The Justice Salon is a ministry of St. Augustine's Chapel dedicated to putting our faith into action around the primary areas of immigrant and refugee rights, racial and economic justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and environmental-ecological justice. We engage in this work through a process of education, reflection and action, engaging in collaborative efforts with many partners. Learn more about our current initiatives below! Contact Tandy Solomon if you want to be added to the Justice Salon email list, justicesalon@staugustineschapel.org.
plug in with the Justice Salon and community partners and put your faith into action!
Lately, the Justice Salon has put on a nonviolent organizing training, supported LGBTQI+ teens through meals at Launchpad, organized at the State Capital, participated in the Music City Iftar, and joined national protests like Hands Off. We are dedicated to being people of faith in the public sphere who believe that love heals.
Bystander Training
Wednesday, May 14th at the CCJ (5201 Alabama Ave) from 6:00-7:30PM
The CCJ and Justice Salon are partnering with The Remix to offer a bystander training to equip individuals with tools and strategies to safely intervene when they witness ICE actions that may be in violations of rights. Please RSVP to this event!
Here is the link for the sign up.
No Hate on My Plate
Thursday, May 15th from 5:30-7:30PM at Thistle Farms, come around the table to meet new folks who you may otherwise not get to know for a free, delicious dinner called No Hate on My Plate.
No Hate on My Plate is an event series designed to bring people together around a shared meal to discuss their experiences and observations of hate, bias, and discrimination in their communities. Natural conversations will be aided by a moderator who will ensure conversations stay relevant and substantive while maintaining a safe and welcoming space.
The discussions simultaneously create community among the gathered participants and provide information about what issues seem to be bubbling up in different areas. This organically leads to networks of support and creates opportunities for early intervention if a particular issue seems to be at a tipping point.
Reach out to Kate Fields (kate@staugustineschapel.org) for more info.
NHoMP events are kept to 35 attendees, so tickets are limited. Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/nhomp-at-thistlefarms
No Hate on My Plate is an initiative of Humans Over Hate: www.HumansOverHate.org.
The Justice Salon invites you to this year's NOAH Banquet
on Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at
Trevecca Nazarene University
Boone Business Building
Nashville, TN 37210
The keynote speaker will be Senator Charlane Oliver. If you would like to attend the NOAH banquet and dinner with St. A's, please register below. St. A's will have 1, possibly 2 tables of 8 people. You are more than welcome to attend for no cost to you, or, if you would like to make a full or partial contribution to the Justice Salon (each seat is $125), then you're more than welcome to. This, however, is not at all required to attend. We value your presence in the Justice Salon and are grateful for your attendance as we support the work of NOAH in Nashville. Donations can be made to St. Augustine's Chapel earmarked for the Justice Salon NOAH banquet.
The Welcome Garden welcomes you!
The Welcome Garden is a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm started in 2023 on the land of Doug and Anne Hardin in Goodlettsville, in collaboration with the Center for Contemplative Justice and the St A’s Justice Salon community. Our desire is twofold; to grow local, organic produce for our community which stewards the land well and extend a place of welcome and part time employment to our newest neighbors in Nashville. Contact Anne Hardin or Tina Tsui with questions. thewelcomegardentn@gmail.com
