Special Events
Idlewild Presbyterian Church is a vital part of Midtown and the greater Memphis community. You are invited to join us for concerts and other special events!
Special WINTER Series & Workshops for Adults
Several exciting classes and workshops are scheduled this winter, including a Disciple study, a Wednesday evening series "Testing the Waters..." led by the Rev. Billy Vaughan, a monthly series on "Reflections on Faith and Sexual Identity," and the Progoff journaling workshop. Click the links on each description below for complete details. (CLICK HERE to see the complete Christian Education brochure.)
Disciple: Invitation to Romans
Wednesdays
January 11-March 14
6:15-7:30 p.m.
Room 304W
Pastor Steve Montgomery leads this Disciple course on the book of Romans. Participants are required to study the weekly lesson and read assigned passages. CLICK HERE for details or contact Gayle Walker, 726-4681 ext. 46 or gwalker@idlewildchurch.org.
Testing the Waters...
Wednesdays
January 18-April 11
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Room 302W
This 12 week course is designed to affirm that we are chosen as the beloved children of God and called to take on the nature of Christ in all our endeavors and relationships. Class size is limited to 10 people. To register contact Gayle Walker, 726-4681 ext. 46 or gwalker@idlewildchurch.org. The series is led by the Reverend Billy Vaughan, founder of the Memphis School of Servant Leadership, and Associate Pastor Gayle Walker. CLICK HERE for full details.
Sundays, January 22, February 12, March 25, April 15
12:30-2:00 p.m.
Harlan Room
This monthly four-part series explores same-sex relationships in light of our Biblical faith and Reformed tradition, along with some of the latest scientific and medical perspectives. Presentors include Rhodes Colleges professors Dr. Jenny Vaydich and the Rev. Dr. Kendra Hotz, and the Rev. Dr. Stacy Johnson of Princeton Theological Seminary. A light lunch ($5) will be served. CLICK HERE for full details.
Progoff Journaling Worshop - January 28-29
Ira Progoff Journaling Workshop: Life Context
Saturday & Sunday, January 28-29
Idlewild Presbyterian Church
Registration deadline: December 16
“The intensive journal process is our inner workshop, the place where we do the creative shaping of the artwork of our life” (Ira Progoff).
This is for men and women looking to deepen and nurture their inner lives. Facilitating will be Dr. Ellen Faith, a professor at Christian Brothers University. Dates are January 28–29: Saturday 8:30– 5:30, Sunday 1:30–5:30. Cost is $150 (generous scholarships available). Sponsored by Idlewild and Calvary Episcopal. Click here for more details and registration form.
Special Notes and News
FAITH IN MEMPHIS
Pastor Steve Montgomery is a regular panel member on the Faith in Memphis blog.
ON SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION
A transcript of Pastor Steve Montgomery's February 13 sermon "A Presbyterian Response to School Consolidation" is available on the Sermons archive page.
DAY 1 RADIO
Day 1 is a nation-wide radio broadcast sponsored by several different mainstream denominations, including the Presbyterian Church (USA). Day1 is broadcast Sunday mornings at 7:30 a.m. on WREC600 AM and at www.wrecradio.com (the same radio station that carries our 11:00 worship service). Click here for podcast/transcripts from Steve's talks. Visit www.day1.org for to listen to sermons and conversations other the preachers. Download program podcasts, search through 12 years of sermon transcripts, or sign up for a weekly e-newsletter.