Music That Feeds: Summer Jazz Concerts Support Olive Branch Pantry

ount of Olives Lutheran Church in Phoenix invites you to two special summer concerts in their Music for Food series—free events where beautiful jazz meets bold mission. On Saturday, June 8 at 5:30 PM, enjoy Jazz Vespers with Beth Lederman and Hope Morgan. Then return on Saturday, July 13 at 5:30 PM for another Jazz Vespers featuring Beth Lederman with Dennis Rowland, former vocalist with the Count Basie Orchestra.

Both performances will be held at Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, 3546 E Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018, and are offered at no cost to attendees. A reception with light refreshments will follow each concert, supported by a Thrivent Action Grant.

These concerts benefit the Olive Branch Community of Hope Food Pantry, a ministry of Mount of Olives that feeds over 150 families each week. This pantry—once a coat closet—has grown into a vital community lifeline through partnerships with St. Mary’s Food Bank and Waste Not.

As people of faith, we are called to serve and feed our neighbors. The Music for Food series is a powerful expression of that call, combining soulful jazz, community connection, and shared generosity.

Bring a friend, enjoy the music, and support the work of feeding families in our community. Together, let’s put faith into action—through harmony and hope.