Education and Equity: A Past, Present and Future Look at Memphis Shelby County Schools
Schedule
Sun Jan 15 2023 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
Location
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church | Memphis, TN
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Social Justice Ministry Speakers and Gatherings Dates: Third Sundays
Time: 11:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted
Location: Trezevant Hall
Contacts: The Rev. Laura F. Gettys, Nicki Soulé, Jennie Van Deveer
The ministry of Social Justice serves to inspire our faith community to live out our Baptismal Covenant, “to strive for justice and peace among all people” by practicing self-reflection and direct action. All are invited to participate in regular meetings and events. Here are some of the events scheduled for this fall:
September 18: Education and Equity: A Past, Present and Future Look at Memphis Shelby County Schools. Panel Discussion with Mr. Cardell Orrin of Stand for Children and Dr. Russ Wigginton of the National Civil Rights Museum, Ms. Tomeka Hart as Moderator
October 16: Voter Election Discussion – Local and National. What have we learned? Where do we go from here?
November 6: Thanksgiving: Knowing our History, Naming our Gratitudes
December 18: Advent Meditation with Labyrinth: Journey towards Beloved Community
January 15, 1 – 4 p.m.: Afternoon Tour with Memphis Tours. In commemoration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend, all are invited to learn about and visit Memphis lynching sites with Memphis Heritage Tours. Dr. Elaine Turner will shepherd us through the time together.
All are welcome to join us! Explore gracestlukes.org/social-justice.
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Where is it happening?
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1720 Peabody Ave, Memphis, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
