For many years, Brookmeade Congregational Church has been one of few churches in Nashville open on Thanksgiving Day. Open to members and the general public, we have a potluck dinner at 2:00 PM, which is always a great time of fellowship with one another, this year extending an invitation to UCC sister church Holy Trinity Community Church in residence, as well as to the larger Nashville community. Organized by the Fellowship Team at Brookmeade, this is a long-standing tradition of Brookmeade Congregational Church for those who are free to come, who are in town and not otherwise engaged with family on Thanksgiving Day in the afternoon of Thursday, November 28th at 2:00 PM. There is a potluck sign-up in the long hallway of the church, or contact the church office (brookmeade@comcast.net; 615-352-4702) to sign up & indicate what you’re bringing to the feast & celebration!  All are welcome!

HTCC and Brookmeade are hosting a winter coat drive. We will be collecting coats and other warm clothes (shoes, sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves) all through the month of November until December 1st to be donated to those in need! Feel free to bring donations on Sundays or contact the office to arrange another time to drop items off (brookmeade@comcast.net).

This winter season Brookmeade is happy to provide beds, meals and a warm place for unhoused folks in the Nashville community! Our first date hosting Room in the Inn will be Friday, November 15th. Here is a list of ways you can get involved:

Set Up of Cots in Hallway
Drivers–2 to 3 Pick Up at RITI Campus on Friday at 5-5:30 PM
2 Overnight Hosts
Dinner (Coordinator and Helpers)
7-8 Sack Lunches
Breakfast
Drivers–2 to 3 (6 am pick up at Brookmeade to take the participants back to RITI Campus)
Laundry Pick Up
Cot Breakdown
Donations of Socks and Underwear 

Click here to sign up to sign up online!

Our upcoming dates to host will be on Friday evenings for the next several months. Please put these dates on the calendar and decide how you and your family and friends can help: December 20, January 17, February 21. Please contact the church office to learn more.

On Saturday, November 9th, we will meet at our building to freshen up for the fall and prepare for Advent from 10 am to 1 pm. We will be straightening up in the building, moving Pastor Liz’s office, and freshening up the garden and our yard. Everyone please come chip in. Many hands make for light work!

New UPPER ROOM daily devotionals for Nov-Dec are now available without cost in the foyer of the church.  The UPPER ROOM is a great devotional aid to have daily set-aside time for prayer & meditation of sacred scriptures to grow in being closer to God and God’s people across the globe.  Published in 34 languages & distributed all over the planet, the UPPER ROOM is a daily connection with the universal communion of saints as we approach the Advent season.  Pick up a copy in the foyer in the foyer of the church or call the church office to have a copy mailed to you.

First Sundays of the month we collect our COW (“Contribute Our Wealth”) Offering. Monetary donations are split between Second Harvest of Middle TN and Heifer International. You can also bring canned goods on Sunday morning to donate to Second Harvest. Please designate your check for COW Offering or if you give online you can choose COW offering on the drop-down menu on Tithe.ly. Thank you for supporting these important organizations and helping Brookmeade fight hunger!

Our next trip to the Project CURE Warehouse (2309 Clifton Ave, 37209) is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 2nd from 9:30 am – 11:30 am. We will be sorting medical supplies. Newcomers are very welcome! For planning reasons we need a head count for our group prior to volunteering. Please RSVP to the church office ASAP if you plan to attend. Thanks and see you there!

Early voting continues through Thursday, 10/31. For more information and a map of voting locations, click HERE. Click HERE to download a flyer with early voting locations and times. 

Every year, Brookmeaders participate in the “Out of the Darkness” Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk sponsored by the AFSP. To participate you can join the walk, or donate to the cause! The walk will be held at Centennial Park on Saturday, November 2nd at 12 pm (registration at 11 am). To join Brookmeade’s team “All Are Welcome Here” and make donations, click HERE. To find out more about AFSP, click HERE. To find out more about the Nashville Walk click HERE. 

Details:

Nashville Walk Information

Date: Sat. 11/02/2024
On-Site Registration Starts: 11:00 am
Program Starts: 12:00 pm
Location: Musician’s Corner – Centennial Park, Nashville, TN

You can register online in advance, but you can also come walk with us at the park if you haven’t registered ahead of time! Onsite registration is available starting at 11 am.

We are excited to participate in “30 Days of Gratitude” alongside HTCC during the month of November! 

From Aaron Bostwick, HTCC Worship Director: 

“I’m excited to invite you to participate in our 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge this November! This journey encourages us to cultivate an attitude of gratitude by reflecting on the blessings in our lives, both big and small.

We’ll kick off the challenge by starting with a gratitude jar or journal. Each day, you’ll write down one thing you’re thankful for and add it to your jar. But that’s just the beginning! Each day will also feature its own unique prompts and additional challenges designed to inspire deeper reflection and connection.

As you engage in these daily practices, we encourage you to share your moments of gratitude with friends, family, and fellow congregants on our socials. Together, we can uplift one another and deepen our connection as a community. You can pick up your Gratitude Challenge Calendar at church or by clicking here!

Join us as we embark on this heartwarming journey together, starting on November 1st. Keep an eye on our social media for daily prompts, reflections, and inspiration!”

We hope you will embrace this opportunity to reflect on what you are grateful for leading up to the Advent season!