“The Strengthen the Church (STC) Offering reflects the shared commitment of people across the United Church of Christ to cooperatively build up the UCC. Conferences and the national setting equally share the gifts given by members and friends through their local congregations. The funds raised support leadership development, new churches, youth ministry, and innovation in existing congregations. By your generosity to this offering, you build up the Body of Christ. As God calls our congregations to be the church in new ways, your generosity will plant new churches, awaken new ideas in existing churches, and develop the spiritual life in our youth and young adults.”

Brookmeade will be collecting the STC offering all through the month of May. You can bring a check (memo: STC offering) on Sunday mornings, or donate via Tithe.ly by scanning the QR code and designating “STC Offering” in the drop-down menu! Thank you for your generosity in supporting this important ministry of the UCC!

Our next COW Offering (collected on the first Sunday every month) is Sunday 5/3! “Contribute Our Wealth” benefits Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN and Heifer International. Help Brookmeade fight hunger in the Nashville and wider world community by donating canned goods, cash or check, or donating via Tithe.ly (choose COW Offering in drop down menu). Thank you for your generosity!

Join our Project CURE Volunteer Group Saturday, May 2nd from 9:30 – 11:30 am! We help sort medical supplies on the first Saturday of every month at the Project CURE warehouse (2309 Clifton Ave. 37209). These are surplus supplies that are sent to countries all around the world that need them. No training required to participate! Please RSVP to the church office if you plan to attend. Thank you for helping support this important ministry.

Our Learn & Grow adult Sunday school class will resume meeting on Sunday, April 19th at 9:15 am to continue our Living the Questions study. “Living the Questions: An Introduction to Progressive Christianity” ~ this series is “for those who are yearning for something more than the shallow platitudes that too often pass for theology in our churches. It’s for those who are looking for a faith conversation that encourages questions and open dialogue.”

Upcoming Schedule:
Living the Questions ~ “Call to Covenant”:
April 19 A Kingdom without Walls
April 26 Social Justice: Realizing God’s Vision
May 3 Incarnation: Divinely Human
May 10 Prayer: Intimacy with God
May 17 Compassion: The Heart of Jesus’ Ministry
May 24 Creative Transformation
May 31 Embracing Mystery

All are invited to the Upper Room UCC Fellowship Spring Potluck Brunch on Saturday, April 25th @ 11:00 am at Howard Congregational Church (2802 Buchanan St.). This will be a potluck brunch gathering of our three Nashville-area UCC churches to grow closer to God and one another. Special Guest Speaker from Birmingham: Rev. J R Finney, Pastor of Covenant Community Church, and formerly Moderator of the Southeast UCC Conference, speaking on the Spring theme: “Renewed Life through Prayer & Meditation” as we celebrate the renewal of life that comes with the Spring! Bring family & friends and a brunch dish for great UCC fellowship & inspiration!

We are seeking volunteers weekly to help set up for Coffee Fellowship after service. There is a sign up sheet located in the hallway, or you can contact the church office for more details! Thank you!

In celebration of Easter, Brookmeade’s Fellowship Team is organizing a potluck breakfast for Easter Sunday at 9:15 AM in the Fellowship Hall of the church. West Meade neighbors & the greater Nashville community are cordially invited and also welcome to stay for Easter Sunday worship at 10:30 AM. RSVP via the signup sheet in the long hallway of the church, or contact the church office.

Join our Project CURE Volunteer Group Saturday, April 4th from 9:30 – 11:30 am! We help sort medical supplies on the first Saturday of every month at the Project CURE warehouse (2309 Clifton Ave. 37209). These are surplus supplies that are sent to countries all around the world that need them. No training required to participate! Please RSVP to the church office if you plan to attend. Thank you for helping support this important ministry.

Join us Thursday, April 2, at 6 pm for communion and a meaningful Tenebrae service. Tenebrae means “Shadows.” This service will bring attention to the shadows leading to Christ’s Passion. It will walk us into the Kidron Valley and remind us of the power of facing our shadows so that we will find ways to change, to repent, to turn around and live into new life the life of co-creating God’s kindom on earth. Come and engage, touch community and lean into the good work of Holy Week.

It is time to order the Lilies and Hydrangeas that will decorate our sanctuary for Easter Sunday! Order forms for Lilies and Hydrangeas are located in the front foyer. Please place your orders and make payment no later than Sunday, March 29th You can leave your form and payment in the offering plate or on the desk in the office, or contact the church office by phone or email to place your order. Thank you! And please remember to take your flower home on Easter Sunday after the service.