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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Rev. Lawson Memoir: Conversation and Book Signing
Sun, Feb 22
|Centenary United Methodist Church
Don't miss this opportunity to honor a living legend and engage with a story that continues to shape our understanding of justice and the beloved community.
Time & Location
Feb 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Centenary United Methodist Church, 584 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN 38106, USA
About the event
Join us THIS SUNDAY, February 22nd at noon!
Celebrate the release of "Nonviolent: A Memoir of Resistance, Agitation, and Love" by Rev. James Lawson Jr., one of the Civil Rights Movement's most important strategists and a close colleague of Dr. MLK Jr.
Featuring:
Co-author Emily Yellin
Rev. Lawson's son, John Lawson
Book signing & community conversation
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesTue, Sep 22Shady Grove Presbyterian ChurchJoin the members of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church for multiple phone bank opportunities!
Multiple Dates
Multiple DatesWed, Sep 23Google MeetYour congregation can play a significant role increasing voter turnout in the upcoming November 3 Elections!
Multiple DatesSat, Sep 26Location shared after registrationTennessee For All, a coalition of labor, faith and community groups, is hosting a two-day Election Defense Workshop in Memphis on Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27th to prepare for potential election interference. HANDS OFF OUR VOTE!
Sun, Sep 27Collins Chapel CME ChurchVoting made simple! Join the CME Church, NAACP, and MICAH Memphis for an opportunity to fellowship and be informed about what is on the ballot for the upcoming state and federal election.
Mon, Oct 05Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchWe hope you'll join us on October 5th from 6-8 pm at Idlewild Presbyterian Church for October's Issues Night!
Sun, Nov 15Avon AcresJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of celebration, community, and great live jazz!
Upcoming Events
- Multiple DatesTue, Sep 22Shady Grove Presbyterian ChurchJoin the members of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church for multiple phone bank opportunities!
- Multiple Dates
- Multiple DatesWed, Sep 23Google MeetYour congregation can play a significant role increasing voter turnout in the upcoming November 3 Elections!
- Multiple DatesSat, Sep 26Location shared after registrationTennessee For All, a coalition of labor, faith and community groups, is hosting a two-day Election Defense Workshop in Memphis on Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27th to prepare for potential election interference. HANDS OFF OUR VOTE!
- Sun, Sep 27Collins Chapel CME ChurchVoting made simple! Join the CME Church, NAACP, and MICAH Memphis for an opportunity to fellowship and be informed about what is on the ballot for the upcoming state and federal election.
- Mon, Oct 05Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchWe hope you'll join us on October 5th from 6-8 pm at Idlewild Presbyterian Church for October's Issues Night!
- Sun, Nov 15Avon AcresJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of celebration, community, and great live jazz!