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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On any given day people from all walks of life cross Scarritt Bennett's campus to walk the labyrinth in our Peace Garden, dine at Community Lunch, attend conferences and retreats, walk their dogs and enjoy family outings on our peaceful 11 acre campus in MidTown...
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By Mark Blankenship, Nashville Bureau Chief of The Food Section One of Nashville’s best meat-and-threes is only open 90 minutes a day, four days a week. It doesn’t take reservations. It doesn’t have a sign out front. In fact, it’s not even really a restaurant. It’s...
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Scarritt Bennett ED Rev. Dr. Sondrea Tolbert welcomes Yuri Cunza, President & CEO of the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC), and Chamber members. NAHCC chose Scarritt Bennett’s Community Lunch as the location for their most recent gathering on the World Day for Cultural...
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Rev. Kelli X, Scarritt Bennett Center's Director of Racial Justice Ministries, and host of the podcast Conversations at the Intersection featured artist and actor Saul Williams and Rev. jeff o. carr for a discussion around the movie "Sinners" in Harambee Auditorium on May 20. The a...
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By Rev. Dr. Sondrea L. Tolbert, Scarritt Bennett Center Executive Director Wall in ruins Recently, a car unexpectedly hit the stone barrier wall in front of Wightman Chapel. The impact was a jolt, a stark reminder that life can sometimes feel like it’s been shattered in an...
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