Why should we care?
SCS’s ability to provide a quality, equitable education is being undercut by high teacher turnover and year-long teaching vacancies, as well as significant maintenance deficiencies within the schools, all of which leads to higher financial, educational, and health costs. A lack of access to wraparound services provided by qualified social workers, psychologists, and nurses inhibits the successful treatment of trauma or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Abuse, neglect, and trauma significantly increase the likelihood of suspensions, juvenile criminal behavior, and incarceration. With a median age four years below the national average, Memphis’s population can support economic development, but only if we provide children in our community access to opportunities and support.
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Equipping people of faith and goodwill to organize communities for systemic change through collective action.
Bond of Love Part 3: Black and Brown Communities Rising Together
Wed, Jun 17
|Aldersgate/La Puerta Fellowship UMC
Time & Location
Jun 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Aldersgate/La Puerta Fellowship UMC, 4459 Willow Rd, Memphis, TN 38117, USA
About the event
Join a community of learners as we take another historical look at Black & Latinx communities coming together to fight for each other’s liberation.
How can we as a community be intentional about carrying the baton forward?
Date: June 17th, 2026
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm. Dinner will be provided from 5:30-5:50 pm
Location: Aldersgate/La Puerta Fellowship UMC, located at 4459 Willow Rd, Memphis, TN 38117
Upcoming Events
Sun, Jun 07Mississippi Boulevard Christian ChurchFaith. Vote. Impact. Our voice. Our vote. Our future.
Tue, Jun 09MemphisThe Transformational Justice Task Force will be meeting in-person at a leader's home. Please feel free to bring food or snacks for the task force. Reach out to the organizer, Rachel Wilson, for the address.
- Wed, Jun 17Aldersgate/La Puerta Fellowship UMC
Multiple DatesThu, Jun 18Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchBetter Transit for a Better Memphis, led by daily riders and other community champions, organizes and advocates for fully funded, accessible, and equitable public transit.
Mon, Jul 06Location is TBDPlease join us July 6th from 6-8pm for MICAH's Issues Night! Location TBD.
Upcoming Events
- Sun, Jun 07Mississippi Boulevard Christian ChurchFaith. Vote. Impact. Our voice. Our vote. Our future.
- Tue, Jun 09MemphisThe Transformational Justice Task Force will be meeting in-person at a leader's home. Please feel free to bring food or snacks for the task force. Reach out to the organizer, Rachel Wilson, for the address.
- Wed, Jun 17Aldersgate/La Puerta Fellowship UMC
- Multiple DatesThu, Jun 18Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchBetter Transit for a Better Memphis, led by daily riders and other community champions, organizes and advocates for fully funded, accessible, and equitable public transit.
- Mon, Jul 06Location is TBDPlease join us July 6th from 6-8pm for MICAH's Issues Night! Location TBD.