JANUARY 2012

Through Jan 31
THROUGH THE EYES OF WOMEN - Photo Exhibit
Laskey Building (2nd floor)
Exhibit through Jan 31
Free & open to the public
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Sun., Jan 1     
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
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Tues., Jan. 3
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Wed., Jan. 4               
ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS - LUNCH SERIES
Discussion Theme: Hospitality
Facilitated by Rabbi Rami, Essential Conversations is a free wheeling discussion among neighbors gathering over food to share the wisdom they’ve found and their search for more. Held the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
11:30am-1:00 pm
Wisdom House
Cost: $12 (includes lunch)
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January 6 & 7
SHABBOS WITH RAMI            
Beginning at sundown Friday and ending Saturday evening, Shabbos with Rami draws on the wisdom of the Jewish Shabbat - Bible study, chanting, prayer, singing, storytelling, and food to encourage us in our own Sabbath Making: carving out time each week to free ourselves from work and for joy. Shabbos with Rami is open to everyone. No prior experience with Judaism is required.
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Sun., Jan 8
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Mon., Jan. 9
MORE THAN A BOOK CLUB
The book club provides a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, enrich your reading experience, and expand your perspective of the issues that are raised in the selected books. The book club meets on the second Monday of each month on the campus of Scarritt-Bennett Center.
7:00 - 8:15pm
Fondren Hall - Harambee Auditorium
Free & open to the public
Learn more

Tues., Jan. 10
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Wed., Jan. 11
COMMON TABLE BREAKFAST
Featuring: Toltec Spirituality with Lee McCormick
An exploration of the religious and spiritual diversity of Greater Nashville, each breakfast features a guest speaker briefly introducing her or his spiritual path, and facilitating small group discussion and Q & A regarding it. Common Table meets on the second Wednesday of each month.
7:30 - 9:00am
Bennett Hall
$10 suggested donation
RSVP: aelliott@ScarrittBennett.org
More info: (615) 320-1182 or wisdomhouse@scarrittbennett.org

THURS., JAN. 12
SCARRITT-BENNETT HISTORY DETECTIVES
A bi-annual program designed to enlighten friends; alumina; and interested persons on the rich history of Scarritt-Bennett Center from it’s founding as Scarritt Bible and Training School to today.
The Jan. 12 program will feature the Kansas City, MO years.
6:30 – 9:00pm
Scarritt Hall - International Room
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Sun., Jan 15
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Tues., Jan. 17
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Wed., Jan. 18   
ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS - LUNCH SERIES
Discussion Theme: Imagination
Build your spiritual vocabulary. Each luncheon focuses on a specific word or aspect of spiritual living. There is no teacher, guide, or guru—just neighbors gathering over food to share the wisdom they’ve found and their search for more. Held the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
11:30am-1:00 pm
Wisdom House
Cost: $12 (includes lunch)
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Thurs., Jan. 19
TABLE TALK FOR WOMEN
Topic: Healing and Wholeness in the New Year
with Dr. Michelle Pearce, Vanderbilt Center for Integrative Health
A monthly lunchtime discussion group focusing on current issues that are important to women. The goal of the program is to bring women together across the many barriers that often separate us to listen, learn, and talk with one another.  Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Bennett Hall
Cost: $12 (includes lunch)
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Thurs., Jan. 19
IS OURS A CULTURE OF VIOLENCE?
7 pm
Fondren Hall - Harambee Auditorium
Dr. Frank Dobson, Jr., Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center at Vanderbilt University with panelists Darria Hudson, Vanderbilt University seminary student and Rev. Henry Blaze of Progressive Baptist Church.

Sun., Jan 22    
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
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Jan., 23-26
PRAYER: HOLY CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD - RETREAT
Led by Pat Hoerth
An opportunity to set-aside time for exploration of the many ways to connect with God through a prayerful heart. Includes worship, individual time for reflection, labyrinth walking, meditative reading and music. Overnight & commuter packages available. 1.6 CEUs available.
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Tues., Jan. 24
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Thurs., Jan. 26
POET’S CORNER
Featuring: Diana Ault Morningstar
A monthly poetry reading featuring a local poet in a relaxed and informal environment.
The Front Porch @ Scarritt-Bennett, 19th & Grand Ave
7:00 pm
Learn more

Sun., Jan 29    
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Sun., Jan 29    
ARTISTS TALK - Child artists of the exhibit 23 Years
gallery F. @ Scarritt-Bennett - 19th & Grand Ave
3 pm
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Tues., Jan. 31
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Tues., Jan. 31  
ARTISTS TALK - Adult artists of the exhibit 23 Years
gallery F. @ Scarritt-Bennett - 19th & Grand Ave
7pm
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FEBRUARY 2012

Wed., Feb. 1
2ND ANNUAL WORLD INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK BREAKFAST
In response to the United Nations designating the first week of February as World Interfaith Harmony Week, Rabbi Rami and Rev. Tim Miner created this global breakfast celebration of human religiosity. Breakfasts were held in a dozen countries last year, and we hope to expand it this year. Building on our monthly Common Table breakfast, the Nashville Interfaith Harmony breakfast features music and speakers from different traditions joining to celebrate the diversity, depth and richness of Nashville’s religious life.
Time: 8:00am to 10:00am
Raintree Room
Cost: $15
More info: (615) 320-1182 or wisdomhouse@scarrittbennett.org

Sat., Feb. 4 - Sun., Feb. 5
THE BIG I: Visions of a New Spiritual Tomorrow
Interfaith, Interspiritual, Inter-religious, Integral, Inclusive. The world of religion is changing so fast we can hardly keep up with the vocabulary let alone the ideas that are fueling it. In this high-intensity weekend of conversation and contemplation, spiritual visionaries from across the United States and Mexico will gather to present their insights on the future of religion and spirituality in the 21st century. Each speaker has 18 minutes to present her/his case, and participants are invited to engage in one-on-one dialogue to see if and how these ideas can deepen our lives and strengthen our communities.
Learn more

Sun., Feb. 5
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5, 12
DIALOGUES ON RACISM
Community Diversity in Dialogue Groups
Fee and pre-registration apply.
6 – 8pm
For more information, visit www.scarrittbennett.org/programs/divdialogue.aspx or email Suha Alsyoufi,
Dialogue Group Coordinator, at saalsyoufi@scarrittbennett.org
Learn more

Tues., Feb. 7
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Sun., Feb. 12
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Mon., Feb. 13 
MORE THAN A BOOK CLUB
The book club provides a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, enrich your reading experience, and expand your perspective of the issues that are raised in the selected books. The book club meets on the second Monday of each month on the campus of Scarritt-Bennett Center.
7:00 - 8:15pm
Fondren Hall - Harambee Auditorium
Free & open to the public
Learn more

Tues., Feb. 14
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Wed., Feb. 15 
ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS - LUNCH SERIES
Discussion Theme: Love
Facilitated by Rabbi Rami, Essential Conversations is a free wheeling discussion among neighbors gathering over food to share the wisdom they’ve found and their search for more. Held the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
11:30am-1:00 pm
Wisdom House
Cost: $12 (includes lunch)
Learn more

In partnership with American Baptist College
Wed., Feb. 15  (also offered on Feb. 18th)
MICHELLE ALEXANDER Author of The New Jim Crow
Training for Discussion Groups and Workshops focusing on The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
and The New Jim Crow Study Guide created by the Proctor Conference with Michelle Alexander.
11 am- 1 pm
To make reservations, please contact Professor Janet Wolf, American Baptist College, 615‐687‐6892; jwolf@abcnash.edu
Download flier

Thurs., Feb. 16
TABLE TALK FOR WOMEN
Topic: African American Women and the Enslavement
A monthly lunchtime discussion group focusing on current issues that are important to women. The goal of the program is to bring women together across the many barriers that often separate us to listen, learn, and talk with one another.  Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
11:30am-1:00pm
Bennett Hall
Cost: $12 (includes lunch)
Learn more

Fri., Feb. 17
STAGED READING “It Falls Between ”
from the book Rendered Invisible, by Dr. Frank Dobson, Jr., Vanderbilt University
in partnership with AAPEX African American Playwrights Exchange
gallery F. @ Scarritt-Bennett - 19th & Grand Ave
7pm

In partnership with American Baptist College
Sat., Feb. 18  (also offered on Feb. 15th)
MICHELLE ALEXANDER Author of The New Jim Crow
Training for Discussion Groups and Workshops focusing on The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
and The New Jim Crow Study Guide created by the Proctor Conference with Michelle Alexander.
10 am-12 noon
To make reservations, please contact Professor Janet Wolf, American Baptist College, 615‐687‐6892; jwolf@abcnash.edu
Download flier

Sun., Feb. 19
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Tues., Feb. 21
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Thurs., Feb. 23
POET’S CORNER
Featuring: Tanya Jarrett
A monthly poetry reading featuring a local poet in a relaxed and informal environment.
The Front Porch @ Scarritt-Bennett, 19th & Grand Ave
7:00 pm
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Feb. 24 & 25
STORIES FROM DA DIRT PERFORMANCE GROUP
An all female African-American historical performance group, whose programs focus on the dynamics of race and gender in the United States shortly following the beginning of the Civil War.
The production is comprised of a series of monologues which depict the lives of three African American women who are escaping from slavery, using their own skill and ingenuity. This one-act play was written, directed and researched by Dr. Nancy J. Dawson.
7:00 - 9:30pm
Fondren Hall - Harambee Auditorium
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Sun., Feb. 26
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Feb. 27-29
CREATING JAZZ LITURGY
A workshop for pastors, church musicians, worship planners, seminary students, and others interested in jazz as legitimate music for worship. Topics include worship planning; selection of music and music arrangements; selection of musicians, expectations and skills needed; and actual worship experiences.
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Tues., Feb. 28
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

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MARCH 2012

Sun., March 4
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Tues., March 6
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

March 7, 14, 21, 28
SAINTS & SAGES
Taught by Rabbi Rami, Saints & Sages introduces you to some of the spiritual geniuses of the 20th and 21st centuries. This year we will explore the lives and teachings of Father Bede Griffiths and Swami Vivekananda, whose 150th birthday is being celebrated throughout India this year.
6:30 - 9:00 pm
International Room
$75 per series.
1 CEU available for an additional $50
Learn more

Wed., March 7
ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS - LUNCH SERIES
Discussion Theme: Justice
Facilitated by Rabbi Rami, Essential Conversations is a free wheeling discussion among neighbors gathering over food to share the wisdom they’ve found and their search for more. Held the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
11:30am-1:00 pm
Wisdom House
Cost: $12 (includes lunch)
Learn more

Fri., March 9
A POWERFUL NOISE FILM SCREENING
A POWERFUL NOISE takes you inside the lives of three women - a girls' education crusader from Mali, an HIV-positive widow from Vietnam, and a peacemaking survivor of the war in Bosnia- who each overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to bring lasting solutions to their communities. Film screening will be followed by a discussion session with the audience.
6:00 - 8:30pm
Fondren Hall - Harambee Auditorium
$5 per person/ $3 for students with appropriate ID

Sun., March 11
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Mon., March 12
MORE THAN A BOOK CLUB
The book club provides a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, enrich your reading experience, and expand your perspective of the issues that are raised in the selected books. The book club meets on the second Monday of each month on the campus of Scarritt-Bennett Center.
7:00 - 8:15pm
Fondren Hall - Harambee Auditorium
Free & open to the public
Learn more

March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17
DIALOGUES ON FAITH
Community Diversity in Dialogue Groups
Fee and pre-registration apply. For more information, visit www.scarrittbennett.org/programs/divdialogue.aspx or e-mail Suha Alsyoufi,
Dialogue Circle Coordinator, at saalsyoufi@scarrittbennett.org.
6 - 8pm
Learn more

Tues., March 13
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Wed., March 14
COMMON TABLE BREAKFAST
Featuring: 12 Step Spirituality with Mary Faulkner
An exploration of the religious and spiritual diversity of Greater Nashville, each breakfast features a guest speaker briefly introducing her or his spiritual path, and facilitating small group discussion and Q & A regarding it. Common Table meets on the second Wednesday of each month.
7:30 - 9:00am
Bennett Hall
$10 suggested donation
RSVP: aelliott@ScarrittBennett.org
More info: (615) 320-1182or wisdomhouse@scarrittbennett.org

Thurs., March 15
TABLE TALK FOR WOMEN
Topic: Human Trafficking in our Backyard
A monthly lunchtime discussion group focusing on current issues that are important to women. The goal of the program is to bring women together across the many barriers that often separate us to listen, learn, and talk with one another.  Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Bennett Hall
11:30am-1:00pm
Cost: $12 (includes lunch)
Learn more

Sun., March 18
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

n partnership with American Baptist College
Monday, March 19
MICHELLE ALEXANDER Author of The New Jim Crow
3 Events 2 Days
A Call To The Community Luncheon 11am -1pm
To Change the Course of a Nation - Community Presentation 5:30 pm -7 pm
For more info: Professor Janet Wolf, American Baptist College, jwolf@abcnash.edu or 615‐687‐6892
Download flier

Tuesday, March 20
MICHELLE ALEXANDER Author of The New Jim Crow
3 Events 2 Days
Panel Presentation: What Can We Do Now 5:30 pm -7 pm
For more info: Professor Janet Wolf, American Baptist College, jwolf@abcnash.edu or 615‐687‐6892
Download flier

Tues., March 20
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Wed., March 21
ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS - LUNCH SERIES
Discussion Theme: Meaning
Facilitated by Rabbi Rami, Essential Conversations is a free wheeling discussion among neighbors gathering over food to share the wisdom they’ve found and their search for more. Held the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
11:30am-1:00 pm
Wisdom House
Cost: $12 (includes lunch)
Learn more

Thurs., March 22
POET’S CORNER
Featuring: Bill Brown
A monthly poetry reading featuring a local poet in a relaxed and informal environment.
The Front Porch @ Scarritt-Bennett, 19th & Grand Ave
7:00 pm
Learn more

Sun., March 25
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Tues., March 27
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Thurs., March 29
HONORING WOMEN IN OUR LIVES CELEBRATION DINNER
An evening of celebration allowing individuals to honor significant women in their lives who have inspired them, guided them, encouraged them, and modeled success. This is a time to honor and publically appreciate the women who have had significant impact on your life.  Honor the important women in your lives by inviting them to this celebration dinner.  Write a brief paragraph about why you have chosen to honor this particular woman/ these particular women.  There is no limit to how many women you can honor.
6:30 - 9:00pm
Bennett Hall (Raintree Room)
Cost: $60 per person (includes one honored guest, $30 for each additional guest honored)

March 30 - 31
e-CHURCH LIBRARY CONFERENCE
March 30: Banquet supper with speaker: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm in Raintree Room
March 31: Registration 8:00am with a general session in Fondren Hall from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Conferences concerning e-books; e-readers; church library administration; library automation; library promotion; and more to be offered both morning and afternoon. Local bookstore vendor on site for purchases. Non-denomination event.
More info: (615) 340-7477 or sgateley@scarrittbennett.org

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APRIL 2012

Sun., Apr. 1
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Tues., Apr. 3
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8
DIALOGUES ON RACISM
Community Diversity in Dialogue Groups
Fee and pre-registration apply.
6 – 8pm
For more information, visit www.scarrittbennett.org/programs/divdialogue.aspx or email Suha Alsyoufi,
Dialogue Group Coordinator, at saalsyoufi@scarrittbennett.org
Learn more

April 4, 11, 18, 25
GOOD BOOKS, WEST
Taught by Rabbi Rami, Good Books West explores the origin and content of books sacred to western religious traditions. Our goal is to understand where these books come from, and what they have to say to us about living a wise and holy life.
International Room
6:30 - 9:00 pm
More info: (615) 320-1182 or wisdomhouse@scarrittbennett.org

Wed., Apr. 4
ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS - LUNCH SERIES
Discussion Theme: Play
Facilitated by Rabbi Rami, Essential Conversations is a free wheeling discussion among neighbors gathering over food to share the wisdom they’ve found and their search for more. Held the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
Wisdom House
11:30am-1:00 pm
Learn more

Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10
DIALOGUES ON IMMIGRATION
Community Diversity in Dialogue Groups
Fee and pre-registration apply.
6 – 8pm
For more information, visit www.scarrittbennett.org/programs/divdialogue.aspx or email Suha Alsyoufi,
Dialogue Group Coordinator, at saalsyoufi@scarrittbennett.org
Learn more

Sun., Apr. 8
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Mon., Apr. 9
MORE THAN A BOOK CLUB
The book club provides a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, enrich your reading experience, and expand your perspective of the issues that are raised in the selected books. The book club meets on the second Monday of each month on the campus of Scarritt-Bennett Center.
7:00 - 8:15pm
Fondren Hall - Harambee Auditorium
Free & open to the public
Learn more

Tues., Apr. 10
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Wed., Apr. 11
COMMON TABLE BREAKFAST
Featuring: Christianity with Rev. Paul Casner
An exploration of the religious and spiritual diversity of Greater Nashville, each breakfast features a guest speaker briefly introducing her or his spiritual path, and facilitating small group discussion and Q & A regarding it. Common Table meets on the second Wednesday of each month.
Bennett Hall
7:30 - 9:00am
$10 suggested donation
RSVP: aelliott@ScarrittBennett.org
More info: (615) 320-1182 or wisdomhouse@scarrittbennett.org

Sun., Apr. 15
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
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April 16, 23, 30 & May 7
SUNLAND: “An immersion into the World of Ancient Women through song, story and creative interpretation” 
This four week spiritual enrichment course will be led by Sherry Cothran Woolsey, a United Methodist pastor, a singer and songwriter. Her latest artist endeavor, a CD entitled, “Sunland,” focuses on modern interpretations of women’s stories from the Hebrew Bible. This course will include biblical study, contemporary interpretation, and the use of song and songwriting.
More info: (615) 340-7540 or jsohl@scarrittbennett.org

Tues., Apr. 17
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
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Wed., Apr. 18
ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS - LUNCH SERIES
Discussion Theme: Questing
Facilitated by Rabbi Rami, Essential Conversations is a free wheeling discussion among neighbors gathering over food to share the wisdom they’ve found and their search for more. Held the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
Wisdom House
11:30am-1:00 pm
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Thurs., Apr. 19
TABLE TALK FOR WOMEN
A monthly lunchtime discussion group focusing on current issues that are important to women. The goal of the program is to bring women together across the many barriers that often separate us to listen, learn, and talk with one another.  Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Bennett Hall
11:30am-1:00pm
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April 20-22
PHOTOGRAPHY AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE: WEEKEND RETREAT
This weekend retreat will be led by photographer and spiritual retreat leader, Susan Hay. Her work is often seen on Sight Psalms of The Upper Room Ministries and is exhibited in various locations in Nashville. Each participant is asked to bring their own camera and equipment and be prepared to participate in various exercises and learning experiences regarding the visual expressions of God.
More info: (615) 340-7540 or jsohl@scarrittbennett.org

Sun., Apr. 22
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
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Tues., Apr. 24
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
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Thurs., Apr. 26
POET’S CORNER
Featuring: Jamie Collins
A monthly poetry reading featuring a local poet in a relaxed and informal environment.
The Front Porch @ Scarritt-Bennett, 19th & Grand Ave
7:00 pm
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April 27-29
MYSTIC HEART RETREAT with Andrew Harvey
Andrew Harvey is a world-renowned writer, educator, and spiritual pioneer. Over the past forty years he has plunged into different mystical traditions to learn their secrets and practices, and bring them to us. Author of over a dozen books, and featured in several documentary films, Andrew Harvey will introduce us to his vision of the Divine Feminine (Friday), Sacred Activism (Saturday), and Christ Consciousness (Sunday).
More info: (615) 320-1182or wisdomhouse@scarrittbennett.org 
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Sun., Apr. 29
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
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May 2012

Tues., May 1
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
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Wed., May 2
ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS - LUNCH SERIES
Discussion Theme: Reverence
Facilitated by Rabbi Rami, Essential Conversations is a free wheeling discussion among neighbors gathering over food to share the wisdom they’ve found and their search for more. Held the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
Wisdom House
11:30am-1:00 pm
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Wed., May 2
LECH LECHA (Walking without/Journeying within)
Walking can be a powerful spiritual practice, and walking a labyrinth all the more so. Led by Rabbi Rami this workshop introduces you to labyrinth walking and other walking practices from the world’s religions.
Wisdom House & Scarritt–Bennett Center Labyrinth
6:30pm–8:30pm
Cost: $25
More info: (615) 320-1182or wisdomhouse@scarrittbennett.org

Sun., May 6
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
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Tues., May 8
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
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May 8, 15, 22 & 29
DOWNWARD DOGS AND SPIRITUAL WARRIORS: THE WAY OF THE ARMCHAIR YOGI
Based on her book Downward Dogs and Warriors: Wisdom Tales for Modern Yogis, Dr. Zo Newell, a lifelong yoga practitioner with a Ph.D. in religious studies, uses visualization, journaling, self-observation, physical postures to explore and engage the archetypal energies of yoga’s symbols. This is not a yoga class, and people of all fitness levels are welcome. Bring a journal and your favorite pen.
Wisdom House
6:00 - 8:30 pm
$75 per series.
1 CEU available for an additional $50
To register: aelliott@ScarrittBennett.org

May 9, 16, 23 & 30
YOGA PHILOSOPHY
Dr. Zo Newell, a lifelong yoga practitioner with a Ph.D. in religious studies, leads us into the realm of classical Indian thought as found in Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, and some of the shorter Upanishads.
Wisdom House
6:00 - 8:30 pm
$75 per series.
1 CEU available for an additional $50
To register: aelliott@ScarrittBennett.org

Wed., May 9
COMMON TABLE BREAKFAST
Featuring: The Multifaith Perspective with Chance Dillon
An exploration of the religious and spiritual diversity of Greater Nashville, each breakfast features a guest speaker briefly introducing her or his spiritual path, and facilitating small group discussion and Q & A regarding it. Common Table meets on the second Wednesday of each month.
Bennett Hall
7:30 - 9:00am
$10 suggested donation
RSVP: aelliott@ScarrittBennett.org
More info: (615) 320-1182or wisdomhouse@scarrittbennett.org

Sun., May 13
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
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Mon., May 14
MORE THAN A BOOK CLUB
The book club provides a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, enrich your reading experience, and expand your perspective of the issues that are raised in the selected books. The book club meets on the second Monday of each month on the campus of Scarritt-Bennett Center.
7:00 - 8:15pm
Fondren Hall - Harambee Auditorium
Free & open to the public
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Tues., May 15
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Wed., May 16
ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS - LUNCH SERIES
Discussion Theme: Shadow
Facilitated by Rabbi Rami, Essential Conversations is a free wheeling discussion among neighbors gathering over food to share the wisdom they’ve found and their search for more. Held the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
Wisdom House
11:30am-1:00 pm
Learn more

Thurs., May 17
TABLE TALK FOR WOMEN
A monthly lunchtime discussion group focusing on current issues that are important to women. The goal of the program is to bring women together across the many barriers that often separate us to listen, learn, and talk with one another.  Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Bennett Hall
11:30am-1:00pm
Learn more 

Sun., May 20
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Tues., May 22
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
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Wed., May 23
LIVING OUR DYING: THE DREAM WISDOM OF DAVID BLUM
The ultimate encounter with death can either reinforce habitual and outdated life patterns, or open us up to new and grander vistas. Tonight we will screen symphonic conductor and composer David Blum’s amazing film, Appointment with the Wise Old Dog and share Blum’s journey toward death. In the facilitated discussion that follows we explore how facing death can reawaken us to the reality of the psyche and an encounter with the Self.
International Room
7:00pm-9:00 pm
More info: (615) 320-1182or wisdomhouse@scarrittbennett.org

Thurs., May 24
POET’S CORNER
Featuring: Malcolm Glass
A monthly poetry reading featuring a local poet in a relaxed and informal environment.
The Front Porch @ Scarritt-Bennett, 19th & Grand Ave
7:00 pm
Learn more

Sun., May 27
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Tues., May 29
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
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June 2012

Sun., June 3
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Tues., June 5
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
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June 6, 13, 20 & 27
SIT, PRAY, CHANT, BREATHE
Facilitated by Rabbi Rami and guest teachers, this series of workshops explores a variety of spiritual practices from a number of religious traditions. Our goal is both to introduce you to these practices, and help integrate them into your daily life.
International Room
6:30 - 9:00 pm
More info: (615) 320-1182or wisdomhouse@scarrittbennett.org

Wed., June 6
ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS - LUNCH SERIES
Discussion Theme: Transformation
Facilitated by Rabbi Rami, Essential Conversations is a free wheeling discussion among neighbors gathering over food to share the wisdom they’ve found and their search for more. Held the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
Wisdom House
11:30am-1:00 pm
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June 9, 10
MYSTIC HEART RETREAT with Shubalananda Saraswati
Kirtan is traditional Hindu call and response chanting. Shubalananda Saraswati has been leading kirtan for the past 25 years. A Hindu ascetic living in New England, Shubal is a true kirtan wallah (singer) carrying on the tradition of Kirtan, given to him by his Guru Ma Chetan Jyoti. Shubal will offer a deep experience of kirtan and Hinduism on Saturday, a kirtan “concert” on Saturday evening, and a training on Sunday for those who wish to be learn how to lead kirtan under his guidance.
(Tickets are also available to Saturday evening’s concert only)
More info: (615) 320-1182or wisdomhouse@scarrittbennett.org

Sun., June 10
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Mon., June 11
MORE THAN A BOOK CLUB
The book club provides a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, enrich your reading experience, and expand your perspective of the issues that are raised in the selected books. The book club meets on the second Monday of each month on the campus of Scarritt-Bennett Center.
7:00 - 8:15pm
Fondren Hall - Harambee Auditorium
Free & open to the public
Learn more

Tues., June 12
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Wed., June 13
COMMON TABLE BREAKFAST
Featuring: Judaism with Rabbi Rami
An exploration of the religious and spiritual diversity of Greater Nashville, each breakfast features a guest speaker briefly introducing her or his spiritual path, and facilitating small group discussion and Q & A regarding it. Common Table meets on the second Wednesday of each month.
Bennett Hall
7:30 - 9:00am
$10 suggested donation
RSVP: aelliott@ScarrittBennett.org
More info: (615) 320-1182or wisdomhouse@scarrittbennett.org 

Sun., June 17
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Tues., June 19
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Wed., June 20
ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS - LUNCH SERIES
Discussion Theme: Mystery
Facilitated by Rabbi Rami, Essential Conversations is a free wheeling discussion among neighbors gathering over food to share the wisdom they’ve found and their search for more. Held the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
Wisdom House
11:30am-1:00 pm
Learn more

Thurs., June 21
TABLE TALK FOR WOMEN
A monthly lunchtime discussion group focusing on current issues that are important to women. The goal of the program is to bring women together across the many barriers that often separate us to listen, learn, and talk with one another.  Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Bennett Hall
11:30am-1:00pm
Learn more

Sun., June 24
VESPERS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Encounter the sacred in a new and unique way through this music-shaped, experiential worship service held each Sunday at 6:30 in Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music, and using the music to help us experience the Spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder.
Wightman Chapel
6:30-7:15 pm
Learn more

Tues., June 26
TUESDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly 35 minute worship service held each Tuesday that includes preaching, scripture, prayer and music and features guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. This mid-week “Sabbath break” provides a peaceful space for renewal and spiritual refreshment.
Wightman Chapel
12:30-1:05
Free and open to all.
Learn more

Thurs., June 28
POET’S CORNER
Featuring: Brad Bisio
A monthly poetry reading featuring a local poet in a relaxed and informal environment.
The Front Porch @ Scarritt-Bennett, 19th & Grand Ave
7:00 pm
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