Lee Brown is a special part of Sycamore View history. Lee was on and off the streets of Memphis for over twenty years. But for those of us who knew Lee, he was more than “that homeless guy.” He was our friend. In 2018, Lee passed away, but the things he taught us hold true. We were Lee’s family. He was ours. And here at Sycamore View, we get to be a part of a story God is still writing, and we're glad Lee Brown was a part of it.In 2028, Sycamore View Church will turn 50 years old, and we want to do this right. We want to use the next few years as a season of reflection and preparation: reflection concerning all God has done through this church and preparation for God’s future here. So we’re launching what we’re calling “50 for 50.”Telling fifty stories.Over fifty months.Celebrating fifty years.At the beginning of every month until the spring of 2028, we will release a new story celebrating events, ministries, people, and risks, all in attempt to honor ways God has shaped and formed this church.Sycamore View is a community church based in Memphis, Tennessee. Learn more about our community and mission at sycamoreview.org.

In this 50 for 50, Patrick Parson shares about the connection between Sycamore View Church and Memphis nonprofit HopeWorks. HopeWorks, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that seeks to serve the poor through outreach programs that develop individual worth, encourage personal responsibility and promote the honor and value of work. By implementing a holistic approach through daily classes and meals, educational training and spiritual counseling, HopeWorks strives to break the cycle of poverty, addiction and chronic unemployment in the city of Memphis. Our church helps this incredible ministry by providing financial resources, food, and volunteering.
In 2028, Sycamore View Church will turn 50 years old, and we want to do this right. We want to use the next few years as a season of reflection and preparation: reflection concerning all God has done through this church and preparation for God’s future here. So we’re launching what we’re calling “50 for 50.” Telling fifty stories. Over fifty months. Celebrating fifty years.

At the beginning of every month until the spring of 2028, we will release a new story celebrating events, ministries, people, and risks, all in attempt to honor ways God has shaped and formed this church.

Sycamore View is a community church based in Memphis, Tennessee. Learn more about our community and mission at sycamoreview.org.

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Five years ago in March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic took the world by storm. In this 50 for 50 podcast, Anna is joined by executive minister Jim Hinkle and lead minister Josh Ross to discuss what it was like for a church to go through that season. In 2028, Sycamore View Church will turn 50 years old, and we want to do this right. We want to use the next few years as a season of reflection and preparation: reflection concerning all God has done through this church and preparation for God’s future here. So we’re launching what we’re calling “50 for 50.”Telling fifty stories.Over fifty months.Celebrating fifty years.At the beginning of every month until the spring of 2028, we will release a new story celebrating events, ministries, people, and risks, all in attempt to honor ways God has shaped and formed this church. Sycamore View is a community church based in Memphis, Tennessee. Learn more about our community and mission at sycamoreview.org.Music Licensed Through MusicBed Sync ID: MB01CVXYFTLGAPZ

This is the first story about one of our elders' position papers. Anna is joined by Megan Epperson Louderback, a Sycamore View member, to discuss Sycamore View's stance on divorce and remarriage. They discuss what it's like to attend a church as a divorced person. You can read the full position paper here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b643a0cf57d19c9905736/t/5ecdb0690d634c6b2adb4aa5/1590538349193/Shepherds+-+Marriage%2C+Divorce+%26+Remarriage.pdf

In 2028, Sycamore View Church will turn 50 years old, and we want to do this right. We want to use the next few years as a season of reflection and preparation: reflection concerning all God has done through this church and preparation for God’s future here. So we’re launching what we’re calling “50 for 50.”Telling fifty stories.Over fifty months.Celebrating fifty years.At the beginning of every month until the spring of 2028, we will release a new story celebrating events, ministries, people, and risks, all in attempt to honor ways God has shaped and formed this church.Sycamore View is a community church based in Memphis, Tennessee. Learn more about our community and mission at sycamoreview.org.

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Welcome to Year Two of the 50 for 50 podcast! Thank you for joining us in this journey. In this episode, Stoney and LeAn Ramsey join Anna to talk about Project Freedom, an initiative from 2006 that helped Sycamore View expand our facilities, eliminate debt, and explore new ministries.

In 2028, Sycamore View Church will turn 50 years old, and we want to do this right. We want to use the next few years as a season of reflection and preparation: reflection concerning all God has done through this church and preparation for God’s future here. So we’re launching what we’re calling “50 for 50.” Telling fifty stories. Over fifty months. Celebrating fifty years. At the beginning of every month until the spring of 2028, we will release a new story celebrating events, ministries, people, and risks, all in attempt to honor ways God has shaped and formed this church. Sycamore View is a community church based in Memphis, Tennessee. Learn more about our community and mission at sycamoreview.org.

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Surprise!! This is a special edition, bonus episode of 50 for 50. Consider it our Christmas gift to you! Let's recap our 2024 stories together and look ahead at what's to come.

We've had a great year of telling the stories of Sycamore View, and we hope you've enjoyed it just as much as us! Thanks to our podcast guests, we've all gotten to learn more about our history and our church family.

We'll be back in the new year to continue diving deep into our most foundational stories, and we can't wait to share them with you.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Watch our 50 for 50 stories here: www.sycamoreview.org/50-for-50

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In this episode of the 50 for 50 podcast, Anna is joined by Sycamore View worship minister Kip Long as they discuss the beginnings of the Praise Team at Sycamore View and everything that came from it.

In 2028, Sycamore View Church will turn 50 years old, and we want to do this right. We want to use the next few years as a season of reflection and preparation: reflection concerning all God has done through this church and preparation for God’s future here. So we’re launching what we’re calling “50 for 50.” Telling fifty stories. Over fifty months. Celebrating fifty years. At the beginning of every month until the spring of 2028, we will release a new story celebrating events, ministries, people, and risks, all in attempt to honor ways God has shaped and formed this church. Sycamore View is a community church based in Memphis, Tennessee. Learn more about our community and mission at sycamoreview.org.

In this episode of the 50 for 50 podcast, Anna is joined by Sycamore View shepherd John French, who is one of the leaders of a ministry called Sunday Samaritans. This group was formed in 2005 and has been at constant work since then to do good work in the Mid South. Check out their website to learn more: https://sundaysamaritans.com/

In 2028, Sycamore View Church will turn 50 years old, and we want to do this right. We want to use the next few years as a season of reflection and preparation: reflection concerning all God has done through this church and preparation for God’s future here. So we’re launching what we’re calling “50 for 50.” Telling fifty stories. Over fifty months. Celebrating fifty years. At the beginning of every month until the spring of 2028, we will release a new story celebrating events, ministries, people, and risks, all in attempt to honor ways God has shaped and formed this church. Sycamore View is a community church based in Memphis, Tennessee. Learn more about our community and mission at sycamoreview.org.