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 this Spring

Soccer Registration Opens

January 8 – February 9
For ages 4–12, spring soccer registration is open through February 9. Registration is $60 for ages 4 – 5 and $90 for ages 6 – 12. Registration fees include uniforms. Scholarships available upon request.

Ages 6 – 12 start practice the week of February 26, and games begin March 23. For 4 – 5 year olds, the first session is Saturday, April 6 at 9 AM.

Yoga

Saturdays at 9 AM, January 6 – February 10
For six weeks, practice Sabbath through prayerful yoga on Saturday mornings at 9. Classes are taught by Emily Draffen in the Nurture classroom. Donations appreciated.

Community & Connection
Bass Pro Shop Bowling

Saturday, January 13, 3 – 5 PM
Come and play at our next Community & Connection gathering! Bring friends, invite new people, and bowl with the body of Christ that we call Idlewild. All ages welcome.

Community & Connection
Memphis Hustle Basketball Game

Friday, February 9, 7 PM
It’s Idlewild night at the Memphis Hustle, the NBA G League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies! Enjoy a basketball game with friends and family at the Landers Center. Tickets are $10 each. Register in Realm.

 
Food & Fellowship: Shrove Tuesday

Tuesday, February 13, 6 PM
Our Shrove Tuesday dinner offers a time of joyful fellowship as we eat pancakes and anticipate our Lenten journey together. $10 per adult, $7 per child with a $30 cap for family.

Adult NaCoMe

Friday, March 15 – Sunday, March 17
This weekend retreat for adults includes a blend of programming, intentional Sabbath, and Sunday morning worship. The tentative cost for the retreat per couple is $375 (including room and meals). Per individual, pricing ranges depending upon the number of people in a cabin. This price range is
$125 – $145 (includes bed and meals). Scholarships may be available. Register in Realm.

Pentecost Potluck

Sunday, May 19, Following 11 AM Worship
Come together in one place and celebrate the pouring out of the Holy Spirit on the Church! Our Pentecost Potluck is on Sunday, May 19, immediately following worship. We will serve fried chicken, green beans, mac and cheese, and rolls. Please bring salads, other sides, and desserts to share. Donations appreciated.

 

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