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CY residents rally to support the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

By Staff on December 6, 2011

By Suzzane Striker I’m a proud resident of CY and member of the CYCA. Anyone who talks to me for more than two minutes knows that. They may not remember my name or much else about me, but they remember I live in CY. Today I’m positively giddy with pride and joy; today once again [...]

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First Congo benefit for Tuscaloosa tornado victims

By Staff on June 15, 2011

By Bard Cole On Thursday, June 23, 7pm at First Congregational Church (1000 S. Cooper) writers from the University of Alabama’s Creative Writing program will be holding a fundraising event called “Tuscaloosa Ink: Alabama Writers in Memphis.” Proceeds from this event will go to the University of Alabama’s Acts of Kindness fund to assist students, [...]

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Posted in Arts, Events, Goings On!, Literature | Tagged arts, books, events, First Congo, fundraiser | Leave a response

Fundraiser for Mid-South Peace and Justice Center – Saturday, January 15

By on January 14, 2011

From Mid-South Peace and Justice Center press release Saturday, January 15, the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center will present their annual benefit gala “Living the Legacy of Nonviolence” in the beautiful sanctuary of First Congregational Church. You don’t want to miss this amazing event. Come here the inspiring words of Van Jones, former special adviser to [...]

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Posted in Community News, Events, Goings On! | Tagged events, First Congo, fundraiser, Mid-South Peace and Justice Center, non-profit | Leave a response

Revolutions Bicycle Trivia Night

By on January 14, 2011

Press release from Revolutions Hey everyone! Come out and support Revolutions by participating in Trivia Night on January 29. I have heard rumors that there will be a bicycle category! We’ll also have door prizes and other swag up for grabs. Doors will open at 6pm and games will begin at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall at First [...]

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Posted in Community News, Events, Goings On! | Tagged First Congo, fundraiser, Revolutions, trivia | Leave a response

First Congo increases food ministry with help from neighbors

First Congo increases food ministry with help from neighbors

By on October 28, 2010

By Nanette Davis The Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner, and many of us are thinking about food. Not only about what will be on our table but what will be on our neighbor’s table. First Congregational Church’s Food for Families ministry provides food for households in the 38104, 38111, and 38114 zip codes. [...]

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Posted in Community News, Food | Tagged Community News, family, First Congo, food, health, midtown, neighbors, non-profit | Leave a response

CY Jabberwocky

By on July 2, 2010

By Kara Chamberlain Cooper-Young is making news. The newly coined CY Jabberwocky is a list of events in or about CY that other media found interesting and buzzed about. House of Mews stays John Giannini, founder and CEO of Memphis-based information and technology firm Service Assurance, made a long-term financial agreement with the House of [...]

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Posted in Business, Goings On!, Music | Tagged Business, CY 4-Miler, events, First Congo, fitness, neighbors, Otherlands | Leave a response

Erioca Ensembles warmly welcomes Sanford Allen

By on June 1, 2010

By Michael Gilbert The eminent violinist, Sanford Allen, will be the guest artist for the Eroica Ensemble’s concerts on June 5th and 6th. With Music Director, Michael Gilbert, conducting, Mr. Allen will perform the virtuosic Bruch Concerto in G minor as well as the Haydn Concerto in C major. Trained at the Juilliard School and Mannes College of Music in New York [...]

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Posted in Arts, Goings On!, Music | Tagged First Congo, mus, music | Leave a response

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