May, 2

Fran McKendree in an outdoor concert
May 2, at 7:00 p.m. on the lawn at at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church on Signal Mountain will host Fran McKendree in an outdoor concert. The concert is free and open to the public with an offering collected to help defray expenses. The audience is welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to enjoy the concert on St. Timothy’s front yard. In the event of rain, the concert will be held inside the church. Beginning at 6:00, refreshments, including picnic supper items, will also be sold by the youth of the church to support summer mission trips.

This will be McKendree’s second concert at St. Timothy’s. In September 2006, he entertained an enthusiastic, intergenerational audience. His concerts are very participatory with the audience encouraged to sing many styles of songs with him.

The Rev. George Choyce, Rector, said, “Whether you’re in the front row or the back, you feel he’s singing just to you.” Associate Rector Kathryn Mathewson added, “He makes me laugh and go deeper in my spirituality and is a thoroughly engaging person.” Both priests agree that Fran has a way of using music that touches all ages and invites his listeners into the celebration of what it means to find joy in our lives.

McKendree’s career began as he played guitar and sang with the folk band McKendree Spring. In the 1970s, he toured with musicians like Elton John, Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor, and Ike and Tina Turner. His guitar now rests in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

McKendree’s musical and spiritual life took a turn when he discerned a call to work within the Episcopal Church by revitalizing worship through music. He sees this work as “a chance to challenge people with music. Spirituality in music is really deep in the Episcopal Church.”

For More Information contact Philip Newton, Director of Music Ministries (423) 886-2281x107
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 630 Mississippi Ave., Signal Mountain, TN 37377 Map.
 

May, 4

Choral Evensong followed by a potluck parish supper
Sunday, Sunday, May 4th at 5:30PM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Athens, TN

The service will feature the elegant voices of Chorus Peregrinus, a singing group from Georgia. You may remember that this group was with us last spring for an Evensong service. They are a talented bunch and a delightful group to worship with.

Make plans to join us, and bring a dish to share for supper!

For more information contact Diva Creps, (423)745-2224
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 123 South Jackson St., Athens, TN 37371 MAP

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The University Choir sings Choral Evensong
Sunday, May 4th at 4:00pm(CST) at All Saints' Chapel, Sewanee: The University of the South

Robert G. Delcamp, University Choirmaster and Organist leads the University Choir in Choral Evensong on the first Sunday of the each Month when school is in session. The Choir numbers from 50 to 60 undergraduate students and sings each week during term for the Sunday Eucharist in All Saints' Chapel as well as singing a monthly Choral Evensong and numerous other services and concerts during the school year. The Choir has toured extensively throughout the United States and has made eight tours of England, singing the service of Choral Evensong in 23 cathedrals.

For more information contact Virginia Cunningham, 931-598-1701
All Saints' Chapel, 735 University Ave., Sewanee, TN 37383 Map
 

May, 12

Presenter Formation for Contemplative Service
May 12-18, Monday 6 pm until Sunday 3 pm (CST)

The Presenter Formation provides training and practice in interiorizing and communicating the essential elements of an Introductory Workshop on Centering Prayer, as well as an opportunity to look at ones own Centering Prayer practice in light of the Essentials. Prerequisites are prior attendance at an 8 or 10-Day Intensive Retreat and the daily practice of Centering Prayer. The Course includes Centering Prayer and presentations by the staff and participants.

Presenter: Gail Fitzpatrick-Hoper, President and CEO of Contemplative Outreach, Ltd.


Residential Fee: $650, Deposit: $50
Please complete and return the Online Registration Form at least fourteen (14) days prior to event.
St. Mary's Sewanee: A center for Spiritual Development, 800-728-1659
 

May, 20

NAIFA Golf Tournament to Benefit Hosanna Community
Tuesday May 20th at Windstone Golf Club

Come out for the day and enjoy golf, refreshments and prizes. This is the fifth year that the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has organized a golf tournament to benefit Hosanna Community. To reserve your foursome or to become a sponsor contact Bobby Crates, 870-1338.

Hosanna Community, 6410 Grubb Rd., Hixson, TN 37343.
 

May, 31

Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
May 31, Saturday 9 am until 3 pm (CST)

The workshop offers a contemporary presentation of the discipline of Centering Prayer as silent communion with God beyond concepts, words and images. Centering Prayer is a method of prayer, which prepares us to receive the gift of God's presence, traditionally called contemplative prayer. It consists of responding to the Spirit of Christ by consenting to God’s presence and action within. It furthers the development of contemplative prayer by quieting our faculties to cooperate with the gift f God’s presence.

Presenter: The Rev. Tom Ward, Episcopal priest for over thirty years, served parishes in Mississippi and Tennessee and recently retired as the University Chaplain at Sewanee, the University of the South.

Fee: $35
Please complete and return the Online Registration Form at least fourteen (14) days prior to event.
St. Mary's Sewanee: A center for Spiritual Development, 800-728-1659
 

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