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The Welcome Table: Why We Eat Together

Updated: Feb 9


FA Memphis Connection Team – Welcome to the Table

The Heart Behind Wednesday Nights

Every Wednesday at 5:00–6:15 PM, we gather at First Assembly Memphis for a shared meal designed for community connection. We sit together. We meet new people. We help families, singles, students, and seniors find a table where they can belong.

This is a community dinner built for relationship.

Why We Eat Together

We prioritize shared meals because they create consistent, low-pressure space for conversation, friendship, and follow-up.


We believe no one should eat alone in our church family.

Wednesday nights exist because:


  • Everyone has a place at the table – singles, couples, families, students, newcomers, and long-time members

  • Conversation builds community – we learn names, stories, and needs in a natural setting

  • Consistency creates belonging – week-to-week meals make it easier to reconnect, check in, and stay connected


Diverse hands sharing food family-style at church community dinner table

What Happens at the Table

On Wednesday nights, we provide a simple, organized environment focused on community:


  • Hot, home-style meals (weekly menu: www.famemphis.org/wednesday-menu)

  • Shared tables for all ages – families, singles, kids, teens, and seniors eating side-by-side

  • Connection Team greeting, seating, & introductions – we help people find a table and meet others

  • Time to connect before ministries – conversation, encouragement, and practical support


We use dinner time to help people move from visitor to connected.


Tea Party Gathering

The Big Picture

Wednesday dinners support a larger goal: consistent community care.


We use this weekly gathering to reduce isolation and create reliable connection points for people across the greater Memphis area.


When you sit at our table, you are joining:


  • A community that learns your name & your story

  • A team that follows up & helps you take next steps

  • A place to build real friendships

Your Invitation

If you are new to the area, attending for the first time, or looking for consistent community: we have a table for you.


Next step: Visit www.famemphis.org for service times, directions, and weekly updates.


Wednesday Family Dinner Details

Time: 5:00–6:15 PM Location: First Assembly Memphis Cost: Suggested donation (no one turned away) Menu: Posted weekly at famemphis.org/wednesday-menu


Contact & Connect

First Assembly Memphis Phone: 901-737-3200 Website (CTA):www.famemphis.org Online Community:dotfamemphis.org

Notes:

Use this space for personal messages, prayer requests, or table assignments:

Draft Only – Connection Team Internal Use

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