NURTURE MINISTRY

The Nurture Ministry prioritizes programs which expand opportunities for non-competitive creative play within the congregation; offers team sports that develop skills and self-determination in a positive environment within the congregation and in the community. The 1750 Arts Ministry under the Nurture Ministry. Our vision is to provide opportunities grounded in our Divine Creator that stir imagination, provoke wonder, form faith, and invite transformation.

Take a Look

Pottery Studio

Jones Building (225E) | Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 PM

Donations are appreciated to cover the cost of supplies. 

Facilitator Amanda Kohr: amanda.kohr@gmail.com

Pickleball

Jones Building Gym | Mondays & Wednesdays 1-3pm | Fridays 10am-12pm
Requested donation of $2
Paddles and balls available

Coming up in the Summer...

Community & Connection

Stax Music Academy at the Shell: (June 24, 6:30 PM) Meet us at the Overton Park Shell (1928 Poplar Avenue) for a free Stax Music Academy concert! The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., but you can join us as early as 6:30 p.m. (The Nurture Ministry will be there to greet you!) 

Pack a picnic basket with food and beverages or purchase food and drinks at the Shell. Please bring your own blankets and lawn chairs.

Twilight Thursday (July 13, 6 PM) Meet us at 6 p.m. at the Memphis Botanic Garden (750 Cherry Road) for Twilight Thursday! Explore the Garden after hours while enjoying food trucks and live music. The cost is free for Garden members and children under 2, $12 per adult, $7 per child ages 2 – 12, and $10 per senior (ages 62+). 

Memphis Redbirds (July 29, 6:30 PM):Join us at 6:30 p.m. at AutoZone Park’s Third Base Cove (200 Union Avenue) for a Memphis Redbirds baseball game, dinner, and fireworks! Price per person is $15 with a $50 cap per family. (Price includes both admission and dinner.)

Past Exhibitions

2022 Art Show: Meditating on Water

Heat, light, warmth, sun, growth, burning, crackle, fire! This exhibition had submissions from members of all ages and mediums. Their prompt was to create a work of art inspired by the element of fire. Anne Bradley Thomas prompted the work with a podcast of ideas, meaning-making, and examples of other artists inspired by the element.

Listen to the podcast here.

See the incredible work below:

2021 Art Show:

Meditating on Water

 

This exhibition had submissions from members of all ages. Their prompt was to create a work of art inspired by the element of water. Anne Bradley Thomas prompted the work with a podcast of ideas, meaning-making, and examples of other artists inspired by the element.

Listen to the podcast here.

Click here to view the incredible work our artistic congregants did!

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Installations

Jacob Pierce

Director of Nurture Unit

901-726-4681 ext. 225

901-494-8137 (cell)

jpierce@idlewildchurch.org

Shari Gross

Coordinator of Nurture Unit

901-726-4681 ext. 224

901-371-7840 (cell)

sgross@idlewildchurch.org