $7 adults, less for kids/seniors,
free for Pink Palace members. As usual. the
Pink Palace has Christmas Tree and sometimes other Christmas
exhibits.
http://www.memphismuseums.org/
December 11, 3 PM. Ordination at St. Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral.
Dec 11 Sunday. Kirk Whalum Concert. 5th Annual Gospel
According to Jazz Concertat 7 p.m.
Clayborn Temple in Memphis, TN.
Also a 4 PM event? Commercial prices.
https://www.claybornreborn.org/events/
Dec 12. Dinner and program. The Lynching Sites
Project of Memphis. Our next
meeting will be at 5 p.m. on Monday, December 12 at
Caritas Village, 2509 Harvard Ave., Memphis. Good food
is available for purchase before or after the meeting
in the Caritas dining room. Meetings are open to all
who want to learn more about the hidden histories of
lynchings
in Shelby County. 4:30 - 5 – Time for open
conversation for any who would like to arrive early.
5-6 Agenda time 6-6:30 – More visiting
time or dinner from the Caritas menu. (Dutch treat).
November 27, 6PM Indian Cultural
Center and Temple. Special services. Masa Sivarati
November 28. The Lynching Sites of Memphis Project.
5 PM meeting,
Caritas Village, 2509 Harvard
www.lynchingsitesmem.org
(Caritas Village is a wonderful
restaurant and hosts many small organization meetings.
If you are not aware of it, you need to be. Food is
available but you don't need to order anything if you
don't want to.)
November 29. Beethoven Club, Concerts at
5. A new series of informal concerts during
the 5 - 7 PM time slot.
http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=c986701d92297b94ce6e569b6&id=48d2d67b20&e=053a4e2a7d
November 30-December 3 The
Porter_Leath Toy Truck: The 15th annual Toy
Truck presented by Yuletide Office Solutions
returns November 30 through December 3 to be
filled with new, unwrapped toys and gifts for
preschool children served by Porter-Leath. This
year, we'll be at Bud Davis Cadillac, 5433 Poplar,
from Wednesday, November 30 through Friday,
December 2, and at WMC Action News 5, 1960 Union,
on Saturday, December 3 with fun for the whole
family. Santa and two of his live reindeer will
join us at Bud Davis Cadillac each day from 10
until 6 and then at WMC Action News 5 that
Saturday. Dollar donations are matched
on Dec 3 & 4.
November 30. Christmas is often a sad
time for people - due to deaths, family
problems, etc. St. Mary's Cathedral is having a
service at 5:30 PM: Wednesday, November 30, 5:30
pm. Sisters' Chapel. If thoughts of
Christmas leave you anxious or sad, consider
attending our Blue Christmas for warm comfort
food, liturgy, and conversation/art around the
many feelings this season can bring. If you have a
friend or know of someone who needs ways to feel
stronger during the holidays, this is for you. You
will come away feeling supported, lifted, and
empowered. Nursery provided.
Nov 30, Chabad. Six Wednesday evenings,
"Jewisgh Secrets for leading a successful
life." Chabad is a very traditional Jewish
group and regularly offers short courses,
usually $99 a person; I rarely list them here but
mention that they exist. If you'd like to hear of
them, get on Chabad's mailing list. This
course: http://www.myjli.com/
Chabad: http://www.jewishmemphis.com/
December 1. Thurs 4-7 PM. Free Movie, by
AARP, at Kroc Center. "Southside with You", a
movie about Barack and Muchele Obama's first date. Seems
to be intended for audience age 50+, not an
appropriate movie for children.
Free with preregistration. Details at
http://aarp.cvent.com/events/join-aarp-tennessee-for-a-free-screening-of-southside-with-you-memphis/event-summary-d9ed672ac5b74d15925c9895f1e34cf6.aspx
Dec 3, Saturday, 10 am. St John's Episcopal,
Assemble Christmas bags for the people using Manna
House. (Materials on hand, just assemble the
bags today.)
Light breakfast, all ages welcome.
December 4, Sunday, Indian Cultural Center and
Temple. Subramanya Shashti. Special
prayers at 9 am and 6 pm.
Dec 4, 4 PM Calvary Episcopal
Church. Advent Lessons and Carols. Various
Choirs.
http://calvarymemphis.org/assets/1981/chronicle_nov_dec_16_web.pdf
Dec 4, 7 PM. Rhodes College Singers in the Nave
of St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.
See more St. Mary's events at
http://files.constantcontact.com/5f045909001/82c1e1d5-c5ee-483f-8adf-6ab2f0e8d309.pdf
Dec 4, 12:30 PM. Masjid Ar-Rahman. The Advanced
Islamic Studies course will now meet Sundays
after the noon prayer.
(This is for serious students, not for occasional
visitors. Taught by Imam Anwar Arafat. Book
fee.)
info at info@masjid-arrahman.org
December 6, 6:30 PM. Potluck Dinner, Catholic
Ministry to Gays and Lesbians. (Everyone
is welcome, a very friendly and interesting group, no
need to bring anything the first time you come.) ,
Immaculate Conception Cathedral,
downstairs under the sanctuary, enter from the parking
lot in back. "Ever wondered what Las Posadas
means and where it originated? Fr. Tony Romo
will be present to teach us all about the Holiday and
its meaning. We'll also have time for Carols,
singing and music to celebrate the Christmas Season
with Terry Starr returning as our pianist and
hopefully, Terry Reeves as our song leader for the
evening. Please join us for a fun evening
of food, fellowship and merriment! It will be
our official welcoming of the Holiday Season together!
Also, if
you are out shopping, remember our guests for Room in
the Inn and bring some much-needed items: travel-size
shaving cream, men's deodorant, 1 day bus passes,
McDonald's gift cards ( $10 or $20).
Save
these dates: Jan 8: CMGLP runs the Inn at
the Cathedral for our Homeless Guests.
Positions still open for serving. Come and serve with
us as a group together.
Dec
10, 6 PM. Congregational Dinner at Masjid Al-Noor (3529 Mynders Ave, shares parking lot with
St. Luke's Methodist on Highland.) Program:
Lessons of Life From the Prophet Muhammad.
Visitors welcome, but not announced as an interfaith
event: if you want to hear how Muslims speak to a Muslim
audience, it is a good occasion to visit.
December 11, Sunday, bloodmobile at Temple Israel
8:30 - 1
November 19 "Tellebration", a
national story-telling festival. This may be
organized locally by the "Yarnspinners" group which meets in the
Hooks Library, 2nd Thursday evening each month?
(I've had no further word on this, it may not have been
organized)
November 20. First Congregational Church is having its
Thanksgiving Feast after Church Sunday morning.
Unity Church of Practical Christianity has its
Thanksgiving Potluck - the church provides Ham and Turkey, you
bring a side or dessert to share. They also have special music
starting at 10:15 am.
November 20 11:30 - 3 PM Indian Cultural Center and
Temple. Donor Appreciation Event. Lots of
activities. If you've been looking for an event other than a
religious service to visit this fascinating building and meet
and talk with activists there, this afternoon is an excellent
time.
November 22, Tuesday Interfaith Thanksgiving
Service This year it is at
Holy Communion Episcopal, Walnut Grove between Perkins.
One of the major interfaith events.
Rabbi Feivel Strauss from Temple Israel, Dr. Bashar
Shala of Memphis Islamic Center, and the Reverend Carla
Meisterman of Balmoral Presbyterian Church. A freewill
offering will be taken for Just City, a local nonprofit
working for reform in the local criminal justice system. A
reception will follow in the parish hall. Come all; this is
a nice opportunity to build relationships across faith
traditions.
Nov 24, Thanksgiving. Among the services
scheduled are Holy Communion Episcopal, 10 AM, with very
impressive music.
April 23 - Oct 1. Art Exhibit, University of Memphis Art
Museum. Flying Colors: Asafo Flags of the Fante.
http://www.memphis.edu/amum/flyingcolors/index.php
"Cultures worldwide use flags to communicate messages such as
identity, intimidation, and cultural values. Flying Colors: Asafo
Flags of the Fante showcases colorful flags from the Fante people
of Ghana in west Africa."
October 16, sunset, start of Sukkot, the major
Jewish holiday commemorating the 40 years in the wilderness.
(Appropriately celebrated by eating outdoors, e.g.
picnics.) Temple Israel outdoor picnic, food trucks,
5:30 PM Oct 16th. Habitat build Oct 16-20.
Brunches, sing-alongs, concert, etc, Oct 17, 19, 22,
23. The Jewish fall holiday season then ends on:
October 23, Simchas Torah, celebrates the end of the
annual cycle of Torah reading (in what some Christians call
"the first Lesson, traditional Jewish services include a
reading from the Bible - and the first five books are read in
their entirely every year in traditional synagogues. On this
date the end of Deuteronomy is read, the scroll is rewound,
and the start of Genesis is read. A very colorful and festive
ceremony.
Temple Israel: best service for visitors is Sunday 7 PM,
refreshments follow; Memorial service 9 AM Oct 24.
http://timemphis.org/sites/default/files/Temple-Israel-Voice-Sept-Oct-2016.pdf
October 19-20 ?? Habitat for Humanity. I'm a bit
bewildered by the build schedule of Habitat for Humanity of
Memphis, http://memphishabitat.com/.
Is there a list of build schedules somewhere on its web
site? Anyway, Temple Israel has put out a call for
volunteers to come help build on October 19 and 20, 7:30 AM- 1
PM. Age over 16, work clothes. There is a
neighborhood clean-up day October 18, 3:30-5 PM, and a
teen build day on October 16.
Information 761-3130.
October 20, Marcus Orr Lecture. River Room, 3rd floor
University Center, U of M. Reception 5:30, Lecture at 6
http://www.memphis.edu/moch/events/index.php
Born-Again, Seen-Again James Baldwin: State Surveillance,
Afro-Pessimism, and the Literary History of Black Lives
Matter
William J. Maxwell is Professor of English and
African and African American Studies at Washington University
in St. Louis.
October 21, 5:30-7:30 PM, exhibit opening reception, Ross
Gallery, Plough Library, Christian Brothers University.
October 22, 10 am - 2 pm. Program by Yasir Qadhi at the
Memphis Islamic Center. Would you really like to hear
some details of Islamic thought? A workshop on the Islamic
notion of paradise as represented in the writings of the
scholar Al-Tirmidhi (see Wikipedia for more on him.)
Lunch will be available for purchase.
October 22, 3 PM, Indian Cultural Center and Temple.
"Living well today and tomorrow: Actionable strategies and
an exploration of options for your portfolio". A financial
planning seminar, free, by a man in the financial planning
business.
October 22, Saturday, 6:30 PM. Book Launch. Quran
Topics, By Tanvir Kazmi. Grove Park Clubhouse, 1858
Johnson Road, Germantown.
Tanvir has long been an extremely active and visible member of
the Interfaith Community in Memphis, and he has been working
for years on a presentation of the Quran that will make it
easy for English speakers to follow and understand. If as a
non-Muslim you've ever tried to "look something up" in the
Quran or wonder what the Quran has to say about a topic, you
may have known that Tanvir is the person in Memphis to
ask! I'm very excited to see his book available and hope
that the interfaith community will turn out for the occasion.
(Obviously, I also expect the book to be helpful for
English-speaking Muslims and Muslims who are not Quran experts
but get asked questions about what the Quran says.)
Poster
is here.
October 23, St John's Episcopal. Blessing of the Hounds.
Hunting dogs are invited to the 10:30 AM Service. (I don't
normally mention "regular scheduled services" on this page,
but some are too unusual to pass up...)
October 23, 4 PM. Second Baptist Church. "Join Thistle
& Bee Sunday, Oct. 23 at 4 p.m., on the lawn of Second
Baptist Church at 4680 Walnut Grove for the third annual
Scarborough Fair! In this mash-up between a fancy tea
party and a get-down cook-off, there will be a festive
competition featuring your herbal and/or honey sweetened
creations. Rain or shine! A $20 donation suggested per family.
All proceeds will be used for Thistle & Bee’s workforce
preparedness program. Register and learn more at
thistleandbee.org/fair.
October 24. Facing History Annual Benefit
Dinner ($250, but one of the major
interfaith events of the year,)
http://info.facinghistory.org/youre-invited-memphis-benefit-dinner-october-24
October 25, 6:30 PM. St Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral, Interfaith meeting of Gay-Lesbian Groups.
All are welcome; come learn how these groups are doing. (The
Episcopal group has invited the Catholic group, in this case.: "
October 25: Our next
multi-faith gathering. This month we travel to St. Mary's
Episcopal Cathedral Church on 700 Poplar Ave as invited guests
for mass and potluck. Please join us at 6:30 in the
Sisters Chapel for mass with potluck dinner immediately
following in the Undercroft of St. Mary's. This is a
wonderful opportunity to meet other faith-based lgbt ministries
within our city and further build our community and
friendships."
October 27, 12:30 PM, Marcus Orr discussion, University
of Memphis, University Center Room 342,
Professionalization Session: Writing for a Popular Audience
= Jack Hamilton, University of Virginia
Join us for a lunchtime discussion about
sharing your humanities research with a popular audience. http://www.memphis.edu/moch/events/additional_moch_events.php
October 27, 6 PM. Communities in Conversation lecture,
Rhodes College:
Michael Bess
Icarus 2.0: Biotechnology and the Future of Humans
enter from University Avenue, gate attendant can give
directions,
October 28-29, Workshop at Masjid Ar-Rahman, ($25) 7906
Lowrance Rd, Memphis 38125. "The Eternal Challenge: The Limits
of Science and the Miracles of the Qu'ran."
Talks at the 1 PM Friday service at Masjid Ar_Rahman, Friday
evening at Memphis Islamic Center, the main program Saturday 10
am - 6 pm at Masjid Ar-Rahman.
You may enjoy reading the description of the program at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-eternal-challenge-the-limits-of-science-and-the-miracles-of-the-quran-tickets-27285253929
October 28, Friday 7:30 p.m.,
Calvary Episcopal Church. CHANTICLEER, a GRAMMY-award
winning men’s choir, sings a program entitled “My
Secret Heart.” Charge. Over 100 tickets for this
concert have sold! Visit www.calvarymemphis.org/friends-of-music
to purchase your ticket today.
October 29, 10 - 1. Free Flu Shots at the Indian Cultural
Center and Temple.
October 29, Trunk or Treat, Various Churches.
Many churches now do this - e.g. distributing candy
from decorated car trunks.
E.g., Unity Church of Practical Christianity has one at 6:30
PM, well east on Germantown Road with bonfire, wienie roast,
s'mores. :
http://www.unitychurchofpracticalchristianity.org/whats-happening/2nd-annual-trunk-or-treat
St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral has a daylight one downtown,
1-2:30 PM.
October 29, 9 PM. Adult Hallowe'en Party for Church
Health Center.
Sinners
For Saints II Halloween Ball
Saturday,
Oct. 29 @ 9 p.m.
354
Madison Ave.
Celebrate
Halloween at the biggest and best party in Memphis while
supporting Church Health! Hosted
by Sinners For Saints, this 21 and up Halloween
bash includes entertainment, light appetizers and drinks,
and Amurica Photobooth.
Tickets are $40 and costumes are strongly encouraged.
Proceeds support Church
Health.
Click here for
complete information.
October 30, 4 PM, Phantom Phavorites Concert. St.
Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.
October 30, 12-1:30 PM, St Marys Episcopal Cathedral,
Farmers Market. An experiment, with products from
several church-related groups and projects.
For example, bread baked by a bakery established to
employ homeless persons who have attended the Wednesday
morning breakfasts. FGor more of what is featured, see
https://www.facebook.com/events/644172262418498/
October 30. 1:30-4:30 PM. Family day at
St. Columba Episcopal Conference and Retreat
Center, 4577 Billy Maher Road, Memphis,
Tennessee 38135 http://www.saintcolumbamemphis.org/
A good chance to see this facility, a location for business
meetings, nonprofit retreats, church gatherings, family
reunions & other special events.
Free admission for this event, there is a "high
adventure" ropes, climbing, zipline course for which the
charge is $10 (closed toe shoes required).
November 1. The usual first Tuesday meeting of the Catholic
Ministry to Gay and Lesbian Persons has been moved this month
to the second Tuesday, Nov 8.
November 1-7 Indie Memphis Film Festival https://festival2016.indiememphis.com/welcome
November 3. Marcus
Orr Lecture. River Room, 3rd floor University Center, U
of M. Reception 5:30, Lecture at 6
http://www.memphis.edu/moch/events/index.php
Inequality:
Global Histories and Modern Concerns
Patrick Manning // University of Pittsburgh
November 3, 5 - 8:30 PM. St. Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral. "Fearless Dialogues", with dinner.
"Dean
Dimmick Courageous Christianity Speaker Series in
memory of John T. Fisher. Fearless Dialogues is a
grassroots non-profit initiative committed to
creating spaces for unlikely partners to engage in
hard, heartfelt conversations that see gifts in
others, hear value in stories, and work for change
and positive transformation in self and other.
" Info: miranda@stmarysmemphis.org
November 5, Lobsterpalooza,
Calvary Episcopal Church. "Purchase
tickets ($30) to the second annual Lobsterpalooza Saturday,
Nov. 5. The proceeds of this year’s event will benefit Work
Local, the Hospitality HUB’s program initiated by Calvary to
decrease panhandling, to clean blight, and to employ those
in need. Look forward to live and silent auctions, music, a
delicious lobster dinner, and more! Tickets
can be purchased online."\
November 6, 4:30-7:30 PM, St Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral. Workshop: RESTORE TO WHOLENESS: How
the Church Can Help Families Heal from the Disease of
Addiction. Details at http://www.episwtn.org/sites/307/uploaded/files/Recovery_Sunday_at_St_Marys.pdf
November 6, Sunday, 6:30 PM. Shrimp Dinner at
Holy Communion Episcopal, to raise money for
youth pilgrimages.
November 8, 6:30 PM. Catholic Ministry to Gays and
Lesbians. Potluck supper and speaker. (All are
welcome, it is an outstanding speaker series, no need to
bring anything for the potluck the first time you come, or
any time it is difficult.) Marian Hall, under the
sanctuary at Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, easiest to
enter from the parking lot behind the church. (Moved
from Nov 1 due to All Saints.)
November 8, Pax Christi, the Roman Catholic Peace
group, meets at the friends meeting house,
corner of Walnut Grove and Prescott. 6:30 PM potluck
supper, 7 PM speaker. (This seems to conflict with the
meeting above; will it move?)
November 10. Marcus
Orr Lecture. River Room, 3rd floor University
Center, U of M. Reception 5:30, Lecture at 6
http://www.memphis.edu/moch/events/index.php
Our Ocean has Become a Graveyard: The Social and
Environmental Crisis in Southern Chile’s Archipelago of
Chiloé
Anton Daughters // Truman State University
November 12-13. The Episcopal Bookshop, at St Mary's
Cathedral parking lot, 6723 Poplar Ave., has
an exceptionally large and fine collection of religious
books and giofts. It normally has just weekday hours, but
will be open 9:30-4:30 Saturday and 9-1 Sunday on this
weekend. If you've never visited this, you need to.
November 18-19: Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of West
Tennessee, Mt. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. Volunteer
helpers wanted.
November 15, Tuesday, 6 PM. Benjamin Hooks National
Book Award Winner: Eye on the Struggle,
speaker is author James McGrath Morris.
The book is about Ethel Payne, "First Lady
of the Black Press"
River room, University Center, U of
Memphis. (Refreshments 5:30) More info:
http://www.memphis.edu/benhooks/events/index.php
November 15 6:30-8 PM, BRIDGES event (donors
invited) honoring Jim Boyd, longtime leader of Bridges.
November 19, Free Concert, Trinity United Methodist
Church, 1738 Galloway. The Beethoven Club
presents The Grace Chamber Players.
http://www.beethovenclubmemphis.org/
Sept 30, 7:30-10 PM. Memphis Islamic
Center, Visiting Speaker. "Mothers of the Believers. The
Context and Reasons for Marriages of the Prophet." http://imammufti.com/
RSVP
http://imammufti.com/register
October 1, Frayser Fall Festival, 11 am - 3 pm, Ed Rice
Community Center, 2907 N. Watkins.
October 1 - 10 - special services at Indian Cultural Center
and Temple,
Colorful processions, an excellent chance to visit this
fascinating Temple.
Schedules and details at
http://icctmemphis.org/icct/home/Dasara
( I find it of interest when lunar calendars get slightly
out of synchronization. Last year the Jews and Muslims had
special events the first ten days of the same lunar month;
this year the Muslims had theirs a month earlier and the
Jews and Hindus both have it this lunar month.)
October 2. 4 PM. Blessing of the Animals,
St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.
Bring pets on leashes or in carriers. Kids but no pets? There
will be a petting zoo.
October 2, St John's Episcopal. 10:30 service -
invites police officers to attend in uniform to be
honored.
Blessing of the animals at 4 pm, Overland Place Athletic
field.
October 2 is the International Day of
Nonviolence. I only know of one event so
far about this, a meeting in a private home 2-5 PM with a
prayer service in observance of this special day, followed
by a discussion of the statement from The Nonviolence
and Just Peace Conference: An Appeal to the Catholic
Church to re-commit to the centrality of Gospel
Nonviolence. I suspect many attendees will be
from Pax Christi, the Roman Catholic peace group.
Rsvp to jbettice@earthlink.net for further
information and directions.
ROSH HASHANAH. the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset
Oct 2(Sunday). Traditional Jews have a two day holiday, Reform
Jews one day; the first ten days of the month are the "ten
days of repentance, culminating in Yom Kippur, "The Day of
Atonement", starting at sundown October 11.
All the synagogues in the city will have numerous events and
special services. If you'd like to visit and are not
comfortable with Heebrew, you'll find the most English at
Temple Israel.
Services October 2, 6:15 and 8:45 PM (same
done twice, to fit everyone in.) October 3, 10 am at
Temple, 4:30 PM at Shelby Farms.
October 7, 6:15 PM (reception 5:45),
October 8 10 AM, October 9 11 AM at cemetery, October 11
6:15 and 8:45 (repeated)
October 12 services at 10 am, speakers and
classes all day, various service 4:15 pm - sunset.
More detail in newsletter athttp://timemphis.org/sites/default/files/Temple-Israel-Voice-Sept-Oct-2016.pdf
Can't get there? Many of the services are online
at http://www.timemphis.org/worship-services/watch-services-live
One of the speakers on the afternoon of October 12 will
be Cornell Brooks, Chief Executive of the NAACP.
October 4, 7 PM. Book Launch, The
Book of Isaias by Daniel Connolly
at the Booksellers at Laurelwood (387 Perkins Extended, Just
N. of Poplar). Daniel is a reporter for the
Commercial Appeal and has spent five years researching and
writing this non-fiction work about the challenges faced by
children of immigrants, so the book will be of special
interest to many of us. Much research involved immigrant
children in our Memphis schools. Many interfaith activists
will also know his father Leo Connolly, retired
professor of German at the University of Memphis and performer
in various local singing groups including the Rhodes
MasterSingers.
October 4, First Tuesday Potluck, Catholic Ministry to Gays
and Lesbians (but everyone is welcome). Marian Hall,
under the sanctuary at Immaculat Conception Cathedral (enter
from the rear parking lot.) 6:30 PM. "We are honored to
have again as our guest speaker, Rev. Lisa Anderson, pastor of
Colonial Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Memphis. Reverend
Anderson is leader of the General Assembly of Cumberland
Presbyterian Church which has over 75,000 members. She
will be speaking to us again about progress made this year
with Room in the Inn: an ecumenical program of outreach to the
homeless in our community for which she serves as acting
director in Memphis. After hearing her speak last
year, IC became a host location serving every other
Sunday. This year, we have expanded our ministry to
serve every Sunday evening (Nov - March) and we hope you will
come join us next Tuesday as we hear about ways we can further
help in this ministry of serving the most needy in our
community. As always, bring a friend or two and whatever
dish you want to share!" (There is always plenty of
food. If you are a first-timer, no need to bring anything.)
October 6, Thursday 3 PM, Marcus Orr Panel Discussion,
U of Memphis, University Center Room 363
Humanities on Campus: Transnational Scholarship in the
Humanities
October 6, Major Hooks Institute Event. Reception 5:30 PM,
program at 6 PM: Bridging the Great Divide
2016 Hooks Institute Annual Open House and Release of 2016
Policy Papers! Rose Theater, U of Memphis
Creating Access for All and Memphis Public Transportation
A Move Away from Policing to Public Policy
Interventions
Uplift the People: A Focus on Community Interests
Rather Than Political Ideologies
see more at
http://www.memphis.edu/benhooks/events/index.php
October 6 6-10 PM. Feed the Soul, Fundraiser for
MIFA. $45. The
Warehouse at 36 East G.E. Patterson Avenue. The party
takes place inside this eclectic South Main district venue
and on its surrounding exterior patio and grounds. This has
been an annual event raising money for seniors and families
in crisis. This is the last year in this format; next year
expect something new for MIFA's 50th anniversary. http://www.mifa.org/feedthesoul
October 7, Friday, 7 PM: Co-creating Sacred
America. $25 Workshop, Unity Church of Practical
Christianity, 9228 Walnut Grove,
Cordova.
Two hour workshop: Can we bring our spiritual practices
and principles into the public sphere in a way that is
unifying rather than divisive?
Poster at 10_7_2016.jpg
October 7, 7 PM (doors open 6:30), Muslim
Comedy/Action Film "American Sharia" at
Rose Theater, U of Memphis, Tickets $18-$20, Advance
tickets $15,
Sold only online.
October 8, 5K run, "Million Calorie Burn",
Cooper Young Neighborhood, First Congregational Church.
Registration Fee: Starting at $25
http://millioncalorieburn.racesonline.com/
Common Table Health Alliance
October 8, 5-9PM, St. Philip's Church, Low Country
Shrimp Boil. $25 to Oct 2, then $30.
http://www.stphilipmemphis.org/docs/ShrimpBoil/Shrimp_Boil_8.5_x_11_Flyer_-_2016.pdf
9380 Davies Plantation Road, just
north of the Stonebridge Golf Course and I-40. Directions at http://www.stphilipmemphis.org/about-us/visitors.html
October 9, 3 PM. Prizm Ensemble Chamber Music
Concert, David Lusk Gallery, 97 Tillman Rd.
For tickets, call Marsha Evans 901-758-0150
Program and Details at http://us12.campaign-archive2.com/?u=1249095630ed85017ed01b4a6&id=de62787559&e=6679338fb5
(this is part of the Prizm Ensemble program at Shady Grove
Presbyterian Church; some excerpts from these pieces will be
in the church service at 10:30 AM.)
Oct 14, 4:30-7:30 PM
Art Exhibit opening reception, University of Memphis
Art Museum,
Details http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=9fc98126951638fc477cf31ef&id=bac42ca23a&e=793f4e5c7b
October 15 Octoberfeast, picnic of St. Mary's
Episcopal Cathedral, in Somerville. 10 am - 3 pm
One can buy tickets (adults $10 on their online pledge form,
which I've given the link to since I've rarely seen such an
elaborate online pledge form, at
https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=wWsk24ZWJSTZKsGd1RMKlg0BDvsSG3VIWQCPJNNxD8upkiY7JlDavDsozUE7KG0nFx2NSo8LdUKGuGuF396vbd9TKjmaFk4eYNxayOKapVyXHubq5Z7ap5JVmPErc4ZeYHCKCZhESjGNQmZ5B-6dx0vBnrQPfwveEeSqdVjBnjI=&ver=3
October 15-16. "Advancing Mindfulness"
(Invitation from Munoj Jain)
Current art exhibits at the Ross Gallery, Plough Library,
Christian Brothers University,
To October 12:
"Seeking Salvation", photography by Paul Clarke.
"Hapax Legomena", Artwork by Cory Dugan
Sept 30
THE ELECTION IS COMING.
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE for new voters, those who have
moved, etc., is 30 days before the election which is on
Nov 8th this year, the last possible day.
Registration info, Candidate lists, voting locations,
schedule for early voting, etc. are at
http://sos.tn.gov/elections
The
Memphis Crisis Center: The Memphis
Crisis Center desperately needs volunteers who are
caring, committed, and reliable. While they handle
some high-risk calls, the large majority of the
calls come from individuals simply struggling with
sadness, loneliness, emotional problems, or a
difficult life challenge. Training is provided and
volunteer times are flexible. MCC shifts are: 7:30
a.m. - 1 p.m., 1-5:30 p.m., 5:30-11 p.m., and 11
p.m.-7:30 a.m. The next New Volunteer training is
Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at 70
North Pauline, on the campus of the University of
Tennessee Health Science Center. Email volunteers@crisis7.org
to reserve your spot.
Fall Programs for the
Memphis School of Servant Leadership start Sept 7.
http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=5542c0dfe2962d87bc439cedf&id=a6555c8cf1&e=0e23e2b694
Groups for reading, writing, studying,
praying, visiting interesting churches.
Highly recommended!
30 Days of Opera - free programs by the
Memphis Opera, to introduce opera to new audiences
(and great fun for everyone) http://www.operamemphis.org/30-days-calendar
There is a course on Jewish Music: From the
Bible to Barenboim; Four Thursdays starting Sept 8, 5:30-7:30
PM. $140
The Meeman Center for Lifelong Learning at
Rhodes College
King Hall, 577 University Street
901-843-3965
www.Rhodes.edu/meeman
May 23 2016 is the first time I feel I've done a reasonably
thorough update of this page since my wife's final
illness. I've deeply appreciated all the messages and
offers of support and the visits. Thanks for bearing with me,
and apologies for all the events that did not get posted in a
timely way!
----
My work here has been delayed by dealing with my wife's
death and estate. I hope that I'm (slowly) getting
back to normal.
My wife, Eunice Ordman, died on April 16. (Nearly 92, heart
trouble). There was a wonderful article by David Waters.
http://www.commercialappeal.com/columnists/david-waters/faith-gender-age-didnt-limit-eunice-ordman-30ebee23-e9e0-4e03-e053-0100007f0148-376458681.html
Obituary:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/commercialappeal/obituary.aspx?n=eunice-breckenridge-ordman&pid=179665790
(2016)
The Calvary Episcopal Newsletter is on line at http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=5472ab64f8f0fa71714dbebcb&id=7852498c57&e=2f75c3ec8d
Breakfast for the poor and homeless Sunday mornings 6-8 AM,
volunteers wanted; Breakfast for those who can pay between the 8
and 10 AM Sunday services, $5 adults, $3 children, to support the
homeless breakfast! There is also a community clothes closet
open every Sunday morning for those in need;
special needs include men’s work boots, pants, jeans, socks,
belts, eyeglasses, and fleece jackets. There is also always a need
for blankets, small toiletries, and sleeping bags.
Sept 23-25. Mid-South Pride Festival.
http://midsouthpride.org/ What was "just"
a parade is now a three-day festival. The Parade is Saturday
Sept 24 1 - 2 PM on Beale Street. Many religious and
charitable groups march to support LGBT(etc.) rights,
Sept 26, Monday, 1 PM, Webinar about Election.
Catholic sponsorship, Sister Simone Campbell of "Nuns on the
Bus".
Register at
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6789547351035756803
to hear it live or get a recording.
An unusual chance to hear a discussion about religious values and
the election, since most houses of worship are afraid to talk
"politics."
Sept 28, Wednesday,
Lunch and learn at Temple Israel: Rabbi Feival
Strauss, "An Interactive History of Israel in Four
Objects: The Shofar" (ram's horn, blown
every weekday this month in preparation for the Jewish
New Year.) Bring a bag lunch, drinks and cookies
provided.
Sept 28, 12-1 PM.
Wednesday. Dixon Art Gallery Talk: "American
Artists Against War, 1935-2010" This
is part of the "munch and learn" series: usual Museum admission
charge, bring lunch if you wish, drinks provided, tables to sit
at during the talk. http://www.dixon.org/eventcalendar
Dr. David McCarthy, Professor of Art and
Art History, Rhodes College, author, speaks about his book.
Sept 28, 6 PM, Classical Dance performance at the Indian
Cultural Center and Temple. (free, donations
accepted.)
A specific invitation has been made to the interfaith
community.
"The dance performance at
the temple will be spectacular and very different . It's the
traditional dance from Kerala state and the masks and eye make
up is what makes it different. It will be a visual treat and
very very different."
Details
http://icctmemphis.org/icct/home/kathakali
Sept 28, Weds, 6:30-8 PM, Voter Participation
Program Neshoba UU Church, 7350
Raleigh Lagrange Rd, Cordova, Tennessee 38018
This non-partisan training will teach community groups and
unaffiliated individuals how to protect voters and our
democratic election process.
Attendees will learn about Tennessee election laws and leave the
training able to:
1) Serve as appointed poll watchers inside precincts,
2) Assist voters who have been turned away from the polls, and
3) Report voting problems and irregularities to the appropriate
persons and organizations.
For questions or childcare requests, please contact
voterprotection@neshobauu.org or call 901-877-8911.
https://www.facebook.com/events/287732788274565/
Sept 29. Church Health Center. Free Training:
First aid for Mental Health crisis.
" Did
you know that you are more likely to encounter someone
experiencing an emotional or mental crisis than someone having
a heart attack? The good news is that you can help them.
Church Health Behavioral Health will present a free Mental
Health First Aid USA training from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on
Thursday, September 29 at 1115 Union Ave. During this
training, you will learn a 5-step action plan to offer initial
help to people demonstrating symptoms of a mental illness or a
crisis, and you will be equipped with the tools to connect
them with the appropriate professional, peer, social or
self-help care. To register, please contact Denise Hensley at
hensleyd@churchhealth.org or (901) 701-2309. Registration
deadline is Sept. 23. "
Sept 29,. arrive 5:30 PM for 6-8 PM program, , Facing
History Event. Facing Ourselves: How Do We Deal with
Difference?.
Margolin Hebrew
Academy, 390 S White Station Rd, Memphis. Free but
registration is required.
Register at https://www.facinghistory.org/calendar/sl2016mem2-facing-ourselves-how-do-we-deal-difference?
Sept 29, 6 PM, Humanities on Tap. Hammer &
Ale, 921 Cooper St. Discussion with Marcus Orr Center
Fellows. For an explanations, see
http://www.memphis.edu/moch/events/additional_moch_events.php
Sept 9 -29 Temple Israel Lobby, Women's
Foundation for a Greater Memphis' 2015 & 2016 Legends Award
Art Exhibitions
Fourth Saturday, 3:30. Pranic
Healing Meditation, through September ,by Mona
Winfrey at Unity Church of Practical Christianity.
$20.
Info phone 901-831-5550
Fridays:
The Dixon Gallery and Gardens - Food truck Fridays
April-Sept, 11:30-1:30;
outdoor movies 8 PM on May 26, June 2, June 9, June
23. These and others at http://www.dixon.org/eventcalendar
Sept
23. Violin Concert, Calvary Episcopal, Bach
Chaccone. "Grief and Redemption for the Solo Violin:
Hidden Chorales in the Bach Chaconne"
Gregory Maytan, violin. Concert at 7:30, explanatory
talk at 6:45.
September 25. 2 PM Concert to
Benefit the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity. Amro
Music, 2918 Poplar. Minimum
contribution (tax-deductible) $15. Steve Katz, Rabbi John
Kaplan, Rabbi David Julian, Amy Nabors, and others.
These concerts organized by Steve Katz are always
fantastic, usually a mix of religious and secular music.
Sept 23, Friday. Nonviolence Memphis
Events. tentative goal: " is to get 20
organizations in Memphis to stand at different
intersections across the city from 5:30-6pm, with banners
that say "Nonviolent Memphis" and
the organization underneath. Then convene at a central
place at 6:30pm for a gathering/
celebration, Location TBA (ideas - Nathan Bedford Forrest,
Overton Park A draft poster is online HERE
Holy Communion Episcopal has its
newsletter at
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1101552278430&ca=26169a8f-435f-4dc5-a38a-2ea0f64654ba
Interesting current events include a picnic Sept 11, an interfaith
discussion the morning of Sept 18. 5K race Sept 17, Parish retreat
Sept 25.
Sept 10, noon - 2 PM, Invite from Black Lives Matter: North
Memphis Love, Peace, & Healing Block Party
1099 Springdale St, Memphis, TN 38108-3041 Explanation and
details at https://www.facebook.com/events/887218801382649/
Sept 10, 11 AM - 7 :30 PM Indian Cultural Center
and Temple. Ganesh Nimajjan. A LARGE CROWD IS
EXPECTED.
For schedule, parking arrangements, etc., see https://icctmemphis.org/icct/home/nimajjan#parking
A major and colorful annual festival.
Sept 10-11. Bike for MS. Bike-riding
fundraiser for medical research, I think. Note sent by Temple
Israel.
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/TNSBikeEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=27805
Sept 12 and 13. WKNO shows DUTY OF THE HOUR, a
movie about Benjamin Hooks, a major Civil Rights leader from
Memphis.
Duty of the Hour airs Monday, September 12th at 7:00 p.m. and
also airs Tuesday, September 13th at 1:00 a.m. and Friday,
September 16th at 3:00 a.m. on WKNO/Channel 10. It also airs
Tuesday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. on WKNO2 (digital channel
10.2 or Comcast channel 910)
Sept 12, Eid El-Adha. The most important Muslim holiday,
commemorating Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael.
Special services in Mosques during the ten days leading up to
this. The large community service will be at 9:45 AM, Cook
Convention Center. There will be a large crowd, arrive early.
Parking $10.
Sept 13, 4:15 PM. Memphis Opera skit on the front
porch of the Memphis Theological Seminary.
Sept 14, Wednesday, 5:45 PM. 6th Annual Joint Dinner
of Masjid Al-Noor and St. Luke United Methodist Church.
All invited.
Click here to RSVP.
Please RSVP by Sunday Sept 11.
Location: St. Luke Cafeteria (480 South Highland St Memphis, TN
38111)
This year's dinner is hosted by our neighbors (St. Luke UMC) &
catered by Tom's Barbecue
* Parking is available at St. Luke Church
* Babysitting provided
For more information, please email: info@masjid-alnoor.org or call
901-432-0761
Sept 15, Marcus Orr Program, U of Memphis, 304 University
Center. Reception 5:30, program at 6
Memphis Reads - Screening: Spike Lee's When the Levees
Broke, Parts 1 and 2
(see also Sept 22: These events will consider the
meaning and impact of Hurricane Katrina. They are organized in
conjunction with Memphis Reads, whose 2016 book selection, Salvage
the Bones by Jesmyn Ward, focuses on the days before the storm hit
in a poor, rural African American community on the Mississippi
gulf coast. )
http://www.memphis.edu/moch/events/additional_moch_events.php
September 15 Thursday - James Award, Fundraising
Dinner for Planned Parenthood. $275. info
Grace Weil, 901-725-3008 orgweil @ ppgmr.org
Sept. 16-18 SOULWORKS weekend at St. John';s Episcopal.
3-day daytime spiritual development event.
https://stjohnsmemphis.logosconnect.com/church/reg
Sept 16 - 22. Indian Cultural Center and Temple.
Series of programs (in Hindi). Tea and snacks 4 PM,
program, dinner at 8 PM.
http://icctmemphis.org/icct/home/chitralekhaji
Sept
17 9 AM. Book It 5K. Holy Communion
Episcopal. Race
to benefit Books from Birth and Emmanuel Center.
http://bookit5k.racesonline.com/
Sunday,
Sept 18. Evergreen Presbyterian Church
has sold its building, on University Ave., to
Rhodes College. They are having a housewarming at
their new location, 1567 Overton Park Avenue.
Coffee and Crafting 10 am, worship at 11 am. Food
truck to follow. (The "crafts" will be making
decorations for the Pride Parade.)
Sept 18, Sunday 11 AM- 3 PM, The 28th Annual
Kosher Barbecue Festival. (Yes, this gets real
interfaith participation - the Muslims, among
others, do some wonderful kosher cooking. A
wonderful day, with less crowding and less parking trouble
than the big barbecue festival. Great fun, don't miss it.
Anshei Sphard-Beth El Emeth Synagogue, 101 East
Yates Rd North (just north of Walnut Grove, just inside
the expressway.)
Sept 18, Interfaith Vigil, Civil Rights
Museum. National Campaign NonViolence Week 2016
Memphis September 18-25th. Join us September 18th at
the National Civil Rights Museum at 3pm for the week's
Opening Interfaith Ceremony. A
major interfaith event, with many organizations and
faiths represented.
A draft poster is online HERE
Sept 20, 7 PM - Kosher cooking lesson for women and
girls, preparing for the Jewish Holidays, Chabad
Memphis. $30.
September 20, 8 PM, PBS TV - "Defying the Nazis."
http://www.defyingthenazis.org/
Sept 22, Marcus Orr Program, U of
Memphis, 342 University Center. Reception 5:30,
program at 6
Panel
Discussion: My Whole City Underwater: Race,
Trauma, and Surviving Katrina
Sept 23-25 Parish Retreat (Family Camp) Holy Communion
Episcopal. (Camp is about a
3 hour drive from Memphis)
Balmoral Presbyterian Church has
its Family Camp this weekend at Nacome Camp, also about
three hours away. Clearly a good weekend for camping!
September 5 - Labor Day Picnic, the Memphis Worker's
Interfaith Network.
http://www.workersinterfaithnetwork.org/\
(charge for lunch, but always an excellent program and good
interfaith representation)
Note: These people don't seem to be using their .org web page -
they are using https://www.facebook.com/winmemphis/
Sept 6, Tuesday, 7 PM. An Interfaith Discussion at St
Georges' Episcopal Church, 2425 S. Germantown
Rd.
A remarkable program on "The Children of Abraham", with a stellar
speakers list:
Father Bill Parham (CBU), Dr, Breckenridge (1st Baptist), Rabbi
Joel Finkelstein (Anshei Sphard), Rabbi Ilan Glazer (Beth Sholom),
Dr Yasir Qadhi (MIC - Rhodes), Imam Anwar Arafat (Masjid
Ar-Rahman). This is one not to be missed!
https://www.facebook.com/stgchurch/photos/a.451552874930656.1073741825.165160153569931/1072865919466012/?type=3&theater
Sept 6, Catholic Ministry to Gays and Lesbians. 6:30 PM.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Marian Hall, underneath
the sanctuary, parking and entry at the rear of the church.)
Potluck supper, open to all, don't feel a need to bring anything,
excellent discussions. The speaker this month is on "mindfulness."
Sept 7. Start of Fall Programs for the Memphis School of
Servant Leadership.
http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=5542c0dfe2962d87bc439cedf&id=a6555c8cf1&e=0e23e2b694
Sept 8, Noon, Calvary Episcopal Church. 30 minutes of free
opera, part of Opera Memphis' "30 days of Opera."
Sept 8, 6:15 PM, Planning meeting, Campaign for Nonviolence (plans
for Sept 18th and 23rd events.)
Meet at Caritas - come earlier if you want to eat first.
Sept 8, 6 - 9 PM Rhodes College, Lecture. Dread Scott: The
Impossibility of Freedom in a Country Founded on Slavery and
Genocide.
A rather incendiary title, but the Rhodes College Communities
in Conversation series has consistently had excellent speakers so
this is certainly worth going to. The gate man on University
Avenue can give directions to Hardie Auditorium. https://www.facebook.com/communities.in.conversation/
(That Facebook page has active discussion.)
Sept 8, 7:30 PM, Rhodes College, Faculty Concert, New Songs on
Afro-American Texts.
Announcement at http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=977d4989f9b8042aaf1c44e93&id=1f34c64d92&e=c6777cf3dc
Sept 9, October 30, Dec 4, Dec 16, Jan 29, Feb 26, April 1,
April 30,
The concert series for St Mary's Cathedral is now
online at
http://www.stmarysmemphis.org/worship/music-ministry/concert-series/
Sept 9-11, St. Mary's Cathedral, Martyrs Weekend 2016: The
Feast of Constance and her Companions
(A reference to thsoe who died helping during the Memphis Yellow
Fever epidemics.)
"The Healing Continues"
Sep 9 "Letters and Music" Concert, 7 p
Sep 10 Daughters of the King Assembly, 9:30 a
Sep 11 Picnic at Elmwood Cemetery, 12:30 p
tickets on sale today in Martyrs Hall this Sunday!
Menu: Barbecue (vegetarian & kid friendly options
available)-cost- $9/adult, $4/child, $25/family max
Sept 9, 7 - 9:30 PM. Courtney Richardson, Gospel
Music, Live Recording Session at Hope Church Memphis, 8500
Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38018. Charge ($20 gen adm
adult) https://cortneyinspires.ticketleap.com/singtheword/dates/Sep-09-2016_at_0700PM
The Temple Israel newsletter is on line at
http://timemphis.org/sites/default/files/August-2016-Temple-Voice-Web-REV.pdf
May
26-Sept 4. Exhibit at Brooks Museum, Moroccan-born artist
Hassan Hajjaj. See http://www.brooksmuseum.org/
and click on Exhibits - upcoming. Opening party Friday May
25, 5-9 PM, free, open. He will take photos of Museum
patrons May 26 starting at 10 AM (with paid museum admission, get
in line early.) Film, "A Day in the life of a Henna
Girl", 7 PM July 13, $9, $5 for museum members and students.
July 9 opening, through August:
Curated by the Church Health Center, The Mind’s Eye
at Trezevent Manor, 3734 Waynoka Dr., will
feature the photography of Frederick Toma, Willy Bearden, and Dr.
Tom Gettelfinger. An opening reception will be held Saturday, July
9 at 4:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from sales will
benefit the Church Health Center and the Trezevant Foundation. The
show will hang through August. For more information, contact Ken
Hall at hallk@churchhealthcenter.org or 901-701-2303.
August 7 2016 - Program for adults with
developmental disabilities.
"Special Friends
Fellowship Club. A diocesan group
consisting of members of All Saints, Grace-St. Luke’s, Calvary, Holy
Communion, and St. Andrews has created a new ministry: Special
Friends Fellowship Club. It kicked off on Sunday, June 26, at
All Saints Episcopal Church. Special Friends is open to adults
with developmental disabilities over the age of 19. The next meeting
is Sunday, August 7 at All Saints Episcopal Church,1508 S White
Station Rd, Memphis, Tennessee 38117. The events are held from 5:30
to 7:30 p.m. and will include dinner, fun and games, and
worship, and a great time to be together! Guests must register in
advance with Janie Morris at 901-761-1020 or morrishome1@bellsouth.net.
August 9, 7 PM, One-Man Play about St. Francis.
St. Patrick Center, Corner of Dr. M L King Jr Ave & 4th.
Poster
at Aug_9_2016_poster.jpg
August 9, 16, 23 7 PM. Temple Israel sessions, "Don't
Worry". Led by Temple clergy with textbook
Seven
Prayers That Can Change Your Life: How to Use Jewish
Spiritual Wisdom to Enhance Your Health, Relationships, and
Daily Effectiveness by Leonard Felder,
PhD. Charge. details http://www.timemphis.org/sites/default/files/Voice%20June-July%202016_Reduce%20Stress.pdf
August 11, 6 PM, Speaker on Bangladesh Jerry
and Judy Bettice will
host Bill Christensen who will share the story about
the work that he has done for more than twenty years
and continues to do with the poorest
of the poor in Bangladesh.
http://www.psdintl.org/
RSVP and for directions call 327-8067
or e-mail jbettice@earthlink.net
August 13, 9 AM. 5K Run for
Palestine/Education. Shelby Farms Park. https://www.facebook.com/events/1396750917020997/
August 13 6-8 PM. Major Speaker (interfaith
emphasis) Masjid Al-Mu'minun, 4412 South Third
Street, Memphis 38109.
Poster
at Aug_13_2016_Interfaith.jpg
If you have not visited this mosque, or heard an example of Muslim
efforts at interfaith work in Africa, this will be of special
interest.
"Serigne Mame Mor Mbacke,
is an
international leader within the Murid movement founded by
Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba (his grandfather) from Senegal.
The faith and academic
communities are invited to meet Serigne Mame Mor Mbacke
personally as well as become more familiar with the
wholesome and abundant life envisioned and exemplified in
the movement that he represents."
August 13-14, "Doing the Work" Workshop, Unity
Church of Practical Christianity. $50 fee Saturday.
"Peace or Pain? Worry or Calm? Stuck or Liberated? Howare
you going to live your life? You Decide!"
http://www.unitychurchofpracticalchristianity.org/whats-happening/empowered-living-doing-the-work-byron-katie-workshop
August
16, American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee meeting, Memphis
Botanic Garden. (AIPAC is extremely
pro-Israeli-Government-in-power and may not be a comfortable meeting
from an "interfaith" viewpoint, but I felt it appropriate to let
people know it is happening.)
This was a "save-the-date notice, no hours given,
http://app.reply.aipac.org/e/es?s=1843795798&e=74364&elq=1706cb9ac8e34d07a17c4301975a2325
August 16 or 17 6 PM - planning meeting, CNV (Committee on
Non-Violence?) is working to plan new activities. Planning
meeting at Caritas.
Write "Morman, Monica" <monica.morman@lmunet.edu> to get on the e-mail
list for schedule and details.
Aug 19-21 Major conference for Episcopal Men at
Sewanee, TN. https://tnchurchmen.org/
August 21, 8:30-1:30 Bloodmobile at Temple Israel.
August 21, 2 PM. Fashion show organized by teens at Temple
Israel, fundraiser tor the Exceptional
Foundation, $10.
August 24. Campaign for Nonviolence - Planning
meeting at Caritas, 6:30 PM, planning for an interfaith
vigil Sunday 9/18 at the Civil Rights Museum and a Nonviolent
Memphis Event Friday 9/23.
August 24, Wednesday, Movie Night at the Unity Church of
Practical Christianity. 6:30 PM. "The Right
Questions by Filmmaker Benjamin David Smith. When a sociology grad
student spends his last semester living on the street in order to
write his thesis on the homeless, he realizes he's bitten off more
than he can chew. He struggles with objectivity as he's pulled
into the lives of the very people he's trying to study. Just when
he thinks he's regained control, a 10-year old boy will change his
life forever. [an e-mail says "double feature this
week", but I can't find what else they have...)
Thursday August 25, 7 PM. Temple Israel. Music Sharing for
Adults. Bring instruments, voices, etc. Last Thursday of
each month.
Info contact Abbie
Strauss at abbies@timemphis.org
August 27, Saturday, 10 AM, Indian Cultural Center and Temple.
Discourse by scholar from Karnataka,
poster at 8_27_16_Nirmalananda.jpg
There are also special prayers Aug 24 8am to noon, Aug 25 9 AM,
Aug 27 1 to 3 PM
August 27, 1:00 to 3:30 PM. Children's Programs at the
Indian Cultural Center and Temple.
The poster at http://icctmemphis.org/icct/home/kids_janmastami
is particularly attractive.
August 27, Sept 3 - Beethoven Club, free concerts.
http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=c986701d92297b94ce6e569b6&id=f432696e98&e=053a4e2a7d
August 28 - beginning of Fall Hebrew Classes at Temple Israel.
Contact Dick Rubin at rmrubin@att.net.
August 31, Wednesday, 11:30 AM. Temple Israel,
Lunch: "Family Love Letters, Peace of Mind During Vulnerable
Times.
(a program on legacy wealth management, estate planning, I
think.) RSVP by Aug 26, 901.761.3130
Temple Israel is also organizing a trip to Israel, Dec
22 - Jan 2.
Until July 24. Art Exhibit, "Eye of
Storm - Hidden Riches". Art by Stormie Steele,
at Unity Church of Practical Christianity.
More info at https://stormiesteele.com/2016/06/02/eye-of-storm-hidden-riches/
The Film Group Indie Memphis is having a
Youth Film Fest this Fall and is seeking entries from
youth )up to an including June 2016 high school
graduates. A possible Youth Group project?
Submission deadline August 21. See http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1116744675827&ca=e5e3478f-da58-4997-9018-553aae634e30
June 5 (Approximate) start
of Ramadan, the major Muslim month of
repentance. Fasting (no food or drink) sunrise to sunset.
For several weeks, many mosque sermons have concerned
preparing for Ramadan; many of them are indistinguishable from
Synagogue sermons leading up to Yom Kippur except that the
scriptures read are in Arabic instead of Hebrew.
Many customs are different
in detail yet similar in spirit. Jews get "double credit" for
good deeds in the ten days leading up to Yom Kippur, Muslims get
it in the last ten days of Ramadan, if I understand
correctly. Synagogues regard it as an auspicious
fund-rasiing period, and so do mosques. An interesting Muslim
practice is that (quote from a mosque newsletter:)
The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said,
"Whoever feeds a fasting
person will have a reward like that of the fasting person,
without any reduction in his reward."
(Recorded by Ahmad
and Al-Nasai. Also verified by Al-Albani as Authentic)
(Donations of any amount accepted, but $250 will feed one
family for the month.)
philanthropy@memphisislamiccenter.org
Ramadan
ended on July 6 with Eid - El - Fitr, the Feast of the
Completion
July 8, 7:30 PM. Church Health Center Night at the Redbirds. 7:05
PM Baseball game. $4 of every ticket sold through the link below
goes to Church Health Center,
To purchase
tickets, click the link below. Log in using the username
"churchhealth" and the password "churchhealth," and you will be
taken to the block of seats that have been reserved for our
group. After you have selected your seats, proceed to checkout
and click "New Account" to enter your payment information.
Buy Tickets
July 9, 7-9 AM. Serve breakfast to the homeless. From
St. John's Episcopal:
"Volunteers
Needed to Serve Breakfast at St. Luke's: We
are recruiting folks to help Sunday, July 9th from 7-9AM with
St. Luke's Methodist Church Sunday morning breakfast - located
at Highland and Midland. They serve about 80 homeless and
others who live in poverty, mostly in the Buntyn and
University of Memphis area. We need about 8 people to cook,
serve and clean up. Contact Lesley Dillon (lesleyrd@aol.com or
901-493-5649) if you can help. Children 12 and up welcome."
July 9, 6 PM. Indian Cultural Center and Temple.
Shashti - Sri Subramanya
Abhishekam
July 9, 9:30 - noon, Zumbathon for St., Jude. $5
admission. Church of the Holy Communion, Episcopal,
Walnut Grove between Perkins.
July 10, Goodbye reception for Rev. Chris Girata, Calvary
Episcopal Church, following the 10 AM service.
July 16 - Overnight Urban Campout for all ages, Holy
Communion Episcopal Church. 6 PM setup, 6:30 dinner, 8:30
movie, etc.
Details at http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1101552278430&ca=2808bdfb-bcd6-4ea1-942d-df2ea606c32d
(there are also other events listed in this church bulletin, at
the website.)
July 16, "Wet Havdalah", a family party at the close of
the Sabbath, Temple Israel. Families and Children. Party
starts 4 PM, bring water shoes, bathing suits, towels for kids.
Pizza follows. Reservations at
https://timemphis.wufoo.com/forms/sbitha50hoae5g/?utm_source=Temple+Israel+News&utm_campaign=faf48589e5-Temple_Israel_News_5_July_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_70ba279f7f-faf48589e5-92698110
July 19-21. Facing History Seminar for Teachers. (Charge).
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Exploring Freedom
and Democracy
https://www.facinghistory.org/calendar/s2016mem3-interdisciplinary-approach-exploring-freedom-and-democracy
Wed, July 20, 12pm – 1pm, Temple Israel
Lunch and Learn
The Living
Wisely series with Rabbi Strauss explores how Jewish holidays
enrich our lives. The topic for July 20 is "When Will We Find
Peace? " Find out as we explore the minor holiday, the 17th of
Tammuz. Please bring your brown bag lunch; cookies and drinks
will be supplied. To RSVP, https://timemphis.wufoo.com/forms/s1rmdxtb1tx819q/
July 26. 10-2 Tomato Contest. The
Church Health Center will celebrate the almighty tomato at
its second annual Farmers Market Tomato Festival from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26 at Church Health Center
Wellness, 1115 Union Ave. Our tomato vendors will go
head-to-head to see who has the tastiest tomato in the
Mid-South. Who’ll be the judge? YOU! Stop by and cast your
vote! For
more information, contact Jimmy Hoxie at 901-701-2228 or
hoxiej@churchhealthcenter.org.
July 26, 4-6 PM The
Church Health Center will screen Willy Bearden’s documentary
Perea: A Bright Spot from 4-6 p.m. on
Tuesday, July 26 at Trezevant Manor (3734 Waynoka Dr.) Local
filmmaker Willy Bearden and Dr. Scott Morris will be on-hand for
a question & answer session after the screening of this film
that profiles the work of Perea
Preschool
in
Memphis' Klondike neighborhood.
For
more information, contact Ken Hall at hallk@churchhealthcenter.org
or 901-701-2303.
July 28 6:30 PM and July 30, 12 noon, Dance
Workshop. The Church Health Center will host an Urban Fusion
Dance Workshop on Thursday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. and again on
Saturday, July 30 at 12 p.m. at Church Health Center Wellness,
1115 Union Ave. Open to ages 10 and up, this workshop is an
eclectic, energetic class where you’ll learn a hip-hop dance
with a feel-good vibe from award-winning dance instructor
Jaukeem Balcom. Pay what you can! Please wear shirts with
sleeves and modest, loose-fitting attire. Contact Kristina Hall
at hallkr@churchhealthcenter.org or 901-701-2241 to register.
July 29-31 The Trinity Institute. "Listen for a
Change" An important symposium in New York held in
January, recreated in video in Memphis, local discussion groups.
Hosted locally at St. George's Episcopal Cathedral on Poplar.
https://www.trinitywallstreet.org/trinity-institute/2016/home
Local liaison is the Memphis School of Servant Leadership, Kristin
at foxtrautman@gmail.com
Planning meetings every other week during the summer. A
wonderful event that has had a very good interfaith turnout in past
years.
June 25. Healthy
Memphis - Common Table - Healthy Shelby. 5K and
1-mile walk at Shelby Farms.
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1102490406310&ca=161ebb0a-b461-4ad1-b423-0bf8d2c2b107
June 25, Memphis Theological Center Night at the
Redbirds., Ball game 6:35 PM. "Join Memphis
Theological Seminary Saturday, June 25 at 6:35 p.m. at
AutoZone Park in Downtown Memphis as the Memphis Redbirds
face the New Orleans Zephyrs. MTS is the featured non-profit
organization and will be highlighted throughout the game.
President Jay Earheart-Brown will throw the ceremonial first
pitch. Log onto http://www.milb.com/tickets/singlegame
for ticket information. Wear your MTS gear and come out to
show your support! "
June 26. 4 PM, St. Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral. Evensong.
This Evensong will celebrate the one year anniversary
of the SCOTUS ruling on Marriage Equality. Evensong is a
beautiful service of evening prayer during which most of
the office is rendered chorally. A reception will
follow in Martyrs Hall. The offering that evening will go
to Project Metamorphosis which addresses LGBTQ youth
homelessness. http://www.stmarysmemphis.org/
Flier is at http://Memphisirg.org/Evensong_6_26_16.jpg
June 27. Annual Fundraising dinner, Masjid As-Salaam.
This is the 27th day of
Ramadan, so the dinner is after sunset.
June 29, 6:30-8 PM. Closing barbecue reception (with
Eucharist) for the "City of Soul" project at
Grace-St.Lukes Episcopal Church.
Details at http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1101552278430&ca=49cf465a-0adc-471c-8dd6-607ffd1fd9d9
(there are also other events listed in this church
bulletin, at the website.)
June 30, 7 PM. Temple Israel - Music
Sharing. RSVP
online and then come enjoy music at the Music Sharing
Session with Cantorial Soloist Abbie Strauss. We will sing
together and prepare songs for the Friday night service on
July 1. RSVP at https://timemphis.wufoo.com/forms/s1e9vka917c3dyp/
This newsletter at http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=7bda15083be90232089d87536&id=28d3f5dba6&e=0b2f5806a0
June
6-11 PRIZM Summer Music Camp for talented
young musicians. 901-598-9105 or http://prizmensemble.com
Public concerts at Shady Grove Presbyterian Church June 6 at
7 PM; June 9,10,&11 at 7PM; June 11 at 1 PM. Price $18
full / $10 reduced.
Programs are at http://prizmensemble.com/tickets#orderform.
I must admit a liking for PDQ Bach; one of his easier pieces will
be on the Saturday matinee program.
June 6-11 Lifeblood Donor Fest. A week of special
blood drives, ending with a party Saturday June 11 9:30 - 11
AM
at the
football field at St. Benedict at Auburndale High, 8250 Varnavas Dr, Cordova, TN 38016
http://www.donorfest.org/
June
11-12 is the Jewish Holiday of Shavuot (a/k/a
Pentecost, The Feast of Weeks). One of the three major
"pilgrimage" holidays, this commemorates the giving of the Law
at Mt. Sinai. It is marked in synagogues by the reading
of the Ten Commandments (generally, in Hebrew). The
celebration of this holiday 50 days (seven weeks) after the
death of Jesus is the occasion of the "Pentecost" stories in
the Gospels. Like several other Jewish holidays, there are
special memorial prayers for deceased family members, often
causing relatively large attendance. Another reading is the
Book of Ruth, often used as a springboard for families to talk
with children in the conversations typically called "birds and
bees" in American popular culture. Traditionally meat is not
eaten, an excuse for lots of cheesecake and ice cream.
Examples:
Temple Israel has its Shavuot service Saturday at
8:30 PM, refreshments, brief service, study groups.
(Cheesecake competition), the memorial service Sunday morning
10 AM
Chabad has an "all night" service starting Saturday at 10:30
PM. Sunday morning is a traditional (Hebrew) service at 10 AM
followed at 11 AM by a party with lots of cheesecake, ice
cream, blintzes, etc.
ASBEE has programs at 7:45 PM,. 10 PM, 11 PM Saturday,
8:45 AM Sunday, 7:45 AM Monday, 7, 8, 8:15 PM Monday
June
7-10, FACING HISTORY seminar Holocaust and Human Behavior,
for teachers grades 6-12 (mainly History and English),
Learn more about this seminar at https://www.facinghistory.org/calendar/s2016mem1-holocaust-and-human-behavior
See more about Facing History at https://www.facinghistory.org/news-and-media
June 10-12 Memphis Potters Guild show at the Botanic
Garden. http://www.thememphispottersguild.com
Friday 5-8, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 11-5
June 12, 3 PM. Beethoven Club Concert.
Beethoven Club, 263. S.
McLean, Free Admission. Program at
http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=c986701d92297b94ce6e569b6&id=2b51757e67&e=053a4e2a7d
June 12,
2016: 10th Annual Ramadan Interfaith Iftar Dinner. The
dinner will be held at 6 PM at The Esplanade in Cordova. This
is one of the major events of the interfaith year, Plan
to attend - reserve in advance when they open reservations, it
fills up. Free.
RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN -http://www.memphisinterfaith.org/event/10th-annual-memphis-interfaith-dinner/
June 14,
Tuesday, 7 PM. Movie at Temple
Israel. Imber's Left Hand. A painter is stricken
with ALS.
RSVP
http://www.timemphis.org/sites/default/files/Voice
June-July 2016_Movies.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yacpqzgv8Wc
June 15. An attempt to match charities and
volunteers. "Could we be The One? Volunteer
Odyssey is hosting Minute Match, a "speed dating" event created to
pair Memphians with the local nonprofit that has the right
volunteer opportunity for them. Stop by Emerge Memphis June 15th
from 5:30-7:30 p.m., if you are looking to start volunteering.
Maybe we'll get a second date!" Info at https://www.facebook.com/events/1537672053209168/
RSVP at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/voluncheers-minute-match-tickets-25483325312
My impression is they are charging $5 to cover food and beer
Age 21+.
June
15. Wednesday 6 - 8 PM, Know Your Rights Theatre
Workshop, doubling as a "Young Professionals Mixer". Free Live
Music, Theater
Cocktails available but I can't say if they are free!
Sponsored by Mid-South Peace and Justice Center.
Details at http://midsouthpeace.org/civicrm/index.php?q=civicrm/mailing/view&reset=1&id=43#loadedload
June 15-18. Chamber Music Festival at Grace-St. Lukes
Episcopal Church. Free, Weds - Sat 7:30 PM, Thurs
& Friday 3 PM.
http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=977d4989f9b8042aaf1c44e93&id=bc95641e32&e=c6777cf3dc
June 17-19, Indian Cultural Center and Temple. Discourses by
Sri Swami Abhishek Chaitanya Giri Maharaj. "..,,in his travels
around the world enthralling avid listeners with his unique style of
discourses on Vedanta. He accepts and guides whoever approaches him,
seeing only the positive in each one's personal inclinations, urging
every individual toward the final goal.." Friday 6:30 PM,
Saturday 11 AM & 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM & 6 PM.
This is part of the 22nd Anniversary Celebration of this Temple,
June 15-19. An excellent time to see this impressive set of
buildings, which is easier to get to for many people now that route
I-269 is complete (on US 64 very close to I-269)
June 18, Saturday, 9 am - 2 pm. Literacy teacher training. St
Mary's Episcopal Cathedral has a breakfast every
Wednesday morning, open to all, that attracts perhaps 200 homeless
people.
Give Someone
the Gift of Reading - Be a Literacy Mentor
Literacy
Training - Saturday, June 18 - 9 am to 2 pm
Literacy Mid-South will lead a
training session at St. Mary's on Saturday, June 18th, for all
volunteers who want to be trained to work with our guests after
the Wednesday Community Breakfast on learning to read. Contact
George Cowan for more info: owcinc@mindspring.com
June 18, Canoe and Kayak Race benefits Church Health
Center. For
more information, visit
http://outdoorsinc.com.
June 19, 9am - 3 pm, Give2Live Gently
Used Sale, Freedom's Chapel. 961 Getwell Rd.
Sale Benefiting Make A Difference, http://www.madifference.org/'
June 20, Monday, 6:00 PM. Annual Meeting of Jewish Community
Partners (the umbrella Memphis Jewish charity),
JCC 6560 Poplar.
RSVP http://www.jcpmemphis.org/rsvp
June 23, 7 PM. Movie, Temple Israel. A Borrowed
Identity. A Palestinian boy in an Israeli Jewish
boarding school.
RSVP
http://www.timemphis.org/sites/default/files/Voice
June-July 2016_Movies.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdlBEyFMeg0
May
31, Hanuman Jayarthi prayers at Indian Cultural Center and
Temple. 9:30 & 10:30 AM, 6-8 PM.
June 1, Noon. Lunch & Learn at Temple Israel.
Bring your own lunch. Rabbi Feivel Strauss discusses "The Newest
Jewish Holiday - Jerusalem Day" >RSVP
June 3, 5:30-7:30 PM. Opening reception, art exhibit at Ross
Gallery, Plough Library, Christian Brothers University.
Rollin M. Kocsis: A Retrospective, 50 Years and Counting.
Exhibit runs June 3- August 3. http://www.cbu.edu/gallery
June 3 and 4, preparations for Ramadan (see June 5
below). : Al-Huda University & Islamic Association of
Greater Memphis - Masjid Ar-Rahman cordially invite you to a seminar
"All About Zakat" by Dr. Main Al-Qudah NEXT Friday 6/3 After Maghrib
& On Saturday 6/4 After Fajr Prayer "Fiqh of Ramadan"
("Zakat" is essentially "charity", in the sense in which it is what
is expected: Hebrew is "Tzedaka"; Christian "tithing" is pretty
close, although the Muslims use a percentage of capital reather than
a percentage of income. "Fiqh" is the rules or jurisprudence,
in this case the technical riules abouit fasting in Ramadan.
Maghrib prayer is at about 8 PM and Fajr prayer is about 4:25 AM .
Yes, that's right - the Muslims really do have some of their "Sunday
School" classes at what many of us would call "the first crack of
dawn." ) A good explanation of the "rules of Ramadan" readable
by a non-Muslim is at
http://mca-a2.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/A-Guide-to-the-Fiqh-of-Ramadan.pdf
June 4, 7:30 p.m. Lindenwood Christian Church Beethoven Club
2016 Benefit Concert
This concert will be the third annual collaboration between the
Beethoven Club and the MRO. It will feature sopranos Chelsea Miller
and Lesley Friend. Proceeds will go toward the annual Young Artists
Competition
Tickets $10 adults, $5
students
available online after May 1 at www.beethovenclubmemphis.org
or at the door Call 901-493-0958 for more
information.
June 9, Movie at Temple Israel. 7 PM. Free.
Zemene, an Ethiopian girl seeks medical help.
RSVP
http://www.timemphis.org/sites/default/files/Voice
June-July 2016_Movies.pdf
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/zemene
Art Exhibit at Temple Israel: Fabric of Survival: The Art
of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz has been extended through
May 26.
http://timemphis.org/about-temple/museum
May 22,
Sunday 1 - 4 PM, STOP HUNGER NOW - MEAL PACKING EVENT.
This gets a large turnout and has been great fun in past years -
packing prepackaged meals for overseas refugees. Pleasant View
School, Pleasant View School
1888 Bartlett Road, Memphis, TN 38134 United
States
Sign up in
advance at http://www.memphisinterfaith.org/
May 22, 2 PM, Lecture, "Back in the USSR: The Struggle to
free Soviet Jews." Robyn Hetzner, Jewish
Historical Society, at the Memphios Jewish Community
Center.
http://www.jhsmem.org/
May 23,
5:45 PM Discussions with legislature candidates, sponsored
by Sierra Club, at Idlewild Presbyterian Church.
May 24,Tuesday 7 PM. Movie at Paradiso Cinema, Poplar at
Mendenhall
Soledad O'Brian, "The War Comes Home". Two
veterans of the Iraq war suffer from Post-traumatic
Stress. Among the therapies attempted: transcendental
meditiation. A Fathom Events show, so it will be at
Special Events prices - I can't find the price on line, might
e.g. be $20. http://www.malco.com/movie.php?selected_movie=4640
May 26 -
close of clay sculpture exhibit at the Ross Gallery,
Plough Library, CBU: Agnes Gordon Stark.
May
26, Thursday, 5 PM. "Lag b'Omer", the
33rd day after Passover, is a very minor Jewish holiday,
coinsidered a good excuse for a party. Barbeque, kids games,
etc., at Chabad, ($10 suggested donation). 2570 Kirby Parkway,
north of Quince.
May
27-29, Community Organizing Training at Mid-South Peace and
Justice Center. Done once a year, and highly
recommended.
https://midsouthpeace.org/events/community-organizing-skills-training
May 27, 6 and 8 PM, May 28 2-4-6 PM. Live Music on Beale.
Plus-1 Jams, benefiting MIFA and MLGW's Plus-1 emergency
assistance program.
Musicians will volunteer their talents at the MLGW tent located on
Beale Street between Main Street and Second Street. Some of the
acts include talented musicians who are MLGW
employees. (From the MIFA Minute, an e-mail newsletter.
You can sign up for their newsletter at http://www.mifa.org/
under
"news
and events" but they don't seem to have the newsletter (which
lists the bands and musical styles) online.
May 28,
7:30 PM - Summer Symphony at the Botanic Garden -
$20 Advance, $25 at door.) Hey, I like the Botanic Garden and
outdoor concerts. Why not? http://www.summersymphonylive.com/
May 29,
9:15 AM, Speaker at Church of The Holy Communion (Episcopal,
Walnut Grove between Perkins)
The Very Rev.
Gregory Jenks, Dean of St George's College, Jerusalem. I do
not know whether he'll be talking theology, or about the situation
of this Anglican college and divinity school in East Jerusalem. I
have a very fond spot for the school, having (somewhat improbably)
given a lecture there in 1971 on how American Judaism differed
from Israeli Judaism.
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1101552278430&ca=7e803f6d-96a1-4522-ba34-494cd9498cc2
May 29,
Calvary Episcopal (downtown) welcomes a new Curate,
Rev Niel Raman. Reception after the 10 AM service (about 11:15.)
Sunday breakfast
is at 8:45 AM. Calvary has a particular long newsletter issue for
the summer:
http://calvarymemphis.org/assets/1981/chronicle_may_june_july_16_web.pdf
May 29.
Gong Meditation, Sonic Massage, at the Unity Church of
Practical Christianity
http://www.unitychurchofpracticalchristianity.org/whats-happening/faye-henry-is-coming-back-to-ucpc
(Morning Service 10:30, Potluck lunch, sonic
massage. $20 suggested donation for the gong workshop.)
May 30 Fund-raising dinner ($180), scholarship fund of
Margolin Hebrew Academy/Yeshiva.
At Baron Hirsch Synagogue. 6 PM. Reservations
682-2400 http://www.mhafyos.org/
May 1, Sunday, 9-10 AM Performance
of "Voices from the Memphis Massacre"
Where:
Freedom's Chapel Christian
Church, 961 Getwell Rd, Memphis, 38111. ()
Description:
The Memphis Theological
Seminary and Freedom's Chapel Christian Church will present
"Voices from the Memphis Massacre," a performance
commemorating the victims and survivors of the Memphis
Massacre. This event is free and open to the public. Contact
emann@memphisseminary.edu for more
information. http://www.memphis.edu/memphis-massacre/calendar/index.php
May 1, Sunday, 3:30-4:30 PM. The NAACP dedicates a
historical marker for victims of the 1866 Memphis
Massacre. Ceremony at the National Civil Rights Museum, 450
Mulberry St., then a march to Army-Navy Park at 2nd & GE
Patterson.
May 2, "The
1866 Memphis Massacre and the Fourteenth Amendment"
When: Mon, May 2, 1:45pm – 5:30pm
Where: National Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry
St, Memphis, TN 38103, United States ()
Description: The Memphis NAACP and the Ben F. Jones
Chapter of the National Bar Association are co-sponsoring a public
forum/CLE examining the Memphis Massacre and its connection to the
Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Please look at http://www.memphis.edu/memphis-massacre/calendar/index.php
- seating may be limited
May 5 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm National Civil
Rights Museum.
NCRM Hooks•Hyde Hall,
450 Mulberry StMemphis, TN 38103 United States
Political cartoonist, Khalid Al-Baih, of Khartoon! joins art road
trip Culturunners tour to discuss how he uses art to further
understanding of social justice and human rights issues in the
Middle East and the U.S.
May 7 Sat,
1-3pm Cordova
Bowling Center
Frame it Up for Humanity
is a bowling fundraiser whose proceeds benefit Habitat for
Humanity. The $30/person admission includes shoe rental, pizza,
and soft drinks. Buy tickets now!
May 7 - 27 Exhibition: "Free at Last: Emancipation
and Reconstruction in Tennessee"
2232 Lamar Ave, Memphis, TN 38114, (the Orange Mound Gallery in the
Lamar-Airways Shopping Center)
Details at http://www.memphis.edu/memphis-massacre/calendar/index.php
May 8, 6 PM Symphony in the Gardens. http://www.memphissymphony.org/specials
$20, $5 children. The Memphis
Symphony Orchestra performing on the lawn of the Dixon Gallery
and Gardens is one of the great pleasures of Memphis. Bring a
picnic, bring little kids and let them run and dance to the
music, enjoy! Fancy prepared picnics and fancy table
settings and locations as higher fundraiser) prices - see the
poster on the website indicated.
May 11, 5:30-7:00. Calvary Episcopal Church. Low
Country Boil. $10 adult, $5 kids, $30 family.
Choral evensong at 6:45 with Boys and Gitrls Choirs and
Canterbury Choir of Grace - St Luke's.
http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=5472ab64f8f0fa71714dbebcb&id=56145a309d&e=2f75c3ec8d#mctoc10
May 12: 1:15 AM (fundraiser) Annual meeting of Common
Table Health Alliance. Topic: Childhood Obesity, have we
finally turned the corner?
Racquet Club. http://www.commontablehealth.org/
$75
May
14, 10 AM. Graduation Ceremony, Memphis Theological
Seminary. First Baptist Church-Broad. 2835 Broad
Ave. Memphis, TN 38112
http://memphisseminary.edu/graduation-information/
May 15 Sunday 2 - 5 PM Song Festival at the
Indian Cultural Center and Temple (Hindu Temple). Volunteers
signing songs of particular writers, unless I
misunderstand.
Sun, May 15, 2:45pm
(Notice from Temple Israel)
Ashley Tobias, chair of this program, invites adults of all ages
to join Rabbi Greenstein – who has served on the Board and
Executive Committee of the National Civil Rights Museum since
the 1990s – as he leads a thought-provoking tour of the museum
through a Jewish lens
> RSVP ($13/person)
May 15 will be
the Parish Picnic at Calvary Episcopal Church. I
note with amusement their "kiss a pig" contest - people vote for
someone by contributing nonperishable food items for the
Grace-St. Lukes food pantry by May 8, the person with the most
votes gets to kiss the pig at the parish picnic. (Ionly know two
or three of the contestants personally...) Party in Court
Square, $10 adults, $5 kids, $30 family.
http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=5472ab64f8f0fa71714dbebcb&id=56145a309d&e=2f75c3ec8d#mctoc11
May
20-21. Symposium at U of Memphis: Memories of a
Massacre: Memphis in 1866, a Symposium Exploring Slavery,
Emancipation, and Reconstruction," which will take place May
20-21, 2016. It is jointly sponsored by the National Parks
Service, the College of Arts and Sciences, the History Department,
the Marcus Orr Center for the Humanities, and additional community
and campus partners.The key public lecture will be May 20,
reception 5:30, lecture at 6, The Good, the Bad,
and the Ugly of American History: Remembering Reconstruction.
Robert K. Sutton // Chief Historian of the National
Parks Service
More information at http://www.memphis.edu/moch/events/index.php
April 13, Wednesday, 6 PM Free Movie at the National Civil
Rights Museum:
WALK WITH ME: The Trials of Damon J.
Keith Reception at 5:30.
In the wake of the 1967 Detroit race riots, rookie
African American Judge Damon J. Keith shook the nation as he
challenged the status quo and faced off against angry crowds,
the KKK, and even a sitting U.S. President.
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE RSVP
REQUIRED. CLICK HERE.
April 7,
6 PM, Women's dinner with Mitzi Minor. Church of the
Holy Communion (Episcopal). Walnut Grove between
Perkins. " The Holy Communion
Women's Ministry invites all women to a dinner
Thursday, April 7, 6 p.m. in the parish
hall. All women are invited and
encouraged to attend. Guest speaker: Dr. Mitzi Minor,
Mary Magdalene Professor of New Testament at Memphis
Theological Seminary.
Tickets in advance: $20 -- drop off
checks at the church;
nursery provided (free of charge) by reservation.
A great night of fellowship, good food and great
conversation!"
April 7, 7:30 PM. Rabbinic
Panel Jewish Community Center
The MJCC hosts this panel discussion with rabbis,
including Rabbi Strauss of Temple Israel. Learn how
"ruach hasport" (sportsmanship / teamwork) is rooted
in Jewish texts and traditions and how to
incorporate it into your daily life.
April
8, 6:30 or 7 PM. Lecture, Akhenaten and the
origins of monotheism in ancient Egypt.
Mitchell Hall, Univ. of Memphis. Reception 6:30,
lecture at 7 PM.
Sponsored by History Dept, Institute of Egyptian Art
and Archaeology, etc. Dr. James
Hoffmeier, Trinity International University.
April
8-9, Annual Gandhi-King Conference. A very
important annual event. Thwe schedule is now online at
http://www.gandhikingconference.org/
April 9 1-5 PM, rain date April 16, Memphis Arts Festival,
Morris Park. Muslim sponsorship: Amin Center, http://aminusa.org/
(Morris Park is on Poplar opposite St. Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral. The AMin Center appears to be concerned with the
needs and interests of converts to Islam.)
April 9
-"Striving For Justice" Tour of the Islamic Society of North
America. This is not a "denomination" in the
sense of Methodists, Baptists, etc., although its magazine and
many of the services provided look much like those organizations.
A major meeting at the Cook Convention Center; registration
charge. One difference from a typical Christian
denominational convention is a "matrimonial event", a
meet-and-greet with the obvious purpose.
"An amazing day
with outstanding speakers and an exceptional audience. Speakers
include Omar Suleiman, Linda Sarsour, Azhar Azeez, our own
Sh Yasir Qadhi, and
many more. The conference will be held in the Memphis Cook
Convention Center on April 9th, 2016.
April 10 after 11 am service, St. Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral. Labyrinth dedication.
April 10, 12 - 2 PM. Midtown Mosque Open House.
1288 Jackson St Memphis,TN 38107. See the renovations,
hear plans, visit the community garden. If you haven't
visited a mosque, this is an interesting occasion other than a
religious service to do so.
April 10,
Sunday, 2PM Movie, Jewish Community Center. "Draw Back the
Curtain". The story of Jews leaving the Soviet Union
to come to America in the late 1980's. As I understand it
this film is about immigrants to Richmond, Virginia, and their are
plans to make a similar film about Memphis. Sponsored by the
Jewish Historical Society of Memphis and the Mid-South. This
should be of interest to other communities in Memphis that are
concerned with absorption of immigrants.
April
10, Sunday, 6 PM. Handel's Messiah, Parts II and III.
Independent Presbyterian Church, 4738 Walnut Grove Road. http://www.indepres.org/events/messiah-/
April 10, 7 PM at Rhodes College, and April 11, 7 PM,
Jewish Community Center. Memphis Friends of Israel has a
speaker,
Melanie Phillips. These will surely be strongly pro-Israel.
Her book "Londonistan" is "about the British establishment's
capitulation to Islamist aggression", according to the
poster. While Rhodes college usually does well, I'm not sure
that these will be occasions where polite differences of opinion
will be possible. Still, I thought the evnts should be
noted. http://www.memphisfoi.org/
April 12, Tuesday 3 PM Panel on Equal Pay for Women,
Benjamin Hooks Library, sponsored by the American
Association of University Women.
Indian Cultural Center and Temple. It is
worth checking their website as often I get rather short notice
of events.
https://icctmemphis.org/icct/home/node
The Tamil New Year was April 13. April 20-24 is a
sequence of major prayers for universal peace, see
https://icctmemphis.org/icct/home/yagnam
I'm not sure what the ceremonies are connected with the major
renovations of the Temple in June - I gather the builkding(s)
may be closed and ceremonial figures will be displayed in the
grounds. Explanation, anyone?
https://icctmemphis.org/icct/home/Jeernodharana2017
There is a calendar at https://icctmemphis.org/icct/home/Cal_2016/#Mar16
April 15 and 17 - <<Sri Rama Navami is celebrating
the birth of Lord Rama - the 7th avatar of Lord Vishnu to King
Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya. Vasantotsavam is an annual
Seva celebrated to celebrate the arrival of spring season.
Vasantotsavam is the combination of 2 words - "Vasantha" (Spring
season in Sanskrit) and "Utsavam" (festival in
Sanskrit).>>
Services 9:30 and 6:30 on Friday April 15, followed by
dinner
Services 10 AM Sunday, followed by lunch, then a service at 6 PM
April
14-17, visiting musician at Temple Israel. Numerous programs.
details
at http://www.timemphis.org/sites/default/files/Noah%20Aronson.pdf
Outdoor Concert 6 PM Saturday - bring a picnic (it is probably too
late to order one online, but they may have extras to sell there.)
April 15,
6:30 PM Feast & Follies Cabaret, Calvary Episcopal
Church. Hors D'oevres, sweets, drinks, show music
and non-sacred tunes, A Friends of Music fundraiser and live
auction.
http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=5472ab64f8f0fa71714dbebcb&id=4ae5dd30cf&e=2f75c3ec8d
gives the number to call for tickets, but not the price --- it is
$50, I believe.
POSTPONED(problems
with the venue) (had been planned for) April 16-17, "1 Universe"
Universal Fest, the Cannon Center.
Our friend
Sandeep Pednekar is planning a major event, with major festivities
possibly including a parade downtown. He is actively seeking help
and participants!
group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1002407836482759/
more specific info https://www.facebook.com/groups/1002407836482759/permalink/1002411149815761/
April
16, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, Buckman
Performing Arts Center at St Mary's School, Walnut Grove and
Perkins. Admission $28. Musicians from the refugee
camps. 537-1481 or
http://buckmanartscenter.com
April 16,
Saturday, 5-7 PM National Civil Rights Museum, "Parent 2
Parent", "a conversation with Black and Hispanic
parents about "the talk" they have with their sons and daughters
about being black and brown in America." Speaker: Dr. Leah Gunning
Francis, "Mothers and Black Boys Exploring Issues of Risk"
Panelists: Tango Jackson, Nadida T. Amatullla-Matin, Mohammad
Kamal, Tony Neal, Giovanni Madriz, and Omar Paez
Moderator: Dr. Christi Griffin, Founder & President of The
Ethics Project, St. Louis, MO
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1110009660710&ca=12bbcd1d-a563-4e1c-b12d-910d502ad3f2
(ERROR
this is the 16th not the 18th) Sierra Leone Refugee
All Stars, Buckman Performing Center at St. Mary's, Perkins at Walnut
Grove. Charge. Tickets 537-1483 or
http://buckmanartscenter.com
April 17, Sunday, Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival, a
fundraiser for Porter-Leath. Riverside Drive.
http://www.porterleath.org/rajun-cajun-home
April 17, 2:30 PM Beethoven Club.
For those interested in musical
events, I should mention the local Beethoven Club,
http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=c986701d92297b94ce6e569b6&id=2eb8817c04&e=053a4e2a7d
April 20,
Wednesday, 2PM. Unity Church of Practical Christianity,
Their book group will be showing the movie "Soul
Proof",
http://www.unitychurchofpracticalchristianity.org/whats-happening/soul-proof-documentary-showing
April 21, 7 PM. The Vanderhaar
Symposium (one of the major interfaith events
of the year.) Chad
Pregracke will speak on "From The Bottom Up" One Man's
Crusade to Clean America's Rivers. CNN Hero
of the Year 2013; a major force in cleaning rivers near
Memphis.
University Theater, Christian Brothers University.
( If you are
new to the place, Enter off
Central opposite the fairgrounds, the gateman will give
directions.) http://www.gvanderhaar.org/
April 21,
Lecture, Rhodes College. Thomas Christensen –
“1616: The World in Motion”
at 6 p.m. Blount Auditorium, Buckman Hall (Reception
at 5:30 p.m.) details at
https://www.rhodes.edu/content/spring-2016-schedule
This is part of a
major symposium, April 21-22, about theworld of 1616 (a lot of
emphasis on Shakespeare.)
http://www.rhodes.edu/1616
April 21, 2016 7-10 PM. Annual Gala of the
Benjamin Hooks Institute, Celebrating Black Men.
(Charge $100, tickets required) Benjamin
Hooks Institute Blog is at http://blogs.memphis.edu/benhooksinstitute/
"Triumph Through Perseverance" Holiday Inn, U of
Memphis. Purchase tickets online by April 17.
Speaker is Marvin
Ellison, CEO of J C Penney.
April 22. Friday, First evening of Passover.
This holiday celebrates the liberation of the Jews from Egypt. It
has a close historical connection with Easter, as Jesus came to
Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. The first two nights
are celebrated with a festive ceremonial dinner called a "Seder"
(literally, "order" as in "order of service"). Many local
synagogues have celebrations and special services on the first or
second evening and the first two and last two days.
CHABAD Memphis will have a very traditional Seder the first
evening, reservations at
https://jewishmemphiscom.clhosting.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/3271535/jewish/Seder-RSVP/lang/en
Temple Israel has its group seder the second evening, April
23 - this and other services are listed at
http://www.timemphis.org/sites/default/files/Passover.pdf
See also April 27: Brit Hadasha
April
22-24 Weekend at Holy Communion Episcopal Church.
"Alleluia Be Our Measure" with a focus on service. Friday lecture
by New Testament scholar Rev. Dr. Kathy Grieb; Saturday service
project in connection with Emmanuel Center. The more I see of
this, the more interesting it gets. Emmanuel Center is one of
Memphis' particularly interesting inner-city ministries for youth.
http://www.holycommunion.org/news/posts/urban-pilgrimage-a-place-to-gather-april-22-24
April 22,
5:30-7:30 Opening Reception, Exhibit "The Call of the Clay for
50 Years" exhibition by Agnes Gordon Stark, Ross
Gallery, lower level of Plough Library, Christian Brothers
University. Exhibition April 22 - May 26.
April 23. Saturday 9-12AM. "Walking as One"/
$15, free kids 12 and under, Church Health Center
Wellness at 1115 Union Ave
"This year's
1.5-mile walk will be lead by the Mighty Souls Brass Band!
Activities start at 9 a.m. and we'll start warming up for the walk
with urban fusion dance before the walk kicks off at 10
a.m. Activities include a kids' zone, Amurica Photo
Booth, food trucks, and much more!
April 23, Family Night at Masjid Al-Noor.
Free. Dinner and program begin at about 7:30 PM
April 24,
1:30 PM Concert - Mighty Souls Brass Band. St. Mary's
Episcopal Cathedral. Outdoors, weather permitting.
(Earth Day). Free, donations accepted. There will be a
picnic (Crawfish or barbeque, $10, kids $5, games etc.) following
the 11 AM service, then the concert.
April 26, 6 PM ff. The Episcopal Gay-Lesbians-and-friends
group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at St.
Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. 6 - Social - 6:30 worship 7 -
dinner 7:45 program.
http://www.stmarysmemphis.org/event/739772-2016-04-26-integrity-memphis-monthly-meeting/
April 27, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM. Neshoba Church
(Unitarian-Universalist) Social Justice and Outreach Night.
Topic-HUNGER in America and the Mid-South
Presentation by Andrew Bell, Marketing Manager of the Mid-South
Food Bank followed by a facilitated discussion of the topic. Notice,
click here.
April 27, 6-9 PM Brit Hadasha, the "Messianic Jewish
Synagogue" will hold a community Passover Seder
at Germantown Methodist Church. Prices and details at http://www.brithadasha.org/index.php/2016-community-seder
"Come experience a traditional Jewish Passover seder
with special emphasis on Yeshua the Messiah and His Last
Supper."
The Messianic
Jews are a group that identifies as Jews and also think that Jesus
is the Messiah / Lord. I'm not sure that they'd agree with
me, but I view them as close to the Church of James in Jerusalem,
which was effectively wiped out by the Romans when Jerusalem was
destroyed in 70 AD.
April 29 - May 28. The
Memphis In May schedule is now available (Canada
is the honored country this year.)
http://www.memphisinmay.org/news
lists many of the events. It does not list necessarily
everything traditionally associated with Memphis in May
and Googling - Memphis in May 2016 - will find
several pages with more details.
April 30, Saturday, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Clean-up Day:
Berclair Elementary School, 810 N Perkins.
Second Prtesbyterian Church's adopted school.
" We hope you will join us as we help take care of our
adopted school’s campus and gardens. Bring along your gloves,
rakes, hoes, hedge clippers, brooms, and especially any
wheelbarrows you may have! This is a great family
service opportunity. If you have any questions, please email Kim
Blankenship or call 531-6177. "
March 16
- May 13 - Exhibit at Temple Israel Museum - fabric work
"Fabic of Survival",
embroidery, crocheting, etc. by Esther Krinitz, Highly
recommended.
Read more at http://www.timemphis.org/sites/default/files/Voice%20March%202016%208.pdf
Now to
April 7 - The Interfaith Youth Corps is promoting "Better
Together Day" on April 7, with an online challenge
to write a few words and see those written by other when you do
so. https://www.ifyc.org/bettertogetherday
April 3,
8:30-1:30, Bloodmobile at Temple Israel.
April
4-5: The C.S. Lewis Lectures, sponsored by the Memphis
Theological Seminary, at Lindenwood Christian Church.
http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=3218308aa96f3364a01e5ef45&id=aa7a7806d0&e=bfef1dc45f
Monday 7 PM, Tuesday 11 am and 7 PM. Lectures by a leading
authority on this famous and extremely popular author.
("Mere Christianity", "The Screwtape Letters", Narnia,
Perelandria.)
April 5, First Tuesday, 6:30 PM - Roman Catholic
Gays-Lesbians-etc-and Friends, Marian Hall under the
sanctuary at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. " Our
presenters this month are from the Dorothy Day House of
Hospitality: a ministry that serves homeless families by allowing
them to stay together. Come join us for food, prayer, and
fellowship. If you are in a rush and don't have time to cook
or bring a food, no worries. We always have extra and what
we most want is your presence!"
March 20.
Temple Israel Purim festival (picnic, kids games).
11:30 AM - 2 PM
March 20,
Art show and sale at Memphis Jewish Home and Rehab,
36 Bazeberry Rd., Cordova. 756-3273. Donors sought. 2 to 5
PM. Free admission, valet parking. Art for dedication and for
sale, wearable art and Jewelry.
March 20, 2-6 PM repeated March 23, 7 - 11 PM.
Classic movie The Ten Commandments shown
at the Paradiso Theatre, Poplar and Mendenhall. Part of the series
at http://fathomevents.com
which often have higher-than-movie prices (e.g. $20 +/-)
This series includes a lot of operas, ballets, classic movies,
shows about fine arts, etc., most of which don't qualify for this
list of events of interfaith interest but may interest you
anyway. Note that while most of the "fathom events" are at
the Paradiso, some are not - the nearest showing may be in Tupelo
or Little Rock, so click through to see if and when the event is
shown in Memphis.
March 23 - 24 PURIM, a minor Jewish
Holiday celebrating the events of the biblical Book of Esther.
Note: according to Ian Fleming, Esther was the model for James
Bond. It is fun to read the book (which most Jews consider a work
of fiction) picturing a James Bond movie rather than a biblical
epic. Many Purim celebrations are humorous in nature.
Temple Israel holds its religious service at 6 PM Wednesday March
23, reading the Book of Esther (children are traditionally issued
noisemakers to amuse themselves during the Bible
reading!).
Temple Israel will hold its PURIM PLAY March 23 at 7:30
PM - this is one of the great humorous
musical comedies of the year in Memphis/ Get there very early
(e.g. 7 PM) for good seats. FREE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I
gather this year they will be making fun of the Musical "Hair" as
well as of tbe story of Esther.
March 26, 10 AM-8 PM. MusliMEMFest. A major
informational program - Art, Vendors, Entertainment - Food - to
connect with our Muslim neighbors. More information
will be forthcoming. Poster at 3_26_16.pdf
for vendor information (and other information) go to http://muslimsinmemphis.org/vendor-registration/
March 31,
Thursday, 5:30-7:30. MIFA Founders Day Celebration.
Interfaith Panel Discussion: Interfaith
in Memphis: The Time Is Now. Music, Awards,
etc. Panel: Rev Harry Durbin, Moderator; Imam Anwar Arafat, Rev
Virzola Law, Bluma Zuckerbrot-Finkelstein. The three
panelists are among the best-informed and best speakers of the
Memphis religious community. Held at Church of the Holy
Communion, 4645 Walnut Grove (between Perkins.)
Presented by the
Muslim Community of Memphis with support also from Temple Israeli
and the Church of the Holy Communion.
March 31,
Orr Lecture, University of Memphis. The Economy of Violence:
The American Revolution in the South Alan
Taylor // University of Virginia. 5:30 reception, 6:00 lecture.
Details
http://www.memphis.edu/moch/events/index.php
Lenten
Lecture Series at Calvary Episcopal Church.
The list of speakers for the Lenten Lecture Series,
Tuesday-Friday, is online at
http://calvarymemphis.org/lentenpreaching.
That site has brief biographies of the speakers.
Noon Tues-Thursday and 6:30 Wednesday evening.
Excellent food available.
Feb 11-12 Rev John Pitzer (Baton Rouge, LA).
(Preaches Sunday Morning at St. Mary's Episcopal)
Feb 16-17, 17 evening: Rt. Rev Robert Wright (Atlanta,
GA).
Feb 18-19: Rev Maxie Dunnam (local)
Feb 23, 24, 24 evening: Dr Tony Campolo
(Pennsylvania).
Feb 25, 26 : Rabbi Micah Greenstein (local, often
crowded))
March 1, 2, 2 evening: Rev Dan Mathews (New York,
formerly local, often crowded)
March 3, 4: Rev Walter Brueggemann (Ohio. very famous
scholar. Also 7 PM March 3, Church of the Holy
Communion.)
March 8: Rev Dr. John Kilzer (local).
March 9: Rev Charyl Cornish (local)
March 9 (evening, March 10, 11: Rev Marianne Borg
(Oregon; wife of the late Marcus Borg.)
March 15: Rev Virzola Law (local).
March 16, 17, 16 evening: Rev. Becca Stevens (Nashville,
very popular)
March 18: Rev Richmond Webster (Birmingham, AL)
Feb 17-March 16, Wednesdays, Lenten series "Living
the Year of Mercy in Our Lives",
10-12
am repeated 7-9 pm, Marian Hall conference room
under the sanctuary, Immaculate Conception
Cathedral.
March
3 - noted Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann
lectures on Bible and Economics at Holy Communion Episcopal
Church. 7 PM. His topic: How do we read the Bible faithfully in the
midst of a predatory economy? (links to a flier,
invite, etc.)
March 3, U of Memphis - Orr Lecture. Reception 5:30,
Lecture at 6. Beyond Belief: Racism and Social Critique
. Sally Haslanger // Massachusetts
Institute of Technology. Details at
http://www.memphis.edu/moch/events/index.php
March 4, 7 PM Youth Classical Concert at
Buckman Performing Arts Center, St. Mary's School, Walnut
Grove and Perkins Extd. In acollaboration between Ballet on
Wheels, PRIZM, and Cordova High School, young dancers and
musicians come together for a spectacular evening.
Reserve free tickets at http://balletonwheels.org/events/
(Query - should I list more of the "Ballet on Wheels"
events here?)
March 5, 2 PM. Shady Grove Presbyterian Church,
Violin Concert with Violinist Randall Goosby,
benefiting PRIZM. Meet the
Artist Q&A at 1:30. Pianist Arthur Hart. Reception after.
No
ticket price- "Give what you can" to benefit Prizm's
educational programs for young people.
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/suburbs/arlington-lakeland/diverse-prizm-concert-will-feature-arlington-high-graduate-2ae0b024-0030-1bdb-e053-0100007fb640-367565851.html
March 5,
American Association of University Women, Program on Women's
History, Hooks Library. Details??
Dr. Tracy Hall-- President, Southwest Tennessee
Community College
Rev. Virzola Law-- Senior Pastor, Lindenwood
Christian Church
Dr. Shirley Raines-- Former President, The
University of Memphis
Director Gina Sweat-- Memphis Fire Department
March 6,
Sunday. 4 PM Organ Concert, St Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral. David Briggs, Artist in Residence, St.
James Cathedral, Toronto. Free, donations accepted.
March 9, Wednesday, Luncheon. Fundraiser for Memphis YWCA,
$100. Keynote speaker on Domestic Abuse will be Dee Griffen, ABC
news anchor. Reservations to Kathy Ivey 901-320-6002, kivey
@ memphisywca.org
March 11, Friday, 10 AM. Smarter Cities Initiative,
at Bioworks, 20 Dudley St. More info and Register at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smarter-cities-challenge-closing-reception-tickets-21730706127
An initiative to promote better access to medical care before it
becomes an emergency, and reduce non-emergency
calls to 911. Read more at the link.
March 12. Art show and sale at Annunciation Greek Orthodox
Church, 573 N, Highland. Benefits Children of Le
Bonheur. Admission $10. 1 - 6 PM 327-8177
March 15, 8 AM - 3:30 PM Facing History. [Rachel
Shankman Symposium] Legacies of the Holocaust: Building a
More Humane World. All day
program, including lunch. Talks, student panel, teaching
ideas. University Center, University of Memphis. Rsvp
requested by March 8, Isabel_rodriguez@facinghistory,org
March 17. Thursday. Steve Ash – “A
Massacre in Memphis: The Bloody Race Riot of 1866”
Rhodes College, lecture 6 p.m. Hardie Auditorum, Palmer
Hall (reception at 5:30 pm) details at
https://www.rhodes.edu/content/spring-2016-schedule
This appears to have died and is recorded for historical
purposes:
The
Eroica Ensemble gives free concerts at some of
our favorite houses of worship, a good chance to visit these
places if you’d rather not visit a religious service but would
like to get to know the place and people, and hear some
exceptionally good classical music for free!
( This may have died?)
The full schedule is at http://eroicamemphis.org/season.htm
497-9600
February 18, Lecture,
Rhodes College: Mel
Chin – “Memphis: Art and Place”
Reception 5:30, lecture 6 PM.
Details at https://www.rhodes.edu/content/spring-2016-schedule
February
19, 9:30 AM. Lenten Field Trip: ST. Mary's
Cathedral group visits St. Jude Hospital. Reserve
your spot with Miranda, miranda@stmarysmemphis.org or at the
office at 901-527-3361. Space is limited.
February 19. Fundraising Dinner for West
Tennessee-Haiti Partnership. Church of the Holy
Communion, Walnut Grove between Perkins. Bishop
Don Johnson and Father Frantz Cole
from St. Vincent's Center for Handicapped Children,
in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Wine reception at
5:30 PM, Dinner from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Live Auction with
Haitian artwork and souvenirs. A special Haitian
meal will cost $30.00 per person or $50 per couple. RSVP via email or
call 820-4438.
February 19. 7 PM Concert, Balmoral Presbyterian
Church. Acoustic Eidelon.
Hannah Alkire and Joe Scott
return to Memphis bringing their talent, their stories and
their incredible music! 6413
Quince. Free but donations appreciated. An example
of their performance is on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbI6Zl9k6rU&feature=youtu.be
February 21, Walking Tour of Midsouth
Fairgrounds with Jimmy Ogle. Meet at Mid-South
Coliseum. https://www.facebook.com/events/229160714086481/
February 21, Sunday, 3-6 PM, The Memphis
Inter-Religious Group is having a party
at the Ordmans' home . Light refreshments, open house
style. Come meet members of other groups, and
socialize.
Rsvp helpful but not required. 327-9735 or emailto:admin@memphisirg.org
directions at http://ordman.net/MapToOrdmans.html
February 22, Monday, 6:30 PM: Movie "Silvered
Water: Syria Self-Portrait."
Free. U of Memphis, University
Center Theater. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Sponsored by
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, the
Marcus W. Orr Center for the Humanities, the Department
of History, and the Department of Political Science.
More info at 2_22_16.pdf
February 22, 7 PM
Jewish Community Partners (this is successor to the
umbrella charity formerly called the Memphis Jewish
Federation) will sponsor an address by Ron Dermer,
the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, at
Baron Hirsch Congregation, 400 South Yates. Information
at 901-767-7100 or http://jcpmemphis.org
February 23. Black Student Assn, U of Memphis
presents Spike Lee's movie “Chi-Raq”
which addresses the rampant shootings in Chicago’s inner
city. Spike Lee will speak after the film. 7:30 PM, Rose
Theatre. Free, open to public.
February 24, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30) The
Healthcare Movie. Neshoba Church
(Unitarian-Universalist)
"THE
HEALTHCARE MOVIE reveals the personal and emotional impact on
Canadians who now have access to universal health care because of
the heroism of people who took a stand nearly 50 years ago. It
also reveals the continuing struggle in the United States between
the fear of government intervention and the right to quality
health care for all people. A discussion follows..."
Details click
here
7350 Raleigh Lagrange Rd, Cordova, http://neshobachurch.org.
266-2626
February 25. Facing History presents Gospel
Musical, "Look, What a Wonder!"
Rose Theatre, U of Memphis, 6:30-8:30 PM.
Preregistration requested. (May fill up. Groups
must preregister.)
http://info.facinghistory.org/memphis-was-made-by-upstanders-help-us-honor-their-memory-and-inspire-others
Feb 26. Handel's Messiah. Memphis
Symphony and the Rhodes MasterSingers Chorale.
At the Cannon Center, 7:3 - 9:30 PM. $25.
February 27-28 : Unity Church of Practical
Christianity being visited by a candidate for the
open ministerial position there. http://www.unitychurchofpracticalchristianity.org/ministerial-search.html
February 27 Saturday 7:15 PM - Community Dinner,
Masjid As-Salaam, 1026
Stratford Rd (foot of Covington Pike.) A free dinner with
Somali food, and a talk of the history of Somalia. This
has been an extremely high-quality series of
dinners. The emphasis is usually on the long scope
of history of the honored country, rather than
current events or this decade's problems.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Feb 16. The group
"Healthy and Free Tennessee" will be doing a lobbying
day in Nashville. Info is at
http://healthyandfreetn.nationbuilder.com/hftn_lobby_day_rsvp.
This will inevitably be controversial for some readers of
this site, as one of their issues is abortion rights. Of
course there are a lot of other issues, e,g, medical
insurance. On the other hand, if you've never done a
"lobbying day", it is a fascinating and worthwhile
experience whether or not you agree on all issues.
February 16, third Tuesday, 6:30 PM, Writers Group
at Holy Communion Church. The
topic is "A fine Romance". All welcome
to come listen; if you want to speak ( 5 minutes) contact
cmodisett @ holycommunion.org. (March 15: Lift
every Voice, April 19 Health and Healing; May 17: Something
borrowed; June 21: Walking in Memphis, found texts; July 19,
Roots and Branches.
February 16-28, Film Festival at Memphis Jewish
Community Center.
details
http://jccmemphis.org/film
http://www.jccmemphis.org/culture/morris-and-mollye-fogelman-international-jewish-film-festival/
(trailers)
each film $7 ($5 for JCC
members) 7:30 PM
Feb 16: Dough. (Comedy: Cannabis gets into Jewish
bagels) At the Malco Paradiso.
Feb 18: Zemene. (drama re: Medical care in
Ethiopia) (7:30 at JCC)
Feb 20: The Last Mensch. (drama, Holocaust survivor
and question of Jewish identity) (7:30 at at JCC)
Feb 21: Touchdown Israel (the attempt to play
American football in Israel) (Buffet
5:30, Movie 6:30, JCC)
Feb 23, Once in a Lifetime. (French history teacher,
Facing History material). 7:30, JCC
Feb 24, The Outrageous Sophie Tucker, 7:30, Malco
Ridgeway
Feb 27, Apples from the Desert ( child in Israel
differs with religious parents) 8 PM JCC
Feb 28, Front of the Class (boy with Tourette's
Syndrome), 1 PM JJ
February 17. Feast Day of the New Martyrs of Libya,
12:10 service, St. Johns Episcopal Church.
"the first annual feast day of the New Martyrs of
Libya, beheaded by ISIS one year ago. Join us on
Wednesday, Feb. 17th at 12:10pm in the Lady Chapel
for a special service in conjunction with our
usual weekly healing service. You can learn more
about these martyrs on the Contemporary Christian
Martyrs board outside the elevator on the first
floor of Saint John's or at suscopts.org."
February 17, Wednesday 7:30 PM,
Webern Chamber Choir on Tour, St. John's Episcopal
Church
FACING HISTORY is planning a mural for their wall near the National
Civil Rights Museum, and is seeking nominations of Memphians who
should be depicted on that wall. (Ends late Feb 2016)
http://info.facinghistory.org/memphis-was-made-by-upstanders-help-us-honor-their-memory-and-inspire-others
The
Memphis Inter-Religious Group is having a
party at the Ordmans' home on February 21,
Sunday, 3-6 PM. Light refreshments, open
house style. Come meet members of other
groups, and socialize.
Rsvp helpful but not
required. 327-9735 or emailto:admin@memphisirg.org
directions at http://ordman.net/MapToOrdmans.html
Feb 11, 6:30 PM -
Fundraising dinner, $50. St Jude - Spirit of the
Dream, Black History Month dinner.
https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/find-an-event/dinners-and-galas/spirit-of-the-dream.html
February 11, Thursday, 11 am - 12:30 PM. Benjamin
Hooks Institute:
Lunch/Lecture: Black Power: Stokely
Carmichael and His Legacy
Free and Open to the Public. University Center River
Room (UC300) The University of Memphis
Feb 11, 7:00 PM St. Louis Catholic
Church, John Michael Talbot at St. Louis
"John Michael Talbot will provide in song
and the spoken word a reflection on the Jesus Prayer in the
context of the season of Lent and the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
Talbot is considered a music legend, being one of the
pioneer artists of contemporary Christian music. Since a
capacity crowd is expected, please register at www.lumencivitatis.com.
"
Feb 12-13. Special visitor at Chabad Memphis
(Traditional Jewish). Dr. Laz.
Friday Feb 12, 6 PM - service, dinner, lecture
"Skullcaps and Switchblades". Dinner $20 (free under 12)
Saturday 10 AM service - "Bridging the Black and
Chassidic Communities of Crown Heights" (Service and
lecture, free,
some lunch provided.)
Saturday 7:30 PM _ Concert, Wine and Cheese, Desserts.
$18 per person
Further info CLICK HERE
February 14, Valentine's Day, Sunday. 2-3 PM
Free Concert (Donations accepted for
MIFA).
Dr Steve Katz and Dr Graham Warr, AMRO Music Auditorium,
2916 Poplar.
February 14, 4 PM - Concert, St Mary's
Episcopal Cathedral. AMAZING GRACE - Organ,
Bagpipes, and Choir.
Free, donations accepted. Dennis Janzer on
organ, Rob McWilliam on bagpipes. Memphis premier for this
duo.
February
15 - proposal deadline for the Gandhi King Conference.
See April 8 below.
January
26 - Feb 10. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. French Film Festival
at Rhodes College. 7 PM A chance to see some very
famous films, for free. English subtitles. Details and list
at https://www.rhodes.edu/content/spring-2016-schedule
Of interfaith interest: January 27, "Timbuktu." This
concerns the 2012 siege of Timbuktu, in Mali, by
fundamentalistr Muslim fanatics. February 9, Parce que
j’étais peintre/Because I was a Painter - about art produced
by prisoner(s) in a concentration camp. (Quick
synopses not guaranteed, look them up.)
January 27,
every Wednesday evening - program at Calvary Episcopal
Church, downtown. Dinner at 6 PM, classes and special
programs at 6:30, Compline service at 7:35.
Every Friday: The Qur'an, "Word for Word", commentary by
Imam Anwar Arafat, Masjid Ar_Rahman,
7906 Lowrance Rd,
Cordova. http://www.masjid-arrahman.org
February 6 and 7. Soulworks, at St. John's
Episcopal. The Rev. Jay Sidebotham will be the third annual guest
speaker at our upcoming SOULWorks Lecture Series 2016: Stumbling
Our Way to Jesus! You won't want to miss this delightful and
engaging opportunity to hear from one of the Episcopal Church's
leading voices on spiritual renewal.
Saturday Feb. 6 - Lecture and Conversation with
Jay Sidebotham in the Parish Hall.
9:00am - 3:00pm, lunch included (time subject to
change)
Sunday Feb. 7 - Sunday School offering with Rev.
Jay at 9:15am
February 7, Sunday. 10 AM - 1 PM Major
fundraising day at the Jewish Community
Center. Click here for
details
February 9 - Chinese New Year.
Are there performances or other events we
should list here?
February 9, 7:30 PM, Harris Concert Hall, U of
Memphis. "Love Songs to Memphis". A free
concert to kick off the
fund-raising campaign for the new Music Center for
the University. I gather the state will put up $30
million if the university can raise $10
million. Info about the new music center is
at http://www.memphis.edu/musiccenter/
February 9, 2nd Tuesday , 7 PM Pax Christi,
the Roman Catholic Peace Group - A presentation on the Muslim view of "Mercy", by
Dr. Moinuddin. We expect other Muslims to join us for
conversation. Meeting at the Friends' Meeting
House, Prescott at Walnut Grove .
Pot luck supper at 6:30 pm Newsletter is here
Feb 9. Fat Tuesday Dinner at Calvary Episcopal,
downtown. Calvary’s
famous waffles, a waffle topping bar, red beans and rice,
and other tasty food that will be prepared and served by
Calvary’s youth from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. $8 for adults and
$5 for children under 12. All proceeds go to youth
scholarship funds. This year there will be a photo booth, so
please bring your best smiles and silly faces!
Feb 9 - Mardi Gras Party 7:30-9, St. Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral, Beans and Rice, adult $7 child
$5.
Ash Wednesday - February 10th. Services at
8 am, 12 noon, 6 pm.
Stations of the Cross - Every Friday at 6 pm in the Nave
Feb 9 - Shove Tuesday supper at St. John's
Episcopal - Pancakes, Syrup, Bacon.
Donations accepted at the door. 5:30 PM
February 10. Ash Wednesday.
Numerous church services.
St Mary's Episcopal has a nice 60-second online video at
the upper left corner of https://vimeo.com/154117241
Feb 10, 9 am - 1 PM. Day of Recollection, led by Msgr. Al
Kirk, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center,
Dancyville (about 50 miles toward Jackson, TN). $30.
Register at http://olqpretreats.com/location
January 30, Saturday, 9:30-11:30. Turkish Breakfast and
discussion of recent events in Turkey. Free,
Turkish House, 7829 Wingate Park Cove, Memphis TN
38119. RSVP requested, Memphis@Turkishhouse.org
The talk is by Mehmet Ulupinar, Ph.D., International Partnership
Coordinator, University of Central Arkansas
January 30
Healthy
Memphis Common Table Event -
The
Skin You're In: Dr. Thomas LaVeist Documentary Brunch, in
partnership with NAHSE
Date: Saturday, January 30
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Owen Brennen's Restaurant
Cost:
Approximately $25 per person for brunch
Dr. Thomas A. LaVeist, professor and
founding director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health
Disparities Solutions and CTHA 2015 Annual
Meeting keynote speaker, explores the
astonishing disparity between black and white health in
America. LaVeist seeks to travel across the country to speak
with educators, researchers, health experts and people on
the ground who make a difference everyday and tell their
story.
For more information on
LaVeist's documentary, please visit his website by
clicking here. To RSVP for the brunch,
please email here with
the subject line "LaVeist Brunch".
January
30 Chili Cook-Off and Variety Show,
Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Walnut Grove
between Perkins.
January
30, 8 PM, GPAC: Israeli Dance Group "Koresh" Ballet,
Modern, Jazz styles. Charge for tickets. Temple
Israel Sisterhood has a group going.
February
1 is the start of United Nations "World Interfaith
Harmony Week". http://worldinterfaithharmonyweek.com/
There will be a major"international" prayer vigil for,
among others, the starving children in Syria.
Local participation is being organized by Mona Winfrey
of Unity Church of Practical Christianity. A relevant
video is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY8_FQePCYk
and a place to sign up for more detailed information
is at https://jt208.infusionsoft.com/app/form/default-campaign-form15
February
2 (First Tuesday). Potluck Supper and Speaker,
Roman Catholic Ministry to Gays and Lesbians, 6:30 PM,
Marian Hall (Social Hall underneath the sanctuary),
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Central.
All are welcome. No need to bring food the
first time you come.
February
2, 6:30 PM Fundraising Dinner - Mardi Gras Party.
Calvary Episcopal Church downtown. Dress for Mardi
Gras encouraged. Cajun Gumbo, vegetarian and seafood.$50,
to benefit the Lenten Lecture Series. RSVP by January
28 requested.
http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=5472ab64f8f0fa71714dbebcb&id=f9a6968388&e=2f75c3ec8d
February 5 and 6 - Weekend with an outstanding
Islamic Jurist. Masjid Ar-Rahman. Talks Friday
1 PM and 7:30 PM,
Saturday 5:30 PM (dinner provided), Q and A session
7:30 PM. Live English translation for all sessions by Imam
Anwar Arafat
7906 Lowrance Rd, Memphis TN 38125 A brief video about
the speaker is at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a6NsYVm8WA
February 6:
Saturday, Healthy Memphis Common Table
event:
Live! African-American
Women Surviving Breast Cancer through Education, Early
Detection, Screening and Treatment
Date: Saturday, February 6
Time: 9:00
a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Temple of Deliverance (COGIC, 369 G.E.
PATTERSON AVE.)
The 2nd Annual Live! Just as We Are Breast Cancer Summit
is designed to unite, support and empower
African-American women to take charge of their breast
health.Sponsored
this year by Baptist Memorial Health Care, the event
aims to gather as many as 500 black women of various
ages, education levels and socioeconomic backgrounds. For
more information, contact Baptist Communications
Coordinator Ann-Marie Wallace at annmarie.wallace@bmhcc.org.
January
27. The Annual POINT IN TIME count, the count of the homeless
population. Volunteers are needed.
http://www.cafth.org/portal/open-volunteer-opportunities
January
27 - fourth Wednesday Brown Bag Lunch, Temple Israel -
The subject this month is Tu B'Shevat, the "Jewish Arbor
Day", "The New Year for Trees." Cookies and drinks
provided. Reserve at http://timemphis.org
or 761-3120 (Sylvia)
Please reserve by Jan 26.
January 23, 10 AM. Mexican
Folkloric Dance, Buckman Performing Center at St. Mary's, Perkins
at Walnut Grove. Charge.
Tickets 537-1483 or
http://buckmanartscenter.com
January 23,
Annual dinner of the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center.
$30 for the 6 pm dinner, $10 or what-you-can for just
the 7 PM program. First Congregational Church. http://midsouthpeace.org/
January 23, 6 PM, Indian Cultural Center and Temple
(Eads). Sri Chakra Navavarna Archana
January 24, Sunday. 8:30
AM - 1:30 PM. Bloodmobile at Temple Israel.
January 24 at
4:00 pm St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral,
Poplar.
The Acclaimed St. Mary's Wednesday Morning Musicians
Now is your chance to hear the outstanding music
presented each week at the 8 AM Eucharist in Sisters' Chapel
which is followed by the Community Breakfast. The program will
feature a wide variety of musical styles with instruments and
vocals presented by musicians John Bass, John Gaskill, Sean
Murphy, Jeremy Shrader, Jim Spake, and Claire Valine. A
freewill offering will benefit the Community Breakfast.
January 1 - Events all day at the
Indian Cultural Center and Temple,
Eads. Various prayer services
starting at times from 6 AM to 6 PM - food
available at nominal prices 9 AM to 8 PM.
Information tables, discussions,
etc. In past years this has been a
wonderful event, welcoming to non-Muslims,
a good chance to visit and learn about the
Hindu Temple. Highly Recommended! In
my experience, no one will try to convert
you, but there will be people around who
can answer questions.
January 3, Sunday evening, St. Mary's
Episcopal
Cathedral: Feast
of Lights Service and BONFIRE
4:30 Youth Event for grades 6-12.
Hear from the Episcopal Service Corps members on
service and prayer.
6:00 Feast of Lights service;
Broderick Greer, preacher
This West Tennessee tradition includes
all parishes for the celebration of Epiphany, the
manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles. Following
the service of Lessons and Carols, there is a
bonfire to burn the Christmas greenery. Bring your
Christmas trees and garland to add to the fire.
January 6, 6 PM Epiphany
Service, St John's Episcopal Church.
Hymns and music.
Jewish Project culminating January 7:
All
members of the Jewish community in Memphis, from
kids through seniors, are asked to
sign up to read at least one
chapter of the Torah at your convenience so that our
community, collectively, will cover the entire
Torah. All Memphis congregations are participating.
This is a great family project. No previous
background is necessary. You may read your chapter
in English, and online resources are available at
www.chabad.org or
www.mechon-mamre.org.
For
additional information, contact Jewish
Community Partners at (901) 767-7100.
January 7 - Health Memphis Common Table
- Nonpartisan Community Forum re Gov.
Haslam's Insure Tennessee Plan.
5:30 PM,
Baptist Memphis Education Center, 6027 Walnut
Grove Road
"Please attend a
community forum to educate constituents and
legislators about and generate support for
Insure Tennessee. Moderated by CTHA CEO
Emeritus Renee Frazier, this non-partisan,
community-based coalition is dedicated to
thoughtful, thorough education on Governor
Haslam's Insure Tennessee plan. To view the
host committee, list of presenters and 65
organizational co-hosts, please click here. "
For Rabbi Micah Greenstein's support of the
plan, see a letter he wrote last October: http://www.timemphis.org/sites/default/files/Voice_October_2015
2.pdf
January 10 -
Maimonides Society Kick-off Event at
the Grizzlies Game
Date: Sunday, January 10th @ 3:30
pm
Location: FedEx Forum
Are you a Jewish healthcare professional? Join us
for a conversation with Grizzlies General
Manager Chris Wallace before the Memphis
Grizzlies take on the Boston Celtics.
More details.
January
12 - Healthy Memphis Common Table event
Date: Tuesday, January 12
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Program
Begins: 9:00 a.m.
Location:
First Baptist Church - Broad Avenue
Join keynote speaker David Sweat, Chief of
Epidemiology for the Shelby County Health
Department, and guest speaker Beverly Robertson
as they discuss the correlation between zip code
and health disparity in Memphis and Shelby
County. Register today by visiting
www.commontablehealth.org.
January 14, Noon. Jewish
Community Center. Fund-Raiser for Jewish
Community Partners. $18, Gov. Bill
Haslam will speak about his recent trip
(trade mission) to Israel. RSVP by Jan 7,
767-7100 or at http://www.memjfed.org
January 17, 2016. World Religion
Day. https://www.facebook.com/pages/World-Religion-Day-Memphis/1533821856868249
WORLD RELIGION DAY MEMPHIS
2016 FREE EVENT TO THE PUBLIC
SUNDAY,
JANUARY 17TH,
2-4:30PM
UNITY CHURCH
OF CHRISTIANITY, WALNUT GROVE
contact us at: Saci
201-759-8617
FACEBOOK:
World Religion Day Memphis
Join us in music and celebration of World Religion
Day, a celebration of all faiths and paths. Free event
open to all!
This year's theme was inspired by HH Sri Viswayogi
Viswamji of the Viswayogi Foundation: "Arise, Awake &
Unite" to Save Mother Earth."
The program will include brief prayers from ten
different religious groups offering blessing of Mother
Earth, interfaith speakers, various musical performances
& video presentation of Viswamji.
World Religion Day is an interfaith observance
initiated in 1950 by the National Spiritual Assembly of
the Bahá'ís of the United States, celebrated worldwide on
the third Sunday in January each year. Though initiated in
the United States, World Religion Day has come to be celebrated internationally.
Musical
Performances: Keith Anthony
Blanchard
The Open Heart Choir Roger
Wild Barbara
Jenice
Christine Conley
Chris
Cuminotti
Julie Christen
Speaker: Linda Marks, Inter-Faith
& Community Outreach, MIFA
Presenters/Co-founders World Religion Day Memphis: Sydney
Sacirani Roy & John Gilmore
Roger Wild-Music Director, World
Religion Day Memphis
January 17, 2 PM Jewish Historical Society of Memphis and
Midsouth, Lecture at Baron Hirsch Synagogue, 400 S. Yates.
Gene Dattel: Beyond Ruleville Mississippi: A Delta Jew
Discovers the North.
January 17, 2 PM Fairgrounds
Tour, presented by Jimmy Ogle (click for details)
An outstanding tour guide, important Memphis History
January 19 2017 (third Tuesday) Writer Group at Holy Communion
Episcopal. Walnut Grove between Perkins. "New Beginnings"
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