Rev. Kelli X, Director of Racial Justice Ministries with Scarritt Bennett, welcomes Dr. Carlotta A. Berry to her podcast Conversations at the Intersections. Dr. Berry is teaches at the Rose-Hullman Institute of Technology and is the Giacoletto Endowed Faculty Chair. She is the first Black woman...
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By Rev. Dr. Sondrea Tolbert Psalm 51:15 — “Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise.” 📖 David’s cry in Psalm 51 flows from a heart burdened with guilt, shame, struggle and deep sorrow over his sin. And yet, even in the midst of...
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By Linda Furtado. Into a body. Not to give it life. But instead, holding grief in lifeless stasis. A tool for others ideas. God can use any circumstance for good. But, we decided God doesn’t know better than us. God says our weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the...
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Executive Director Sondrea Tolbert was honored to receive the Cable Above and Beyond Award from Cable Nashville on behalf of the staff of Scarritt Bennett Center. Cable is the premier leadership organization for women’s professional advancement. As Tennessee’s largest and most established network of diverse professionals,...
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Lots of folks live and work in midtown Nashville and drive by the Scarritt Bennett Campus as a part of their daily and weekly routine, and they aren't aware of the rich history, program offerings, our conference, retreat and lodging options or Community Lunch which...
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By Rev. Dr. Sondrea Tolbert, Executive Director of Scarritt Bennett Center “As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.” — Psalm 71:14 (NIV) In a world that feels heavy with uncertainty, we join the psalmist in making this bold declaration:...
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Camp TALK is on campus! “I’ve been coming to Scarritt Bennett for years,” says Ryan M., Camp TALK Director. “I love open grounds for kickball, the welcoming indoor spaces, and the Community Lunch.” Ryan advocates for Camp TALK to be held here at Scarritt Bennett every year! Camp...
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On June 1, 1988 Scarritt Bennett Center was born and began operations on the former Scarritt College campus in Midtown, Nashville Tennessee. The United Methodist Women, now known as United Women in Faith, bought the buildings and grounds to insure the legacy of Scarritt College...
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In this latest episode of Conversations at the Intersections, podcast host Rev. Kelli X talks with Tayana L. Hardin who will be leading Yoga + Letcio a 4 week series exploring contemplation from the perspective of four precious contemplatives: The Witness, The Priestess, The Warrior,...
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By Rev. Dr. Sondrea Tolbert, Scarritt Bennett Center Executive Director Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6 In this sacred season of June, we lift our voices and spirits in gratitude and awe. We stand in the rhythm of African American Music Month, where...
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