COKESBURY NEWS

FOR WOMEN OF ALL AGES AND LIFE STAGES

Cokesbury Women meet on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 am.

• Mom's Group (for moms with kids at home) - "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brene Brown
• Elijah: Faith & Fire by Priscilla Shirer
• Luke in the Land by Kristi McLelland
• Breath by Priscilla Shirer
• Beside II Care Group for Surviving Spouses - This group is designed as ongoing support and encouragement for women who are learning to carry grief and love forward in life. The theme is “learning how to live with more love than pain”. 

Wednesday Night Mom's Group - In the moms' group, we will be looking at Brené Brown's book, "The Gifts of Imperfection". We all want to be the perfect mom, but that is not possible. We will walk together through each of her "Guideposts" to try to combat the desire to be perfect. Most importantly, though, we will share in this beautiful journey of motherhood that is the hardest and by far the most rewarding gift in our lives. The Wednesday Evening Mom's Group begins September 3 and meets from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

Our Thursday Morning Bible Study will resume on September 11. This fall, we'll study Deborah: Unlikely Heroes and the Book of Judges by Sandra L. Richter. We gather at 9:30 for video teaching, then break into small groups for discussion, wrapping up by 11:30.

First Sunday Ladies' Night is the first Sunday of every month, September through May. Join us on September 7 for Trivia!

Monday Mornings - Beside I - A Ministry for Surviving Spouses - This group is designed for women who are newly experiencing grief or who are at the beginning stages of wanting to understand more about grief. Whether a loss has happened recently or years ago, we believe this group is a good starting place to learn the “language of grief” and ways that the body, mind, and heart can respond to this significant life experience.  Beside I groups will form in September and January of each year, allowing women the opportunity to take Next Steps as they feel led. Women are welcome to join or drop in on this group at any point. This group meets on Mondays from 10 to 11:30 am.

Save the Date for our Women's Retreat - November 14–16!

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

What are Community Nights? 

• Hot meal for everyone, including kids’ menu
• Friends, new and old
• Optional classes or groups for all ages

What classes and groups are being offered? 

• Moving Forward: An open share group for anyone interested in building community.
• Divorce Care by Recovery at Cokesbury Classes begin 8/26 at 6 pm each week.
• Foundations: Led by Cokesbury pastors, an introduction to the Bible and Christian Faith
• David & Paul: Led by Cokesbury pastors, explore the lives of two important biblical figures to understand what it means to be a person “after God’s own heart.” 
• Financial Peace University: Classes begin 9/9 at 6 pm each week. Cost is $100.
• Child care & a spot for kids of all ages

Who is it for? 

• You! 

Can I come just for dinner? Can I come just for class?

• Yes! 

What is on the menu?

• Subscribe to our weekly emails or follow us on Instagram to see the weekly menu!
• Typical meals: Pizza, taco bar, soup and salad, BBQ - and there’s always dessert! 

What are the dates? 

• Kick off on August 26 with dinner. Divorce Care will begin on 8/26. We’ll also have a Knoxville Legal Ministry Training, and a Justice Knox Listening Session on kick-off night. 
• Classes begin on September 2. 

What time? 

• Dinner starts at 5:30; Divorce Care begins at 6:00; all other classes and groups begin at 6:30
  

WORSHIP AND COMMUNITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Join us on the first Sunday of the month for dinner, worship, and community for young adults. Childcare is available for kids in preschool and younger. We're back on Sunday, September 7, from 5 to 6:30 pm. Join our text list for updates.

COKESBURY KIDS ARE BACK ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS!

Kids in Kindergarten through 4th grade are invited to join us for Cokesbury Kids each Wednesday night on the South Campus! We're ready to welcome kids at 6:15, programming begins at 6:30, and pick-up is at 7:30. Let us know we can expect you!

COST OF POVERTY EXPERIENCE COMING TO COKESBURY

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in poverty? The Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE) is a 2.5 hour simulation that explores the lived experience of poverty firsthand through the eyes of real families. We will host COPE training on Tuesday, October 7 (Knox County’s Fall Break), beginning at 5:30 pm in Jan Sanders Hall on the South Campus.

GRIEF SHARE

Grief Share is for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. We meet on Monday evenings from 6:30-8 pm in Room 200 on the North Campus and on Zoom. Register using the button below.

KNOXVILLE LEGAL MINISTRY

No one should face confusing legal circumstances alone. We can help. Knoxville Legal Ministry holds a FREE monthly legal advice clinic on the North Campus at Cokesbury Church. Clinics are held on the second Saturday of each month from 8:45 am to 12 noon. 

The next clinic will be on Saturday, September 13.

We will help provide answers and direction regarding your legal matters, create a customized plan for you, and walk through a step-by-step process to finding freedom. 

To get started, gather any information you’d like for us to review, make an appointment at link the below. Learn more by emailing knoxlegalmin@cokesbury.tv. 

CARE & SUPPORT FOR FOSTER & ADOPTIVE FAMILIES

We are excited to share an opportunity for individuals and families who are on the foster care and/or adoptive journey. Whether you are a current foster or adoptive parent or are interested in learning more about what it means to foster or adopt, we invite you to join us on Wednesday Nights at 6:30 in the conference room on the North Campus. Cokesbury Kids and Cokesbury Students meet at the same time as our group, so your kiddos will be having fun while you take part in this group. Questions? Email Heidi for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: Depending on the weather, The Foster & Adoptive Support Group is meeting at Hey Bear Cafe: please email Heidi to confirm the meeting location.

LISTEN EVERYWHERE!

Now available for worship services and events in the Sanctuary on the South Campus and the Worship Room on the North Campus: Assistive Listening technology! Whether you use Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids or have headphones (including wireless earbuds) that work with your smartphone, you can connect directly to the sound system for Assistive Listening. Simply join the "Assistive Listening" secure wifi network while you are on campus with us, and download the "ListenWIFI" app from your app store. For more information, stop by the Information Desk and ask about Assistive Listening.

YOUNG AT HEART

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for lunch, fellowship, and special programming. For those of us who are still young at heart; ages 55+. Questions? Contact Shirley at 865-246-0448 or email at sgross@cokesbury.tv.

MONTHLY MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST

Our Monthly Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be on the third Thursday of each month. Join us at 8 am on the North Campus for breakfast and fellowship. 

LANGUAGE FLUENCY

In an effort to better serve our neighbors, we are collecting information on language fluency. If you are fluent in a language other than English, will you please fill out this form? We may be in contact with you if we have a guest or client who needs help with translations to access our services. Thank you!

AMAZON WISH LIST

We keep a Wish List filled with the items we need most in Fig Tree and the Connection Center. From essential clothing, to sleeping bags, to items to help set up a new home for our newly-housed neighbors, the wish list is full of items to share hope with our guests. Please send your purchases to the Wish List address.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INCREDIBLE GENEROSITY

Thank You for your faithful giving to God’s work at Cokesbury, and your incredible generosity. Your gifts equip us to love people into a relationship with Jesus to change the world. To give to Cokesbury Church or to view 2023 giving, click here.

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PODCASTS

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COKESBURY APP

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SING WITH US!!

The Cokesbury Choir is welcoming new members! Join us as we raise our voices in beautiful anthems and worship songs. No experience is necessary. We help lead worship each week in our Traditional worship service on the South Campus. The choir meets every Wednesday at 6:30 pm in the lower level of the South Campus. Reach out to Marcelo at (865) 247-3714 with any questions.