Christ UMC is thrilled to announce the 2026 Speaker Series

A Weekend of Contemplative Justice

“Any form of justice must come from a place of contemplation, meditation, or prayer”

When: January 9 - January 11, 2026
Friday @ 7pm | Live Performance of Luna Requiem | Click here to RVSP for Friday
Saturday @ 6pm | Guest Speaker, Rev. Becca Stevens | Click here to RSVP for Saturday
Sunday @ 9:15am | Guest Speaker, Rev. Dr. Scott Owings | No registration required

Where: Christ UMC Main Sanctuary
508 Franklin Road, Franklin TN 37069

Cost: Free to attend, all are welcome!

We ask that you RSVP so we can have an accurate headcount.
 

Christ UMC invites you to join us (and invite a friend or two to join you!) as we welcome guest speakers, Rev. Becca Stevens, Founder of Thistle Farms, and Rev. Dr. Scott Owings, President of the Center for Contemplative Justice in Nashville to talk more about what "Contemplative Justice" means in our hurting world.

Click here to read more about Becca & Scott.

We are also excited to showcase a live performance of Luna Requiem, a musical sound experience (created by Chris Roberts and Rev. Dr. Scott Owings), which reflects the 8 phases of the moon. Click here to listen to Luna Requiem. 

Click the links to learn more about each day's event and to RSVP.

Questions?

Reach out to Steve Middlebrooks, Event Organizer, 

or Alexandra Crocker in the Christ UMC office.