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Just Around the Corner - June
Pastor’s Pen
Since its founding in November of 2016, the work of Memphis Coalition for Action and Hope (MICAH) has been slow and intentional. The organizers and founding members, including Shady Grove, have been intentionally gathering each month, often with a spotlight on a current issue of justice that is impacting Memphis and each time with an opportunity to have a conversation with someone you might otherwise never get a chance to meet. I say the work has been slow in that these meetings have occurred for 19 months in a row with little deviation from the course. Slow and intentional. Come June 24th, the intentional will remain, but we are leaving slow behind.
On June 24th (3:00p at Lindenwood Christian Church), MICAH will hold our Issues Convention where all charter members will gather to decide the 3 issues of injustice upon which we will focus our organized power. June 24th is what the past many months have been focused on, and at the Issues Convention, we get to decide the course of the next many years. Up until now, we have been a blank canvas, and now we create the first brush strokes.
As a founding partner, Shady Grove has a voice at the table - 40 voices in fact - so long as we show up. Each partner has one vote per person in attendance up to 40 votes. This means if a small congregation has 40 members who all show up, they all get a vote. Additionally, if a congregation has 1,500 members and 200 attend, they get the same 40 votes. Regardless of size, each charter partner is essential to the power base of MICAH, and we want to hear from them all!
So we will convene and we will caucus. We will hear from issue champions who have a deep seated passion for an injustice they want to see addressed. We will celebrate how far we have come as a unified group and we will vote on which path we will, together, follow. Then we are off and running.
Immediately, 3 task forces will be formed; one for each of the issues selected. More meetings will be scheduled, the issues will begin to be broken down into attainable goals, experts on the issues will be determined and sought out, and public figures will be named who will be essential to our success.
June 24 and the months to follow are where the rubber meets the road for MICAH and our fight for justice in Memphis. It will be exciting work with many successes, and it will be tiring work with sure failures. We were slow and intentional to start because we didn’t want this group to be a ‘flash in the pan’ season of activism that crumbles at the first setback. With so many months of foundational work, One on One conversations, and dedicated trainings, we are now set to be a sustained and sustainable force and voice for justice in our city.
Hope to see you on June 24th.
Blessings,
Rev. Will
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Community
Join us as we welcome Rev. Ruth Lovell Bradham as our guest pastor this Sunday!
Wear Orange - Moms Demand Action
Join us at the Orange Block Party June 2, 12pm-2pm, at Lester Park located at 317 Tillman Street. Come show your support to end gun violence!
Adult Sunday School
Reminder that class will not meet this Sunday, June 3, and will resume June 10.
Join a Team
Team meetings are Sunday, June 3rd after church. Come prepared to stay.
Ethan King will have his Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony and Reception this Sunday, June 3, at 3pm, here at Shady Grove.
Choir Practice
We will resume meeting the Wednesday after Labor Day.
June Gathering
Hey y'all, it'll be June 9th from 4 to 7 at the Noe residence located at 5316 Meadowcrest Cove, 38117. Feel free to bring an appetizer or dessert or nothing but yourselves. We'll have basketball and the trampoline for any who want to play.
Sausage Biscuits
The Formation Team will be offering sausage biscuits (and plain biscuits) for sale to raise funds for the annual St. Luke's Christmas Dinner. They will be offered Sunday, June 10th and will cost $3.00. Your support is greatly appreciated!
PRIZM Music Festival
Beginning Monday, June 11 through Saturday, June 23 (yes, two whole weeks!), our Shady Grove campus will be filled with students and teachers for the annual PRIZM Music Festival. Please join us for one of the many evening concerts that will be held here at the church.
MICAH’s June Meeting
Will be on Tuesday, June 12, 7:00p, at Lindenwood Christian Church. Details to follow. The MICAH Issues Convention will be held Sunday, June 24, from 3pm-6pm, also at Lindenwood Christian Church. At this meeting, MICAH partner organizations will come together to determine which three issues will be our first to tackle in Memphis. We will set up task forces to research the issues and get to work! The more people your organization brings, the louder your voice.
Women's Birthday Lunch
It will be at the Napa Café at noon on the 13th. Honorees are Peggy Robinson, Elaine Williams, and Peggy Wilson.
Book & Movie Club
We will meet Thursday, June 14, to decide what books to read and movies to watch next year.
Bring your suggestions and friends who might like to join us.
Tai Chi for Health
Can be done sitting or standing. Improved stress reduction, well-being, pain and balance. Classes begin Monday, June 18, from 6:15=6:45pm in the fellowship hall. Call or text Cynthia Mealer 833 1746 for info.
American Ninja Warrior Watch Parties!
Beginning Monday June 18 at 7pm in the fishbowl room. It's an exciting show featuring amazing athletes and more amazing sportsmanship and camaraderie! Great for non sports fans and families.
Byo snacks/beverages.
Saturday Supper
On Saturday, June 23rd, come serve at St. Luke's United Methodist Church on Highland @ Mynders. Plan to stay from about 3:00 pm to about 5:30 pm. Call Susan Baldwin with questions 605-7704.
Knitting Group
Will resume meeting in September.
SuperLo & Kroger Cards
Please see Shelley Gray after worship each Sunday to sign up for the Rewards programs.
Mustard Seed
If you would like to volunteer to work in the store, please see Bonnie Dodson to sign up.
Food Pantry
At this time, main dish with meat (not tuna), canned beans (kidney, black, pork & beans) and boxes of cereal are needed.
Session Notes
On May 14, 2018 the session approved a policy on Sexual Misconduct. The session is working on a Child and Youth Protection Policy which should be completed by June 10, 2018.
Treasurer’s Notes:
You should soon be receiving your statement of giving through April 30, 2018. Please review
this information and call Angie if you find any errors or have any questions.
Also, summer is almost here and giving often decreases so please try to keep your pledges up
to date if at all possible so Shady Grove can continue to meet their expenses. Thank you!
Peggy Wilson, Treasurer
2018 Pledge Revenue for Shady Grove:
$311,100 – Amount budgeted for year
$103,700 – Amount received through April 30th
2018 Expenses for Shady Grove:
$353,803 – Amount budgeted for year
$117,934 – Amount spent through April 30th
Angie will be out of the office from June 4 through June 10 on vacation.
Please remember Shady Grove in your will.
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PRIZM Ensemble
Festival Concert Series / WEEK ONE: June 11-16
Monday, June 11, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.
ON A DIFFERENT NOTE
Music by William Grant Still, Handel, and Clara Schumann
Featuring faculty: Alice Dade, flute / Weston Sprott, trombone / Berginald Rash, clarinet / Maya Stone, bassoon / Amanda Collins, horn / Billy Hunter, trumpet / Titus Underwood, oboe
Thursday, June 14th @ 7:00 p.m.
DANCE TO THE MUSIC
Music by Miguel del Aquila, Bruch, and Ginastera / Featuring faculty: Naira Coleman, violin / Iren Zombor, cello / Peter Miyamoto, piano / Billy Hunter, trumpet / Weston Sprott, trombone / Amanda Collins, horn / Alice Dade, flute / Titus Underwood, oboe / Berginald Rash, clarinet / Leslie DeShazor, viola
Friday, June 15th @ 7:00 p.m.
CULTURAL VOYAGE
Students and Faculty play side-by-sde
Music by George Enescu and performances by student groups, and a special performance from our PRIZM Ambassadors who will be traveling to South Africa in July. Eva Winfrey, clarinet / Artis Hardaway, flute / Teyvn Chavious, oboe / Lindsey Baker, bassoon / Featuring faculty: Alice Dade, flute / Titus Underwood, oboe / Berginald Rash, clarinet / Naira Coleman, violin / Fabian Lopez, violin / Billy Hunter, trumpet / Weston Sprott, trombone / Amanda Collins, horn / Alice Dade, flute / Titus Underwood, oboe / Berginald Rash, clarinet / Leslie DeShazor, viola
Saturday, June 16th @ 1:00 p.m.
THE SHOW MUST GO ON
Music by Jean Francaix and performances by student groups
Alice Dade, flute / Titus Underwood, oboe / Berginald Rash, clarinet / Amanda Collins, horn
Saturday, June 16th @ 7:00 p.m.
THE SHOW MUST GO ON
Festival Orchestra: Beethoven’s First Symphony mvt. 1 and performances by student groups, and the PRIZM camp choir.
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Festival Concert Series
WEEK TWO: June 18-23
Monday, June 18th @ 7:00 p.m.
ON A DIFFERENT NOTE
Music by Undine S. Moore, Pergolosi, and Coleridge-Taylor
Featuring faculty: Artina McCain, piano / Iren Zombor, cello / Alice Dade, flute / David Spencer, trumpet / Amanda Collins, horn / Martin McCain, trombone /
Fabian Lopez, violin
Thursday, June 21st @ 7:00 p.m.
PERFECT HARMONY
Music by Ewazen, Francaix, Amy Beach, and Samuel Coleridge Taylor
Featuring faculty Xiaodi Liu, oboe / David Spencer, trumpet / Artina McCain, piano / Maya Stone, bassoon / Alice Dade, flute / Julian Hernandez, clarinet / Iren Zombor, cello
Friday, June 22nd @ 7:00 p.m.
MUSIC AS CONVERSATION
Students and Faculty play side-by-sde
Music by George Enescu Peppercorn, and performances by students
Featuring faculty: Yennifer Correia, violin / Fabian Lopez, violin / Xiaodi Liu, oboe / Titus Underwood, oboe / Berginald Rash, clarinet / Julian Hernandez, clarinet / Maya Stone, bassoon / Amanda Collins, horn
Saturday, June 23rd @ 1:00 p.m.
THE SHOW MUST GO ON
Student group and faculty performances
Saturday, June 23rd @ 7:00 p.m.
THE SHOW MUST GO ON
Festival orchestra: Mozart Symphony no. 41, Jupiter and performances by students
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SHADY GROVE PRAYER LIST
RH Rastall
Avalon and Sonny Robinson
McFadden-Holdsworth Family
Steve Alsobrook
George and Darlene Gray (Nancy Gray)
All affected by gun violence
Janet Baldwin (Susan Baldwin)
Meredith Walsh & Kyle Tingley
Coleen Whirley
Sandy Smith (Ned & Sandra Smith)
Chuck Campbell (Sonny & Avalon Robinson)
Agnes Sanders (Avalon Robinson)
Jane Sohm (Sarah Strong)
Polly Heimberg
Adam Cruthirds (Connie Cruthirds)
Mary Julia Garcia-Brake (Mary Alice Brake)
Ruth Ingram
Okan Demirmen (Elizabeth McFadden)
Lynn Douglas (Shelley Gray)
Frierson Graves
Garland Smith
Helen Wofford & Family (Kay Ericksen)
Ned and Sandra Smith
DeAnn Pace (Ann Miller)
Rosaline Walker (Ann Miller)
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