A Listing of events of probable
interest.
major
update June 14, 2019
(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.
Germantown declared a disaster after the June 7 flood there.
Donations will be accepted until July 15, and applications for
relief for flood losses will be reviewed by a panel once it is
known what funds are available. Donations will be accepted
at all IBERIABANK locations by simply stating that the donation is
to be applied to the Germantown GIVES-2019 Flood Relief Fund.
While donations will be accepted at all IBERIABANK locations,
there are two convenient locations in Germantown, 7465 Poplar
Avenue and 7860 Wolf River Boulevard.
Information at GermantownGIVES@gmail.com What happened in Memphis June 12? (The shooting and riot). I
wasn't there, or even nearby (I'm at my summer place, far north).
I was very favorably impressed by Ryan Poe's piece in the
Commercial Appeal June 13, saying that peaceful protests are more
effective than violent ones and that there needs to be much more
information before conclusions can be drawn. We know that people
can change, that good people can do bad things (and conversely),
that law enforcement people as well as soldiers can find
themselves in dangerous situations and that their reactions and
behavior can vary. I've had enough occasion to visit the US
military hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, to be aware of some facts
about PTSD and the effects of violence on people experiencing
it. I can't help recalling that I was a graduate
student in Berkeley, California, in the 1960's, and witnessed
riots that had quite a variety of complex causes. On one
occasion the Berkeley Chief of Police went on television to
publicly ask Governor Ronald Reagan to remove the National Guard
from the streets of Berkeley so that the police could restore
order. It is important to remember that the original confrontation
was between the suspect and US Marshals, not local police.
While I'm sure that much more information
will be available sometime in the future, people may want to see
other reports, and I encourage looking in various sources.
As a few examples https://tri-statedefender.com/a-call-for-answers-amid-mixed-emotions-after-fatal-shooting-by-u-s-marshals/06/14/?mc_cid=93f65774f9&mc_eid=fbe7bf3555 https://dailymemphian.com/section/metro/article/5627/Shooting-details-emerge-after-police-demonstrators-clash-in-Frayser
Let us remember all the remarkable work done in Memphis to promote
peace and to promote good relations between different groups. Yes,
we have glaring poverty here, and a bad need to remedy that and
some of the resulting problems, especially in the education and
health areas. MIFA is a long-standing effort to help people
in need. Charities such as Porter-Leath, Bridges, Emmanuel Center,
and others do important work in poor communities. MICAH has
provided a mechanism for different groups to work together on
important issues. Let me take this occasion to illustrate one of
the more current efforts, by quoting an e-mail I recently received
from Prof. Jonathan Judaken of Rhodes College:
Several months ago I launched a new effort to put
a spotlight on programming in Memphis with lectures, book talks,
public conversations, or creative explorations for lifelong
learners. Every week on WKNO-FM, I do a shout-out about
opportunities for the Memphis community to expand their minds
and open their hearts through public conversations. While we can
only highlight a couple of events each week, the goal in the
long run is that the landing page for this radio spot will
become a one-stop-shop for all intellectually-oriented
programming in Memphis: https://www.wknospotlight.com I am writing because I was
wondering if you would either share this information with your
list for the next few months so that I can help publicize events
(if so, they should send information about any events to
wknospotlight@gmail.com) or if you would share the information
of who is on your list, so that I can contact them about this
service. My only interest is in helping spread the word about
lifelong learning opportunities in Memphis. Warmly/Jonathan
I'm reluctant to give my mailing list to others; I've promised
people on it I won't send them excessively frequent e-mails.
(Partly because I'm on so many church, synagogue, mosque, charity,
etc., mailing lists, I often get 150 e-mails a day, a reason I
don't update the website as often as I'd like to. But do
drop a note of interest to Jonathan Judaken at
wknospotlight@gmail.com, check out the website at https://www.wknospotlight.com/eventsand do let me
know if you feel I should pass on notes like Prof. Judaken's to
this list more often.
May 22
I've been traveling and cannot resist
a personal story. Heidi and I have been training a small service
dog (Molly) that many of you have met. We take her with us to many
places. (She was extremely popular at the large MuslimFest at
Agricenter.) At the large Gateway Arch in St. Louis, we took
her into the museum at the base of the Arch. This National Park
has high airport-type security. The guards (with a grin)
said Molly could come in if she could, without our holding her
leash, wait behind the yellow line until called and walk slowly
through the metal detector. (This is in fact, probably a
reasonable test of whether a dog is a trained service dog rather
than an ordinary house pet.) It took some explaining to Molly. but
she complied and was admitted. So we are now reasonably sure
that our 8-month old, 12-pound puppy is not carrying bombs inside
her fur coat.
There is, unfortunately, a less
cheerful dog story. Decades ago, when most college fraternities
admitted only White Christians, some Jewish and some
African-American fraternities were established. Like the
older fraternities, most or all of these now admit other people as
members, but maintain their primarily-minority identification.
Alpha Epsilon Pi, a Jewish fraternity at Hofstra University, has
been suspended for giving beer to a puppy (with a video online.)
A more cheerful Jewish
story: The Ukraine was particularly effective at
exterminating Jews during the Holocaust. When I visited the small
synagogue in Kiev around 2000 it was the only surviving one there
- there had been hundreds when the Nazis arrived and only three
left when the communists took over. There are now three
again, two larger ones having been returned to the Jews. But
surprisingly, the Ukraine has just elected a Jewish President - it
already had a Jewish prime minister! They are of
differing parties, the newly elected President is probably not
someone we approve of politically, the prime minister is
likely to be replaced - as we all know, choice of religion is
always tied to choice of politics. (My more interfaith, Muslim-Christian, dog story is at https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/The-Home-Forum/2019/0313/Heavenly-help-for-the-working-dog)
April 30
Or Chadash Conservative
Synagogue has made arrangements to establish a new Jewish
cemetery within the historic Elmwood Cemetery.
There will be an informational meeting at Or Chadash (6629 Massey
Lane) May 6 at 7 PM.
April 29.
Heidi and I had an
exceptionally good time at the recent Turkish brunch. I do
strongly urge people to go to groups other than your own.
There are a remarkable set of possibilities in the near future,
even though end-of-school and exam times somewhat reduce the
number of activities.
Just in the next few days, note the May Day rally at City Hall,
the ordination of the new Episcopal Bishop on May 4, open to all;
the Israeli speaker on Israeli politics (and how they relate to
American politics) May 5 (the dinner has a charge, but the 7
PM lecture is free), the May 7 potluck supper at the Roman
Catholic Cathedral (which is sponsored by the mission to Gays and
Lesbians but attracts a lot more people than that, and always has
a good speaker...)
April 17 Obviously, the Notre
Dame fire was a major disaster. Unlike the Twin Towers, it
will necessarily be rebuilt, although that may not be complete in
our lifetimes. (I'm sceptical of the "within five years" claim of
the French giovernment, although it will surely be open toi
tourists again within that time. It will be remembered for
centuries - perhaps more than the Twin Towers, since the rebuild
cathedral will still be one of the leading tourist destinations of
the world. It is interesting to reflect on how the times we
lived in may be remembered in history, or to compare history to
our times. Will the global warming of the coming years ever be
compared, in how it affected civilization, to the "European little
ice age" of the late Middle Ages? Or will the results be as
forgotten, in the long run, as the cities drowned under what is
now the Black Sea when the great natural earth dam at the Bosporus
failed?
As a computer scientist, I
will note the existence of modern 3-D images which may help in the
rebuilding. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/04/laser-scans-could-help-rebuild-notre-dame-cathedral/587230/
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 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
There has been
a national
call issued to
form
environmental
study groups based
on the Roman
Catolic
Encyclical
Laudato Si'.
The online
call is athttps://catholicclimatemovement.global/circles/
June 10-16
Indian
Cultural
Center and
Temple. Silver
Jubilee
Celebration June 15
events include
prayer
ceremonies all
day through 6
PM. Lunch
following the
11:30 prayers
(all invited)
I do encourage
people to
visit this
beautiful
temple
complex, a
half hour ride
from midtown,
which
continues to
grow in size,
beauty, and
complexity.
There is
another event
at 7AM June
16, I'm not
sure after
that.
June 14,
Friday,
refreshments
5:15 PM,
service 6 PM.
Temple Israel
is doing a
"Pride
Shabbat", LGBTQ
especially
welcome. Come
meet some
people you
might not
otherwise
meet. June 15
10-12 AM.
Liturgical
Writing Group
meets at St
Mary's
Cathedral. http://www.stmarysmemphis.org/sites/574/uploaded/files/Memphis_Liturgy_Writing_Group.pdf
June 15, 8:25
PM. Memphis Islamic
Center.
Program on
Emotionally
Intelligent
Parenting.
June 18, Third
Tuesday Pax
Christi (The
Roman Catholic
Peace Group) meets
at the Friends
Meeting House,
Walnut Grave
at Prescott.
All welcome,
usually an
excellent
speaker and
discussion.
Pot luck
supper at 6:30
(no need to
bring anything
your first
time coming),
speaker at 7
PM.
June
18, 7 PM.
Memphis Jewish
Community
Center.
Annual
meeting of
Jewish
Community
Partners, the
local Jewish
umbrella
charity group.Selected
Reports on
charitiable
activities
during the
year.
All
welcome.
https://jcpconnect.org/
June 19. Call
from Micah
Educational
Equity Task
Force.
PUBLIC PRESS RALLYat
12:30 PM on June 19th before Shelby County Commission: 2nd
Reading of Tax Ordinance at 1:30 PM, 160 N. Main. We
hope to have Commissioners who will sponsor us. We will invite
the press - WE NEED THE MOST PEOPLE HERE!
Shelby County Commission:
Third Reading of the Tax Ordinance-
June 24th, 1:30-3:30 PM, 160 N. Main
June
20, short
course, Legacy
Planning
Reimagined
After Tax
Reform -
continuing ed
credit for
professional
tax advisors
(possibly also
of interest to
those who
itemize very
large
deductions)
registration
7:45-8:30 AM,
program
8:30-10:30 AM.
Community
Foundation of
Greater
Memphis, 1900
Union Avenue.
$20, less fopr
members of The
Planned Giving
Council
June
20, 11 AM St
Mary's
Cathedral,
Potluck Lunch
and Faith
Discussions. Bring
a dish to
share. Older
children
welcome.
Contact Canon
Patrick
Williams:
pwilliams@stmarysmemphis.org June
21. Summer
Solstice. The
Unity Church
of Practical
Christianity,
home to many
interfaith
activities,
has a
celebration at
7:30 PM
(as well as
the Equinox
Sept 23 and
Winter
Solstice Dec
23, all at 7:30
PM)
June 22.
"Bikes for
Perfect
Attendance" School
program
Saturday, June 22, 2019 9 Am. Pipkin Building,
Fairttgraounds, 940 Early Maxwell . For information,. e-mail
Each child will receive a free
bicycle, helmet and t-shirt.
June
23, Church
Health Center
- Craft Food
and Wine
Festival
June 23, St
John's
Episcopal
Church. "Please
join us for a
reception
welcoming our
new Rector,
Rev. Jay
Biedenharn and
his family on
Sunday,
June 23rd
following the
10:30am
service in the
Parish Hall."Stephanie
Brown
officially
retired this
week after 19
years as Saint
John's Parish
Administrator
June 24. Second
and Fourth
Mondays.
Lynching Sites
Project.
LSP Monday
meeting at
First Baptist
Church (200
East Parkway
North) from
5:00 -7:00 pm.
Usually
excellent
discussions
and speakers.
June 24, 6-8
PM MICAH
Meeting .
See the
MICAH website
Issue
Night:June
24th, 6-8 PM,
Location TBD
June 26. The
Lynching Sites
Project of
Memphis points
out that the
film "True
Justice: Bryan
Stevenson's
Fight for
Equality",
will premier
at 7 PM on HBO
and will be
available
through the
summer and
fall. "An
intimate
portrait of
this
remarkable
man, True
Justice: Bryan
Stevenson’s
FIght for
Equality
follows his
struggle to
create greater
fairness in
the system and
shows how
racial
injustice
emerged,
evolved and
continues to
threaten the
country,
challenging
viewers to
confront it."
June
26. Movie
Night at
Temple Israel.
Snacks 6:30,
movie at 7 PM THE
SAMUEL PROJECT Eli (Ryan
Ochoa) gets to
know his
grandfather
Samuel (Hal
Linden) for
the first time
when he makes
him the
subject of an
animated art
project for
school. With
dreams of
becoming a
professional
artist, Eli
discovers that
his
Jewish
grandpa, a San
Diego dry
cleaner, was
heroically
saved from
Nazi capture
in Germany by
a young woman
when he was a
boy.
June 27. MICAH
Planning
meeting.
(Planning major
September
event) The
next planning
meeting will
be June 27,
2019 at 6:15
PM at Shady
Grove
Presbyterian.
June
27-30.
National
convention in
Memphis, "Men
of Reform
Judaism"
June
29 6-10
PM
Memphis
Islamic
Center.
Farewell Party
for Yasir
Qadhi, Outdoor
event.
Speakers, Children's
Activities. Yasir
Qadhi is an
extremely
prominent
Muslim scholar
and his
presence here
in recent
years has
really put
Memphis "on
the map" in
national and
evben
international
Muslim
circles.
Everyone is
invited to the
good-bye
party.
(He'll deliver
the sermon at
1 PM June 28
at MIC, if you
haven't yet
heard him
preach in
person.)
http://www.memphisislamiccenter.org/
Memphis
Islamic Center
has hired a
new
Imam,
Shaykh
Mohammed
Faqih.He
will begin
July 1.
If anyone is
interested in
what the
process or
recruiting an
Imam looks
like and what
the
qualifications
might be, you
might be
interested in
the current
opening posted
by another
Memphis
mosque,
at https://files.constantcontact.com/98c2aa0a001/533f6b44-5c91-45ca-bf6e-d01517cce601.pdf
July 2.
First
Tuesday,
Catholic
Ministry to
Gay and
Lesbian
Persons
(everyone is
welcome, the
food,
fellowship,
and speakers
are wonderful,
you don't have
to be gay to
come!)
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.
July
8
Second
and Fourth
Mondays.
Lynching Sites
Project.
LSP Monday
meeting at
First Baptist
Church (200
East Parkway
North) from
5:00 -7:00 pm.
Usually
excellent
discussions
and speakers.
July
9. Second
Tuesday,
meeting of
MICAH (Memphis
Interfaith
Coalition for
Hope and
Action.)
Structurally,
this is a
grouping of
representatives
of about 50
local
religious-and-other
organizations
seeking common
projects to
work on (1) Is
your
organization
involved?
(2) Everyone
is welcome at
meetings, even
if not in a
member
organization.
(Voting is by
organization
representatives.)
Location
varies, and is
announced
at
https://www.facebook.com/MICAH901/
July
16
third
Tuesday,Pax
Christi, the
Roman Catholic
Peace group (all
are welcome!)
meets at the
Quaker meeting
house, Walnut
Grove at
Prescott.
Potluck supper
6:30, speaker
at 7.
July
22 Second
and Fourth
Mondays.
Lynching Sites
Project.
LSP Monday
meeting at
First Baptist
Church (200
East Parkway
North) from
5:00 -7:00 pm.
Usually
excellent
discussions
and speakers.
August 11.
MICAH College
& Young
Adult Interest
Group Meeting:
Sunday, August
11, 4:00PM, Lindenwood
Christian
Church: 2400
Union Ave,
Memphis, TN
38112. If you
are a young
adult between
the ages of
18-24 and have
been involved
in MICAH,
would like to
be involved
with MICAH, or
are someone
who works with
young adults,
please join us
at this
interest
meeting to
discuss the
formation of a
MICAH
College/Young
Adult Group.
August
22, Jewish
Community
Center,
"Death and
Dying Customs:
Social Work
Issues by
Faith -
Cultural
Diversity" 7:30
am, charge $15
or $20 at
door, NAWTN
CEUs
expected,
767-8511
Sept 10, 6 PM.
MIFA Public
Forum.
Homelessness Here
and Now. 6 PM.
Second Baptist
Church 4680
Walnut Grove
Road
Admission
is free,
tickets
required. Click
herefor
more
information
and
to reserve
tickets.
Sept
11 MIFA
Fundraising
Luncheon
Do
Good, Love
Well
Luncheon
SEPTEMBER
11 at
NOON - Tickets
$50 Holiday
Inn University
of
Memphis
3700
Central
Avenue
Click
herefor
more
information
and topurchase
tickets.
Sept
15. Major
public meeting
of MICAH
Sept 23
Equinox.
The Unity
Church of
Practical
Christianity,
home to many
interfaith
activities,
has a
celebration at
7:30 PM
October 12, 2019: Lynching
Sites Project is the featured non-profit with Playback Memphis
October 19, 2019: Lynching Sites
Project will hold a dedication for two
markers of lynching victims
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 http://facinghistory.org/MemphisDinner
October
30- Nov 4.
Indie Memphis
Film Festival.
Contact Indie
Memphis early
if you have a
film to
submit, or
want low rates
on early-bird
ticket
subscriptions
December
23.Winter
Solstice. The
Unity Church
of Practical
Christianity,
home to many
interfaith
activities,
has a
celebration at
7:30 PM
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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