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 Fall

Basketball Registration Opens

September 18
For boys and girls ages 4 – 14, basketball registration opens Monday, September 18 and closes Friday, October 20. For those between the ages of 6 – 14, practices start the week of November 6, and games begin December 2. For 4 – 5 years of age, the first session is Saturday, January 6 at 9 AM. Registration is $60 for ages 4 – 5 and $90 for ages 6 – 14. Registration fees include uniforms. Scholarships are available upon request.

Delight @ NaCoMe: All Church Retreat

Friday, October 13 – Sunday, October 15
Enjoy intentional Sabbath at our annual all-church retreat at NaCoMe – our home away from home in Pleasantville, TN. Come for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation while spending time with the body of Christ that we call Idlewild. The cost is $250 per private room or $65 per gender-specific shared room. Meal packages range from $40 – $60. Scholarships are available.

Halloween Carnival

Saturday, October 28
All Hallows Eve invites us to party as we anticipate All Saints’ Day – a day in the Church’s calendar in which we celebrate all who have faithfully served God. Join us to party, play games, trick or treat, cake walk, and more!

All Saints’ Potluck

November 5 | After Worship
Feast with us as we honor the communion of saints and give glory to God for our ordinary, holy lives. Bring a side dish/salad/dessert that reminds you of a loved one. We will provide our famous fried chicken for the main course!

Pottery Sale/Soup-to-Go

November 12 | After Worship
Come for the soup, and stay for the pottery! Soup purchases help our Youth Ministry scholarships while pottery sales support our beautiful pottery studio.

Food & Fellowship: Advent Gathering

November 28 | 6 – 7:30 PM
Join us for a meal and fellowship as we prepare our hearts and homes for the coming Advent season.

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