8:30 – Chapel Worship Service
9:40 – Sunday School Classes for Children, Youth, and Adults
11:00 – Sanctuary Worship Service (In-person and Online)
Whether you’re visiting for the first time, or a longtime member, we are blessed to have you here.
In this beautiful, traditional space you will find a welcoming, celebrating, serving family of faith. We don’t all look or act alike; God knows we don’t all think alike. We don’t all read the Bible the same way. We bring different questions, and we carry different burdens. But every Sunday, we worship together as one.
⛪ Order of Worship:
Our worship focuses on the challenges of contemporary life as we seek to know and follow God. By following along in the worship bulletin, the first-time worshipper can easily navigate the service. On a second visit, you’ll know exactly what to do.
📖 Teaching:
Sermons honor the best of Biblical scholarship along with the compassion of Jesus. In prayer and sacrament, we find the Risen Christ present.
🎵 Music:
Music at Idlewild is a vehicle for prayer. Music’s primary expression is the participation of all who are gathered for worship. The congregation’s song is supported and embellished by organ, choir, handbells, and other musical instruments.
🍷 Communion:
We share bread and cup each week at the Chapel Service and on the first Sunday of each month in the Sanctuary Service. If you feel called, you are welcome to join us.
Children are always welcome in worship. In addition, nursery care is available for children from newborn to 3 years old, during worship and the Sunday School hour. During the sanctuary service, children of all ages come forward for a special Time with the Younger Church. After, children ages 3 through kindergarten may go to Worship and Wonder for their own worship time. Learn more about our Children’s Ministry here.
Ages 3 – 5th grade | Room 326
The children’s Sunday School classes start the morning all together with songs, skits, games, and a bible story. Then they break into age-based small group classes, where they are immersed in God’s story through developmentally-appropriate activities and play.
6th – 8th grade | Room 306
Middle schoolers meet to play games, work on service projects, and examine a scripture of the week.
9th – 12th grade | Various
High schoolers have the option to join the Middle School class in 306, volunteer with Children’s Sunday School, or head to Room 321 for a donut and catch up with Jeanene.
Adults | Various
There is something for everyone! Hear from scholars, spend time in prayerful contemplation, or engage in meaningful discussions. Learn more about Adult Sunday School offerings here.
Idlewild Presbyterian Church is located at 1750 Union Avenue Memphis, TN. Parking is on the west side of the church, at the corner of Union and Evergreen. Entrances to the main Sanctuary and Jones Education Building are on Evergreen. Head to the glass doors and the welcome team will help you find your way.
On Sunday Evenings, the Youth Group meets for fellowship, games, dinner, and discussions around faith. Sometimes we jump in the church van for an off-campus trip for fun or community service. 6th – 12th graders are welcome! Learn more about our Youth Ministry here.
