A Listing of events of probable
interest.
Updated
December 9, 2018
(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.
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.
December 9. The plans for World
Religion Day< January 20, 2019, are proceeding. Saci Roy
would love to hear from those likely to attend or help. (See
January 20 below).
ADVENT, for Christians, is the
season leading up to Christmas. Interestingly, the best single
Advent sermon I ever heard was in a Memphis Mosque. The text was
the birth of John the Baptist (who gets somewhat better press in
the Qur'an than in the Gospels.) In part the idea was: John
was a religious man, a preacher of the story of the One God, a man
who knew what he wanted to do and was good at it. (In fact, John
got to baptize Jesus, not the other way around.)
Wouldn't you like your child to grow up to be like
John? Well, your kids are about to be bombarded with Santa
Claus stories and toy advertisements - you parents should go home
and study your stories about John the Baptist and Jesus, so that
when your kids have questions you will have good and appropriate
and helpful stories to tell them. And take an active interest in
your children's education.
I've always enjoyed a story told by
Maria Von Trapp (in one of her books, not in the movie.) She
says that after the family escaped Austria (by taking a train to
Italy, not by climbing the mountains) the youngest boy complained
he had forgotten his toy bear and they would have to go back.
Explaining that they could not go back, Maria explained that Jesus
had also forgotten his bear when the family fled to Egypt, and
Jesus had had to learn to get along without his bear, also...
Incidentally, did you know that we
actually have the records of the synagogue in Alexandria Egypt,
showing that they took up a collection to meet the needs of
refugees - the Jewish parents of young children, who fled to Egypt
to get away from a guy who was killing children, by the name
of King Herod? I don't know why this fact isn't mentioned in
Sunday Schools - is it too political to suggest that houses of
worship might collect money for refugees? It is the first
collection on behalf of refugees that I happen to have heard
of. I always welcome invitations to speak on the
intertestamental period - what happened between the end of the
Hebrew Bible and the start of the New Testament, why are the Roman
Soldiers in Jerusalem and why are the Temple Priests in cahoots
with them? (Oh, that synagogue collection is about 40 BC - the
time of the first Herod, not the later Herod of the Gospels
- but historians believe the second Herod acted like the first.)
Chanukah, from the evening of
December 2 to the evening of December 10, is a minor Jewish
holiday (it doesn't get into the Hebrew Bible, it is in the Book
of Maccabees in the Old Testament Apocrypha) which gains its
importance mainly by proximity to Christmas (hey, Jewish parents
need stories to tell their kids, also.) My father's somewhat
non-conformist version of the Chanukah story is at http://ordman.net/Edward/Chanukah.html
My apologies for not making timely mention of Diwali, which
came early this year (early November), the Hindu "Festival of
Lights". One source of information is https://www.diwalifestival.org/
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-) 2018
Several Churches have Wednesday
suppers. Please let me know of others. - Calvary Episcopal has resumed its Wednesday
suppers. Class, Yoga, etc. follow.
During Advent, the class is: "This adult formation class, led by
Scott Walters, will study Barkley Thompson’s book, In the Midst of
the City: The Gospel and God’s Politics, a collection of essays
and sermons that addresses hot-button social issues of recent
years and challenge the reader to be the vanguard of God’s kingdom
in the world."
- 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/
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 and forthcoming:
A FEW Advent and Christmas events -
there is no way I can list them all, so
I'll mention a few of the more
exceptional or unusual as I hear of
them.
December
7-13 (except Monday) The Singing Christmas Tree, Bellevue
Baptist (Charge, I think in the $6-$26 range. Unusual enough
to be worth it.) https://www.bellevue.org/singing-christmas-tree/
December
8 - two Christmas concerts, see usual list at Dec 8
December 14 7 PM. St Mary's
Episcopal Cathedral. Memphis Camerata
Christmas Concert, Free.
THE WOLF RIVER
SINGERS present free CHRISTMAS
CONCERTS: Sat., Dec. 15, 7:30pm, at
Our Lady of Perpetual help in
Germantown and Sun., Dec. 16,
3:00pm, at St. Peter Church in
downtown Memphis.
December 16, 4 PM. A Beale Canto
Christmas V. A men's choir of
professional musicians, performing
free (donations welcome.)
St. George's Episcopal
Church. This is a
professional choir far beyond most
of the Christmas music you'll hear
in Memphis, Not to be missed. 2425 S Germantown
Rd Germantown, Tennessee 38138
Wednesday, December 19th, 5:30pm: Saint John's
Episcopal Church
Blue Christmas liturgy(for those who mourn
loved ones especially during Christmas)
"It's the most wonderful time of the year... unless it isn't.
For many, this season is not a joyful one, but a time that
highlights loneliness, depression or loss. Our Blue Christmas
service is a liturgy that creates space to hold the places of
our sorrow, pain, burdens, fears, worries, and losses. We will
have a candle-lit service with music, poetry, prayers, silence
and scripture. All are welcome."
December 24 Monday, Christmas
Eve: Saint John's Episcopal Church
4:30pm:Family & Children’s Pageant and
Christmas Eucharist.
11:00pm:Festal Eucharist with full choir and
instrumental music.
--- (end of the separate Christmas
list)---
December
2, 3 PM. Movie, "Romero", on the
life of Archbishop Romero.
Free. Braganza Room of the St.
Patrick Outreach Center. Starts
promptly at 3 PM, running time 105
minutes. Conter of 4th and Pontotoc
Street.
This substitutes for the monthly
meeting of Pax Christi.) This
Archbishop of El Salvador was
assassinated, and recently sainted.
December 2, 4 PM. Concert of Lessons and
Carols, Calvary Episcopal Church.
December 2, 6-8 PM
Porter Leath parties for 7th grade at
Memphis Botanic Garden; for 8th grade at
the Memphis Racquet Club
Fundraiser, $40
https://www.porterleath.org/reindeer-rockout
December 2 Deck
the Gingerbread House for Church
Health, Sunday, December 2, 2018
| 2-4 p.m.
Church Health Welcome Center, 1350
Concourse Ave. | Memphis, TN | 38104
Gingerbread house package $25
2/$40. for kids from 2 to 92, but
other ages are also welcome.
December 2, 6:30 PM Bonfire at
Memphis Islamic Center (High
School - College age.) December 2, 7:30 PM,
Masjid Ar-Rahman. The Muslim
Businessmen Association meeting
will take place this coming Sunday Dec
2, 2018 at Masjid Ar-Rahman right after
Isha prayer (Iqama is at 7:30 pm). "We
have some experts in the field who will
show our business community how we could
benefit from the association by lowering
the cost of running the business and
sustaining profitability."
December 3, 6 PM Indian
Cultural Center and Temple. Final
ceremony of the month of
Karthik
"Karthik month is dedicated to Lord
Shiva. The whole month is considered
auspicious to seek the blessing of Lord
Shiva / Rudra. Rudra Abhishekam is being
performed with a variety of objects like
flowers, curd, sugarcane juice, milk,
coconut water, honey, bilpatra, etc.
This kind of Abhishekam gives
prosperity, achievement of all desires,
eliminates negative forces, getting rid
of negative karma and will give you joy
and success in life."
December 4, 4-5:30 PM
Jewish Community Center, Chanukah
Party, free, open to all.
Autographs by Omri Casspi, the Israeli
powerhouse player of the Memphis
Grizzlies. December 4.
Second Tuesday Potluck Supper,
Catholic Mission to Gay and Lesbian
Persons. (Everyone
is welcome, this group gets excellent
speakers!) 6:30 PM, Marian Hall, under
the sanctuary at Immaculate Conception
Cathedral. (Parking in the rear is
easiest). Potluck Supper at 6:30,
speaker 7 PM Sr. Cathy
Galaskiewicz, about the advent season,
dessert, music and singing. This will be
a great party!
December 6, 5:30-&:30 PM,
Habitat for Humanity unveils a photo exhibition,
"Nicaragua, A Global Village
Experience."
7136 Winchester Rd., Memphis 38125.
RSVP http://memphishabitat.com/photoexhibit December 7. Temple Israel.
Chanukah Dinner.$8.
RSVP by December 5. https://timemphis.shulcloud.com/form/Congregational-Chanukah-Dinner
December 8, 9-10:30 AM, Germantown
Baptist Church. CommUNITY breakfast
with the mayor. https://www.germantown-tn.gov/Home/Components/News/News/5618/30
December 8, 2 PM Chrismas Concert,
(Barber Shop) Memphis Men of Harmony with
Santa Claus. St Benedict at Auburndale High School, 8250 Varnavas
Dr., Cordova, TN 28016. $15, less for
seniors.
December 9, 11 AM - 12:30 PM. Memphis
Islamic Center, Town Hall Meeting
Report on construction progress, new
construction at the Memphis Islamic
Center,
December 9, 2 PM. Memphis
Jewish Community Center, Jewish
Historical Society Lecture.
"The Suitcase",
storytelling and music. The history of
a German family's life before World
War II and their remarkable survival.
December 9, 6:30 PM, Great Hall,
Germantown - fundraising dinner for
Masjid Ar-Rahman, which is in
the send phase of fundraising for a
day school and large community
hall. Memphis is a good city for
what are called "Megachurches", and it
is of interest that one should
probably count Temple Israel, The
Indian Cultural Center and Temple, the
Memphis Islamic Center, and Masjid
Ar-Rahman in that category, the last
two still very much in their building
phases (And the ICCT still building
also). The dinner is free but
there will be a fund appeal. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-a-prayer-hall-building-community-masjid-ar-rahman-phase-ii-dinner-tickets-52541834040?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR2m0PkVLExnb_2iJI8cs-TvuSlBI3m8oEQFok1Oh-2FDeaMWazFsrGvgJg
December 10, 5:30-7:30 PM Jewish
Community Center, Exhibit Opening. 70
FACES. The stories of 70 community
members in Memphis and in partner city
Shoham, Israel
December 11, Second
Tuesdays, 7 PM, MICAH (Memphis
Interfaith Coalition for Action and
Hope) meeting at St Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral, 700 Poplar. (location varies
each month)
Numerous Christmas concerts this weeks -
see the "Christmas" list above.
December 12 - 9 AM and 6 PM prayers
at the Indian Cultural
Center and Temple, "Subramanya
Shasthi, also known as Skanda Subramanya Shasthi is an important
festival for that is dedicated to Lord Subramanya (Skanda). It is
observed on the ‘Shashti’ (6th day) tithi during the Shukla Paksha
(the bright fortnight of moon) in the month of ‘Margashira’.
Subramanya Shashti holds special significance for Lord Kartikeya
followers as it marks the triumph of Lord Subramanya over the demon
named Tarakasura."
December 13 - 5:15 PM Gun
Violence Vigil, anniversary of the
Sandy Hook shooting. By "Moms demand
Action." First Congregational
Church, 1000 South Cooper st., Memphis
38104 "Light Up the Night For
Peace," Light Refreshments after
the vigil. Nursery care 5 - 7 PM for
ages 6 mo to 5 years. https://act.everytown.org/event/moms-demand-action-event_attend/18258
December 16 2 PM (for toy train
fanatics) A member of
Balmoral Presbyterian Church has a
"Choo-choos and cookies" Christmas party
showing off his spectacular collection
of Lionel trains (smallish room tightly
packed with train track, trains,
accessories.) Admission - a jar of
peanut butter for the food bank.
Private home, e-mail me or phone me for
directions (Edward Ordman,
edward@ordman.net, 327-9735)
December 18, Third Tuesdays, 7 PM,
Care Partner Support Group (for
people dealing with someone with
dementia). Jewish Community Center,
conference room. Info Adina Samberg,
372-4585
December 19. PRIZM concert at De La
Salle Elementery SChool (3rd, 4th, and
5th grade students.)
December 22, PRIZM concert at Hutchison
School (classical and soul works the
students learned at Winter Camp.)
December 28 - Fourth Friday -
6:30-10:30 PM. Contra Dancing at St
Mary's Episcopal
Cathedral.
2019
Jan 6, Epiphany party at Calvary
Episcopal
Jan 12, 7 PM, Cannon Center and
January 134, 2 PM, GPAC
PRIZM alumni performances, half an
hour before the Memphis Symphony
Orchestra concerts.
January 20 "The World Religion Day" 2-4
PM
World Religion Day was established in 1950
by the Baha'i Spiritual Assembly and is
celebrated every January to celebrate
harmony among the religions and paths.
World Religion Day Memphis Event is
scheduled!
Sunday, January 20th 2pm-4pm
Caritas Village-Upstairs Event Center
CELEBRATE religious harmony and meet your
neighbors.
Please join us for the worldwide event,
celebrated each year. This year our
program includes music, entertainment and
meeting the faith/path groups. Open and
free to the public. ADA access elevator
and downstairs cafe is open to the public
for purchasing beverages and food. For
more information, please email us at
wrdmemphis@yahoo.com c/o Saci (Sydney C)
Roy
January 23, Supper and speaker, St.
John's Episcopal
January 23, Point in Time
Count (is this the
annual census of the homeless?)
January 26 7 PM, Buckman Performing
Arts Center, PRIZM, Cordova High
SChool Orchestra, Ballet on Wheels, "Youth
Classical Concert"
January
27 (date was changed), Jewish Historical
Society Speaker , Jewish Community
Center at 2 PM
Dr Josh Parshall, The Workman's
Circle in Southern Cities
(apparently cancelled) February
10, Jewish
Historical
Society
Speaker (Usually
at the Jewish
Community Center
at 2 PM)
Hal Lansky and
other
descendants of
Jewish shop
owners on Beale
Street, discuss
History of Beale
Street Jews
February 21,
7 PM, Jewish
Historical
Society Film,
Jewish Community
Center, "Who
will write our
history?"
March 17,Jewish
Historical
Society
Speaker (
Jewish
Community
Center at 2
PM)
Steven
Weisman, "The
Chosen Wars:
How Judaism
Became an
American
Religion"
March 21, 7:30 PM, Purim Play at Temple
Israel (usually The Book of
Esther, done as musical comedy.) April 8-10 Conference of the
Westberg Institute https://westberginstitute.org/,
the "parish nursing" program of the
Church Health Center. Program
proposals invited.
April 10, Supper
and speaker,
St. John's
Episcopal
April 14, 2
PM, Jewish
Historical
Society, at
the Jewish
Community
Center. Roots -
Resistance - Renewal: Polish Jews 1975
to the Present. by Chuck
Fishman, internationally known photographer
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.)
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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