A Listing of events of probable
interest. major update Oct 23, 2019 is in progress
(If an address is not given for something,
you can probably find it listed here.)
In some cases these are specifically interfaith events, others
are events of one religion that are not primarily religious
services and where you might want to go to see a facility, learn
of the culture, or meet people from a different group. (I
do include Hindu religious services, as visitors may want to go
the that temple when something is happening and the schedule is
so unpredictable.) Some are civic events likely to draw
representation from multiple religious or ethnic groups.
In posting things, we have not always explored all the shades of
opinion, so we may not necessarily agree with the views of all
the organizers. We do hope to find things where many of
our readers will be either sympathetic or interested in polite
discussion of the issues.
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News:
October 23
I've been away too long - house guests and minor ailments. So
some events came and went without getting posted here. I've
tried to do a major update.
And I've been doing some odd reading, hence:
I've sometimes told people that "The Jews have been around a lot
longer than the Christians, so we've had time to split into many
more denominations and sects. It's just that when there are fewere
of us in a city, more variations of belief manage to get along is
a single building." So not ,in Memphis, but in Jerusalem,
the process of schism and sect formation is sometimes pretty
visible. Those interested in such things might be interested in
the article at https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-the-split-in-israel-s-biggest-hasidic-court-shows-that-no-rabbi-is-immune-1.8018434
(The only group of the "Hasidic" Jews , also spelled "Chassidic"
- which Christians might call a denomination - is the Chabad
synagogue, of the Lubavitcher Hasidim, a much more modern,
friendly, and open group than the Gerer Hasidim of this article.
Visitors always welcome at Chabad.)
The German intelligence service, Das Bundesamt für
Verfassungsschutz (Federal Office for Protection of the
Constitution) has issued a long pamphlet on „Antisemitismus im
Islamismus“
("Antisemistism in Islamicism"), interesting in that it careful
distinguishes Islamic extremists from normal Muslims and stresses
that the antisemitism comes from the extremists. Its a fascinating
read for those who like long documents in German. I'm not
sure if an English version is available. It is at https://www.verfassungsschutz.de/de/oeffentlichkeitsarbeit/publikationen/pb-islamismus
for reading or download.
see May 1-2-3 for the early announcement of the Beale St Music
Festival
The Lynching Sites of Memphis Newsletter comes out more regularly
than mine and often has things I don't fit into mine.
Subscribe by writing to info@lynchingsitesmem.org
Planning is still going on for World Religion Day Memphis in
January. "We will be scheduling our events soon, so any religious
group/spiritual path is welcome to celebrate with us in January,
2020. We are seeking musicians, cultural dancers, and religious
groups to join us." Contact SACI ROY at
saciranidd@yahoo.com for any details or to get on the
mailing list..
Sept 14
I've been looking at more "overseas" news and related items
lately and wonder if anyone is interested.
I can't resist noting the death of the first president of GAMBIA,
see https://howafrica.com/gambia-declares-three-day-national-mourning-after-death-of-former-president/
(The US press rarely notes nice peaceful events in Africa.
President Barrow was a major contributor to a later democratic
tradition in Gambia. Ansumana Darboe, a prominent Memphis Muslim
very helpful to interfaith work, comes from Gambia. And I went to
college in Gambier, Ohio, which may be the only other place named
after that British explorer...)
A 2014 movie "Enemy of the Reich" is on Acorn TV (Amazon Prime) .
The movie, by Unity Productions Foundation, which often does
Muslim-motivated films, is about a Sufi-trained Muslim-American
woman who served with the British underground in France in 1943.
(Reviews and clips readily vailable online.)
RE the treatment of immigrants and minorities, consider the
problem of Bengalis in Assam (Northeast India). Article in the
Atlantic at https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2019/08/india-citizenship-assam-nrc/597208/
"Constance Abbey is a daytime hospitality ministering to St
Mary's (Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar) neighborhood. We have
grown substantially and would appreciate help in many different
ways. We average 40 daily visits in the clothes closet. That
means 160 pairs of socks and underwear are requested weekly.
We are very much in need of: socks, underwear and men's T shirts
and shorts. Tours are free. We would love to
show you what we are doing. Please contact Margery at 662.202.5648
for an appointment."
World Religion Day
"Can you kindly remind the Interfaith groups that World Religion
Day Memphis will begin the pre-planning meetings tentatively the
last Tuesday of each month at Caritas Village. We will be
confirming that date with you shortly.
"Please reach out to any religious
faith/paths that might be interested in participating in our
pre-planning meetings or become a part of the World Religion Day
Memphis 2020 events, please contact us at saciranidd (at)
yahoo.com or call 201-759-8617 (Saci Roy). "
St Clare's Retreat Center is an Episcopal center for
women but open to all faiths: https://www.saintcolumbamemphis.org/stclare/.
St. John's Episcopal Church invites women to a retreat there October
17-20 - for the whole time, a shorter period, or as
a commuter.
Reservations are open for the Facing History Dinner October 28,
see that date below.
From MIFA: Tickets to MIFA’sOur
City, Our Storyevents are going
fast! Reservations for the September10
Homelessness Here and Now public forumandSeptember
11 Do Good, Love Well benefit luncheonare
near capacity and there are about 50 groups participating in the
community read of Kathy Izard’sThe
Hundred Story Home. You can find details about the entire
serieshere. If you
haven’t already booked your tickets or a table for theDo
Good, Love Well luncheon, we hope you will soon.Click here to
make your reservations online or call Dorothy McClure at (901)
529-4523 to reserve your place by phone. To reserve
free seats for theHomelessness Here
& Now forum, please visit oureventbrite
page.
August 12
For those interested in events in Nashville, Jerry and Judy
Bettice have pointed out that there is an events list for
Nashville or probable interest at http://www.nashvillepeacejustice.org/Eblast/
There is a new Church Health Center Events Newsletter here
I've moved earlier "notes" postings here to the Home Page
Upcoming events:
(Some of the ongoing, Weekly or monthly events -
have been moved below the listings by date-) 2019
Several Churches have Wednesday
suppers. Please let me know of others. - Calvary Episcopal has Wednesday
suppers. Class, Yoga, etc. follow.
- St Mary's Episcopal, 700 Poplar, has a Wednesday breakfast after
a brief 8 AM service. The breakfast is intended mainly for the
homeless but all are welcome and it is a chance to meet people you
might not meet otherwise, in a very friendly environment. (Not to
mention the chance to see the wonderful history exhibit on the
Yellow Fever epidemic there, if you have not visited it
previously.)
- Holy Communion Episcopal, Walnut Grove, has Wednesday
suppers
- 2nd Presbyterian, Poplar and Central at Goodlett, seems to have
them but I'm not sure how often,. Check their calendar at http://www.2pc.org/
Temple Israel
now puts its
major
quarterly
newsletter
online vis the
website
Issuu. Other
houses of
worship or
charities may
find this site
useful.
I believe it
allows free
posting and
publications
can be
downloaded if
the publisher
allows it. https://issuu.com/timemphis/docs/ti-voice-summerissue-2019_final
August
28. Wednesday
suppers resume
at Calvary
Episcopal
downtown.
5:30 - 6:30
PM,
Charcuterie
and Pasta,
October 14-20, Jewish Holiday of Sukkot. A fall harvest holiday, celebrated with fruit.
It commemorates the 40 years in the wilderness after
leaving Egypt, and is traditionally celebrated by eating
outdoors in a "booth" or temporary shelter.
Wednesday,
Oct. 23 | 7
PM
Temple Israel
at Crosstown ConnecTI's
monthly social
action panels
return this
month with a
focus on the
trauma
families face
from
ICE/Immigration
policies and
what we as
Memphians can
do to support
this
community. We
will be joined
by the
Executive
Director of
Las Americas
Youth
Development
Center Greg
Diaz,
immigration
attorney
Elissa Taub,
KIPP Memphis
Academy Middle
teacher
Michelle
Fuentes, and
Rhodes student
and activist
Alyen Mercado.
We will also
be joined by
Christina
Swatzell and
Luis Melean of
Mid-South
Immigration
Advocates who
will discuss
their Asylum
Initiative
Project in
Tallahatchie,
MS.
Refreshments
will be
provided.
October
24 Temple
Israel, bring
your own
lunch, noon.
Rabbi Feivel
Strauss will
be joined by
Temple member
and lead
archivist
Jennifer
Kollath for,
“Treasures
from the
Temple
Archives,
Treasures from
your Jewish
Archive."
Learn more
about Temple’s
rich archives
through some
of its oldest
documents and
bring in one
of your own
Jewish
mementos to
share with the
group. October
27, Deepavali,
the Hindu Festival
of
Lights.
Celebration at
the Indian
Cultural
Center and
Temple Deepavali
/ Diwali
(meaning “row
of lamps”) is
the festival
of lights,
which is
celebrated
every year
usually in the
months of
October or
November. One
of the most
popular
festivals of
Hinduism,
Diwali
symbolises the
spiritual
“victory of
light over
darkness, good
over evil and
knowledge over
ignorance. In
the lead-up to
Deepavali,
celebrants
will prepare
by cleaning,
renovating,
and decorating
their homes
and
workplaces.
During the
final day,
revellers
adorn
themselves in
their finest
clothes,
illuminate the
interior and
exterior of
their homes
with diyas
(oil lamps or
candles),
offer puja
(worship) to
Lakshmi, the
goddess of
prosperity and
wealth, light
fireworks, and
partake in
family feasts,
where mithai
(sweets) and
gifts are
shared
Schedule of
Events
Sri Lakshmi
Abhishekam
9:30 AM
Deepotsavam
5:30 PM
Special
Alankaram
6:00 PM
Laksha
Kumkumarchana
6:00 PM
Dhana Lakshmi
Puja
(Kanakabhishekam)
6:30 PM
FIREWORKS
7:30 PM
Fireworks
available for
sale
-Temple
provided
fireworks ONLY
allowed due to
Fire
department
regulations
October 27.
Book signing
at NOVEL (the
bookstore,
Perkins and
Poplar) Beloved:
A View of One
of the South's
Oldest Jewish
Cemeteries as
Photographed
by Murray
Riss. You can
also join
Rabbi Micah D.
Greenstein,
Susan Thorp,
and Murray
Riss at a book
signing at
Novel on
Sunday, Oct.
27 at 3 pm.
Stay tuned for
details about
a book signing
in the Temple
Israel Museum
later this
year.
October
27 7 PM
Hallowe'en
program at St
Mary's
Episcopal
Cathedral.
Music from
Phantom of the
Opera.
October 27,
Anniversary of
the attack on
the Tree of
Life Synagogue
in
Pittsburgh.
There
are on-line
and Facebook
commemorations;
probably
synagogue
sermons the
Sabbath
following. So
on-line things
of interest:
The Memphis
Jewish
community is
joining a
national
effort to
remember the
11 lives lost
and to stand
up together,
as one Jewish
community,
against rising
anti-Semitism
at home and
abroad.
How you may
participate:
--Join a
JFNA-sponsored
global moment
of
remembrance:Sign
up to receive
a text on
Sunday,
October 27, at
4:00 pm CST
with a video
of a mourning
prayer, the
names of the
11 lives lost,
and a
livestream
link to join
Pittsburgh’s
local memorial
service.
pausewithpittsburgh.com
--#ShowUpForShabbat
The Shabbat
after the
attack saw
people of all
faiths come
together at
synagogues
across the
nation to
pray, mourn,
and strengthen
one another in
what became
the
largest-ever
expression of
solidarity
with the
American
Jewish
community.
This year, to
commemorate
the one-year
anniversary of
the tragic
attack,
national and
local Jewish
organizations
are calling on
our community
to
#ShowUpForShabbat.
Let us come
together on
Friday night
October 25,
and Shabbat
day October
26, to honor
the victims
and raise our
collective
voice for a
world free of
anti-Semitism,
hate, and
bigotry. Join
our Facebook
event
#MemphisShowUpForShabbat2019.
--Light a
candle in
memory of the
11 victims:
Joyce Fienberg
(Yehudit
Bultcha bat
Aba Menachem),
Richard
Gottfried
(Yosef ben
Hyman), Rose
Mallinger
(Raizel bat
Avraham),
Jerry
Rabinowitz
(Yehudah ben
Yechezkel),
Cecil
Rosenthal
(Chaim ben
Eliezer),
David
Rosenthal
(Dovid ben
Eliezer),
Bernice Simon
(Beila Rachel
bat Moshe),
Sylvan Simon
(Zalman
Shachna ben
Menachem
Mendel),
Daniel Stein
(Daniel Avram
ben Baruch)
Irving Younger
(Yitzchak
Chaim ben
Menachem),
Melvin Wax
(Moshe Gadol
ben Yosef).
--In the wake
of the recent
attack in
Halle,
Germany, send
a Message of
Solidarity to
Germany’s
Jewish
Community
through the
AJC - Global
Jewish
Advocacy at
Halle,
Germany.
Monday,
October 28,
2019 FACING
HISTORY ANNUAL
DINNER.
Fundraiser,
Expensive, but
one of the
highlights of
the interfaith
year in
Memphis. Save
the
Date.
Sign up for
sponsorship
arrangements
starting June.
6:00-6:45 PM -
Cocktail
Reception
6:45-9:00 PM -
Program and
Dinner
Memphis
Hilton
939 Ridge Lake
Boulevard
Memphis, TN
38120 reserve
at
https://give.facinghistory.org/secure/2019-memphis-benefit October
28, Lynching
Sites Project
of
Memphis
The time is
from 5-7 p.m.
in the Jones
Building, 3rd
floor at
Idlewild
Presbyterian.
Tuesday,
Oct. 29| 6 PM
The
Mystic @
Crosstown
Save the date
for this
month's
gathering at
Crosstown.
Through music,
story,
silence, and
dialogue, The
Mystic acts as
a catalyst to
strengthen our
attachment to
hopes and
dreams. Hosted
by a rotating
panel
including
Rabbi Micah D.
Greenstein,
Chris Miner,
Dr. Scott
Morris, Dr.
Sonia Walker,
and Kirk
Whalum, The
Mystic meets
on the last
Tuesday of
every
month.
(In the Temple
Israel room at
Crosstown)
October 30,
Civil Rights
Museum -
National
Freedom Award.
see
http://freedomaward.org/
I believe
adult tickets
are $200 and
up. But be
aware of a
student forum,
free for
school groups
grade 5-12.
Nov 4, Film, (Indie Memphis Festival), JUST MERCY
at the Malco Paradiso, 7 - 9 PM. See Oct 30 above
for link.
November
7
Benjamin Hooks
lecture,
5:30
reception, 6
PM lecture "An
American Odyssey provides a telling biography of the artist Romare
Bearden, whose iconic collages transcended the visual stereotypes of
African Americans and conveyed the richness and complexity of
African American life in the civil rights era. Campbell is the tenth
president of Spelman College." https://www.memphis.edu/benhooks/events/index.php Monday,
Nov. 11, 2019
Lynching Sites
Project. These
people usually
have speakers
worth going
out of your
way to hear,
and this is an
exceptional
one. Meeting
at Idlewild
Presbyterian
Church from
5:00 pm to
7:00 pm.
We are honored
to have Bishop
Phoebe Roaf,
of the
Episcopal
Diocese of
West
Tennessee, as
our guest
speaker at
this
meeting.
Jones
Building, 3rd
floor at
Idlewild
Presbyterian.
November
15, Calvary
Episcopal
Church. Fisk
Jubilee
Singers in
Concert.
Reserve
tickets at
eventbrite.com
after Sept.
15.
November
23. Trail of
Tears
Walk.
The forced
migration of
the Cherokee
Nation passed
through this
area
November 21 -
25 1838. Under
sponsorship of
the American
Indian
Association of
West
Tennessee,
there will a
commemorative
walk through
Bartlett on
November
23.
Please join
the walk or
come watch
along the
sideline.
Your support
will be
greatly
appreciated.
The walk will
begin at
sunrise, about
7:00 am, at
Stage Road and
Highway
70. The
walk will
travel west
down Stage Rd.
to Bartlett
Blvd., then
turn south to
Freeman Park.
November
25, 5 -7 PM.
Lynching
Sites Project.
Jones
Building, 3rd
floor at
Idlewild
Presbyterian.
December 3,
Tues, 7 PM -
St Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral.
Christmas
music.
Rhodes Singers
December
13, Friday, 7
PM - St Mary's
Episcopal
Cathedral.
Christmas
music. Memphis
Camerata
December
23.Winter
Solstice. The
Unity Church
of Practical
Christianity,
home to many
interfaith
activities,
has a
celebration at
7:30 PM
2020
January. World
Religion Day.
"Can you kindly remind the Interfaith groups that World
Religion Day Memphis will begin the pre-planning meetings
tentatively the last Tuesday of each month at Caritas Village. We
will be confirming that date with you shortly.
"Please reach out to any religious
faith/paths that might be interested in participating in our
pre-planning meetings or become a part of the World Religion Day
Memphis 2020 events, please contact us at saciranidd (at)
yahoo.com or call 201-759-8617 (Saci Roy). "
January 26.
Sunday morning
at St. Mary's
Episcopal
Cathedral.
11 AM service,
12:30
reception, 1
PM World
Premier
Concert, new
composition by
Dennis Janzer
(Director of
Music at St.
Mary's)
Feb 23, 4 PM,
St Mary's
Episcopal
Cathedral,
LeMoyne-Owen
Concert Choir
February 4
(Save the
Date)
Temple Israel
fundraiser at
GPAC, An
Evening with
Jason
Alexander
April
3, 6 PM, St
Mary's
Episcopal
Cathedral,
Marek
Kudlicki,
International
Concert
Organist
June 7, 4
PM St.
Mary's
Episcopal
Cathedral,
Beale Canto
concert
ONGOING EVENTS
(Some places
below here have bad formatting-software bug, sorry. Zoom
to 200% may help.
I'll get it fixed when I can.)
Reminder: Loyalty Cards. Many local
houses of worship, and other charities, are signed up to
get donations from Kroger and from Superlo foods. If you
have a loyalty card at either, you must REREGISTER EVERY
YEAR to make a percentage of your purchases go to your
selected charity. Sign up using your loyalty number at
either or both of kroger.com and
superlo.com. Reregister now and very year on
your birthday, or some other day you choose to remember.
(So far as I know, your registration at
smile.amazon.com is permanent, no reregistration
required.)
Farmers Market Note: Thistle & Bee: Thistle
& Bee: Visit Thistle & Bee at the Cooper-Young
Farmers Market on the first and third Saturdays of
each month. The market’s summer hours are 8 - 1. You
can purchase T&B’s cold lemonade and tea by the
cup or growler, their amazing granola, and other
products. Products are also available at Curb Market,
The Mustard Seed, St. George's Book Shoppe, and
Highpoint Grocery. All products are made by women
employed by Thistle & Bee, who have survived sex
trafficking and prostitution. Learn more on their
Facebook page (Thistle and Bee Enterprises, Inc.), and
at http://www.thistleandbee.org.
Current art exhibits at the Ross Gallery, Plough
Library, Christian Brothers University, (Need to
check...)
Friday 8 PM Lectures on the life of Muhammad,
Memphis Islamic Center.
See the flier at http://memphisirg.org/2SLegalAid.pdf Weekly:Courthouse
Advice & Counsel Clinic Every
Thursday | 1:30 pm 140 Adams Ave, Room 134, Memphis, TN
38103
Mediator of the Day Every Thursday | 10:00
am 140 Adams Ave, Div. 4, Memphis, TN 38103
Monthly: 2SLAC (2nd Saturday Legal Aid Clinic)
Every 2nd Saturday of the month | 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library | 3030 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
Veterans’ Pro Bono Clinic 2nd Tuesday of the month |
12:00 – 2:00 pm 1407 Union Ave, 11th Floor, Memphis,
TN 38104
Last Tuesday of the Month: The Mystic: Discussion at
Crosstown. Crosstown concourse, Church Health Center
Community Room. A monthly gathering to find connection
through music, story, and dialogue. All are welcome. Stop
by. Bring a friend. Hosted by Rabbi Micah Greenstein, Dr.
John Kilzer, Chris Miner, Dr. Scott Morris, and Kirk
Whalum.
First
Thursday, 5:30 PM.
Potluck supper, "Faith
Series", St. Mary's
Episcopal Cathedral. Brief
service in the Sister's
Chapel, potluck supper, each
table will discuss a faith
question of the night.
Monthly event, from Oct 2018
Last Thursday of the month:6-7 PM Monthly meeting of
PERL (People for the Enforcement of Rape
Laws) At
MidSouth Peace and Justice, 3573 Southern Avenue.
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.) Sunday 8 AM: Calvary
Episcopal Church Community Breakfast: Cook or serve breakfast between 6-8 a.m. any Sunday
morning for 200 poor and homeless guests at Calvary’s Community
Breakfast in the Mural Room. Contact Mary Nease:
maryvnease@gmail.com
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.
Second Tuesday: Meeting of MICAH, the Memphis Interfaith
Coalition for Action and Hope. Location varies. https://www.micahmemphis.org/
Third 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
Third Wednesday: 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. http://www.holycommunion.org/events
First and third Wednesdays, 6-7:30 PM. meetings at the
Mid-South Peace and Justice Center, 3573 Southern Ave. http://www.midsouthpeace.org/
"Memphis United", discussing criminal justice reform. But see the Mid-South Peace and Justice website for
many more kinds of meetings.
Indian Cultural Center and Temple. It is worth checking their
website as often I get rather short notice of events. Food is served at
noon on Saturdays, if you'd like a chance to visit with the
people as well as see the building. https://icctmemphis.org/icct/home/node
(daily) St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral; The
Memphis Yellow Fever Epidemics. As Episcopal nuns were actively involved in aiding the
sick, the cathedral has in its social hall a museum-quality
exhibit about the epidemic.
Every Monday, 5:30-7:30 PM. Church Health
Center. Church Health offers free Health Education from
5:30-7:30 p.m. each Monday at 1115 Union. Health Education will
teach you how to manage your hypertension, cholesterol, or obesity.
It’s free and open to community. Registration is not required. Can’t
make it on Monday? We also offer a special session from 9-11 a.m.
the second Saturday of the month. Registration is required for the
Saturday class. Please call 901-259-4673 to sign up.
Every Tuesday, 10-11 AM, Short Story Group at St. Mary's
Cathedral.
Every Wednesday, St Mary's Cathedral, 700 Poplar. A
brief service at 8 AM, then a breakfast. A large turnout of homeless
people, everyone is welcome, a chance to visit with people you might
not otherwise meet. "a hearty breakfast as well as art classes,
neighborhood prayer walk, If you've never gad a chance to mingle
with the homeless community on an "equal footing", this is highly
recommended.
blood pressure checks, literacy classes, computer lab & career
training"...
Wednesday: How many Churches have regular Wednesday evening
dinners and programs?
Calvary Episcopal downtown 5:15 - 6:15 PM, $6 adult, $3 child, $20
family max. Discussion groups follow.
Second Presbyterian (Poplar and Goodlett) also has a very nice
dinner at 5:30; excellent programs / discussion groups follow.
Holy Communion Episcopal, Walnut Grove between Perkins, 5:30
$8.50 suggested donation
We get requests for information on 5K runs, group walks, and
the like, in terms of exercise, whether or not they are faith or
charity related. Those interested should look at the calendar
page of Shelby Farms Park at http://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/calendar
which has a remarkable number of events with a variety of goals and
sponsorships. 5K's, bicycle events, stroller walks,
nature walks, outdoor festivals, all too numerous to list here
individually. If these events appeal, check their list at least
monthly.
Fridays after the sunset prayer (Maghrib).
Koran, Word for Word, exposition by Imam Anwar Arafat, at
Masjid Ar-Rahman. Some of the Friday noon sermons
at this mosque are available online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXfMPAjkjTo8ghKT6hzDH_w
if you'd like to listen to a Muslim sermon.
The Hindu Temple (Indian Cultural Center and Temple,
Eads.) has classes in Sanskrit and in Carnatic Music.
Healthy Memphis - Common Table
has a website on the subject of end-of-life planning
at http://www.planwishlive.org/
They can also provide speakers on this topic for
houses of worship or other organizations.
Should I sometimes mention
regular services or events that are not at the usual hour?
E.g. St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral has a Communion and
Breakfast every Wednesday at 8 AM. St Mary's will
have a new cookbook for sale from Nov 8. Temple Israel has a regular Bible discussion group
with breakfast ("Torah Study", but colloquially "Bagels and
Bible") with lox, bagels, and other goodies, at 8:45 Saturday
mornings - most arrive by 8:30 to start eating before class.
(Yes, Temple Israel also has Sunday School classes on Sunday.) Masjid Ar-Rahman has a Koran study Friday evenings.
(start at sunset) - http://files.ctctcdn.com/98c2aa0a001/38a5a115-0354-454b-87b7-e6b6b116d73c.pdf
see also http://files.ctctcdn.com/98c2aa0a001/dcb49750-7b18-43c4-8958-88d32b5e15be.pdf
Allegro
Music in Germantown prepares a weekly guide to musical
events in Memphis. They are clearly finding out about some
events (especially in churches) that I don't. They have allowed
me to reproduce their weekly newsletter at
http://memphisirg.org/Allegro_Concerts_List.html
Sept 7 and every
Sunday 2:30-4, Memphis Islamic Center, ages 13 and up.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Muslim
Teenagers." I don't normally post
house-of-worship youth group meetings, but I liked the
title. Further info Br Malik at 734.644.1966
The Memphis Islamic Center provides a set of links https://www.youtube.com/user/MemphisIslamicCenter https://www.facebook.com/MICmemphis https://twitter.com/micproject
Which I think well exemplifies good use of social media
- it has a lot of sermons and other talks, but I didn't
immediately see youth-group related material there.
(Aug
2015 notice) Traditional Indian Dance Lessons at
the Indian Cultural Center and Temple:
Kuchipudi
Dance Classes by Indian Ballet Theatre
Every Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Venue: ICCT Multi-Cultural Pavilion
Fee: A nominal donation of $ 40 per month
Dance Masters - Master Ramana and Chandra Prabha
Vasili
Contact Master Ramana at (901) 387-9646 for
additional details
6 PM Fridays - music and prayer:
Award-winning musician Rev. John Kilzer hosts The Way, a service
of recovery, at 6 p.m. every Friday at St. John's United
Methodist Church, 1207 Peabody Ave. The Way focuses on recovery,
encouragement, and hope. Music is a key component of the service
with many local musicians stopping by to perform. The service,
which is a joint ministry of Methodist Healthcare, St. John's,
and the Church Health Center, is free and open to the public.
For more information, call 901-726-4104 or visit http://www.stjohnsmidtown.org.
The Church Health Center
The
Church Health Center Newsletter has
too many events to list them all
here. I've put excerpts from the
newsletter of May 30, 2016 at
http://memphisirg.org/CHCNewsletter.html
A few
examples: *Farmer's
Market Tuesdays through Oct 25/ 1115
Union Ave. Join us at 9 a.m. for a
free healthy cooking class; the market
then runs from10
a.m. to 2 p.m.
* Canoe and Kayak Race June 18
* The Church Health Center
now offers free Diabetes Education, a 2-class
series that will give you the skills to
self-manage your condition. Classes are held
each Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Church
Health Center Wellness, 1115 Union.
Registration is not required, and you may
start at any point during the month. Can’t
make it on Tuesday? Diabetes Education is
presented in its entirety from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. the second Saturday of each month.
Registration is required for the Saturday
course. Please call 901-701-2221 to sign up.
* The Church Health Center offers free Commit
to Quit smoking cessation groups each month.
Four-week group sessions start the first
Tuesday of every month from 6 p.m. to 7:15
p.m. at Church Health Center Wellness, 1115
Union Ave. Call 901-701-2222 to enroll.
.
The Memphis
Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Memphis are
increasingly doing things jointly, as "Jewish Community
Partners." They have a calendar of Jewish events,
at
http://www.memjfed.org/community-calendar
We are experimenting with
putting some Quran excerpts, organized by Tanvir Kazmi,
on-line. (more will arrive!) Is there interest in
this? The first very rough draft attempt is at http://memphisirg.org/quranexcerpts.html
Christ United Methodist Church (Poplar opposite Oak Court Mall) has
its website (including events lists and on-line sermons)
at http://www.cumcmemphis.org/
Which farmers markets shall we mention
here?
of course the one that runs all year: First
Congregational Church.
"Year-round
every Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Find us at the corner of
Cooper St & Walker Ave. in the parking lot of First
Congo http://www.cycfarmersmarket.org
"
On Fridays the Tri-State Defender puts out
a nice "this weekend in Memphis" activities list. I think the actual
web address changes weekly but you'll typically find the link
somewhere on the page http://tsdmemphis.com/greater-metro
SOUP KITCHEN: Every Tuesday
at 3:30 PM the Muslim Student Association at the University
of Memphis recruits volunteers for the Soup Kitchen
sponsored by Rhodes College which takes place at St. John's
United Methodist Church, 1207 Peabody Ave., Memphis 38104.
All are welcome to come help it you'd enjoy meeting these young
people. Even better, if you are out way east, meet with some of
them at the Memphis Islamic Center (near Walnut Grove and Houston
Levee - see our address page) at 2:45 and the carpools leave at 3
PM. For info contact Br. Shehroz Kazmi at 901-216-1022.
The Prizm Ensemble This is a musical group (classical chamber music)
headquartered at Shady Grove Presbyterian Church, corner of
Shady Grove and Yates, with its most important activity being a
music camp and concert series (talented musicians ages 12 and
up) in June each year. http://www.prizmensemble.com/
Bridges, the youth service
agency ( http://www.bridgesusa.org/
) has substantially enlarged its "Bridge Builders" program,
with regular events for young people from 6th grade to 12th
grade. This is an
excellent and very intercultural program and
depends heavily on having a large variety of
participants. It is often the first time that an
inner-city young person encounters a Muslim or a Jew (or
vice-versa.) We recommend it highly. On the other hand,
I don't know how many readers of this page have kids in
that age range or work with youth groups. I'd appreciate
feedback on how often we should be reporting on "Bridge
Builders" events. On this point, mail to admin@memphisirg.org
or call 327-9735.
Have you ever visited the Memphis Sikh
house of worship, 8221 Macon Rd, Cordova, TN 38018?
The web site with the schedule of services is at http://www.midsouthsikhsabha.org/
Alternate Tuesday
evenings. (Started Sept 4)
There is a program at the Memphis Islamic Center in the
late evening (after the Isha prayer, which recently has
been starting at 9:30 PM.) For roughly half an hour, Sheik
Yasir Qadhi, Memphis's nationally known Muslim cleric,
answers questions from Muslims on "Practical issues facing
Muslims", questions which may run from technical questions
about prayer and eating to questions about politics and
civil rights. Non-Muslims who wonder how Muslims are
adjusting to the United States, or want to learn more
about the practical problems facing Muslims in American
society, might want to go and listen.
Sundays 11 AM and
Fridays 7PM - Buddhist Meditation and Dharma Talk
- Link
Here
A friend who attends the Sunday
morning program points out that following the meditation, chanting,
and brief lecture, there is a free Vietnamese lunch at the
Vietnamese Buddhist Temple next door.
Training programs at Mid-South
Peace and Justice Center. I have a problem: they do
too much for me to list, but it is scattered between their website http://midsouthpeace.org//,
their Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/midsouthpeace, and e-mails.
I'll continue to list an occasional activity here, but I urge people
to go to their website and sign up for their e-mails.
Church Health
Center Events:
Free cooking classes are offered in the demonstration
kitchen at Church Health Center Wellness, 1115 Union Avenue,
every Thursday at 9 a.m.,10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. For more
information, call (901) 259-4673, or visit
ChurchHealthCenter.org. The Church Health Center and MIFA will host a farmers
market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays starting May 7 and
running through September 24 at Church Health Center
Wellness, 1115 Union Ave. The Market accepts credit, debit,
cash and EBT. For more information, call Suzanne Ray at
(901) 259-4673, Ext. 2237 or visit ChurchHealthCenter.org. The Church Health Center is now offering Wings Cancer
Support Groups at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays of the month at Church Health Center Wellness, 1115
Union Ave. For more information, call (901) 259-4673. Award-winning musician Rev. John Kilzer will host The
Way, a service of recovery at 6 p.m. every Friday at St.
John’s United Methodist Church, 1207 Peabody Ave. The Way
focuses on recovery, encouragement and hope. Music will be a
key component of the service with many local musicians
stopping by to perform. The service, which is a joint
ministry of Methodist Healthcare, St. John’s and the Church
Health Center is free and open to the public. For more
information, call (901) 726-4104 or visit
stjohnsmidtown.org. The Church Health Center is offering a free, six-week
course on diabetes education, helping people to take control
of their diabetes. Classes are Mondays at 11 a.m. or
Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Church Health Center Wellness, 1115
Union Avenue. Those interested can start anytime. For more
information, call (901) 259-4673. No reservation required. The Church Health Center and The University of
Tennessee Health Science Center are hosting the 2013 Women's
Health Conference ("Our Bodies, Ourselves") from 8 a.m. to 2
p.m. on Thursday, September 26, at the UT Alumni Center, 800
Madison Ave. Registration required; seating is limited.
Register at churchhealthcenter.org/midsouth or call
901-701-2254.
Farmers Markets <seasonal, except for the one at First
Congregational Church>
and Cooper-Young, "Year-round every Saturday, 8 a.m.
- 1 p.m. Find us at the corner of Cooper St & Walker Ave. in
the parking lot of First Congo www.cycfarmersmarket.org "
Please let me know of
things that should be included. (admin@memphisirg.org)
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We also welcome reports of events you attended.
