
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.
Equipping people of faith and goodwill to organize communities for systemic change through collective action.
Faith & Democracy: For People of Fatih & Good Will
Sun, Mar 22
|Evergreen Presbyterian Church
Sunday March 22nd from 1-3:30 pm at Evergreen Prebyterian Church. Registration form is linked; snacks & childcare will be available.


Time & Location
Mar 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Evergreen Presbyterian Church, 1567 Overton Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38112, USA
About the event
Are you concerned about the Memphis “Safe” Task Force occupying Memphis? Do you feel overwhelmed by the harm being done to the most vulnerable in our city with our tax dollars? Do you want to learn how you can respond in an organized and faithful way? This training will give people of faith and goodwill an opportunity to understand a broader and more cohesive picture of what is happening in our city and our country. We will grapple with the enormity of what is at stake, and together, build a vision and action plan to make Memphis a place where each person can thrive.
There will be snacks and childcare available! Please name childcare needs in the linked registration form.
Upcoming Events

Mon, Jun 01The Church of the River (First UnitarianMake sure to join us at Church of the RIver on Monday, June 1st from 6-8 pm for MICAH's mothly Issues Night - we hope to see you there!
Thu, Jun 04First CongoWith Voter Suppression at it's highest level in decades, we need trained deputy registrars to help protect people's right to vote. Sign up to get trained as a deputy registrar!
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Upcoming Events

Mon, Jun 01The Church of the River (First UnitarianMake sure to join us at Church of the RIver on Monday, June 1st from 6-8 pm for MICAH's mothly Issues Night - we hope to see you there!
Thu, Jun 04First CongoWith Voter Suppression at it's highest level in decades, we need trained deputy registrars to help protect people's right to vote. Sign up to get trained as a deputy registrar!
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.
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