Sun. Dec. 6th: Congregational Meeting

We have now had a series of four congregational meetings to discuss different options that have been proposed for Brookmeade’s future. During these meetings we have heard presentations about and discussed the four options that were sent out to the whole congregation through special emails. At their request, some members have received this information through the US Postal Service.

At the end of the most recent meeting, it was clear that many members are still not ready to have a formal vote on these options. As a result that meeting was continued to this Sunday, December 6 at 6:00 pm. The purpose of our meeting on December 6 will be for everyone present to share the spiritual, theological and moral reasons that move them to prefer one option over the others. How do you see God moving in and through Brookmeade at this time?  What do you sense as God’s continuing mission for Brookmeade? Sharing our answers to these fundamental questions in each others’ presence should help us feel part of one body of Christ as we make these important decisions.

You can find the link to the zoom meeting in your weekly email. Anyone unable to join via Zoom can call someone on staff or another member of the church to receive help participating through the Zoom phone line or by listening to the Zoom meeting on their phone. They should give a proxy to another member if they will not be seen in the meeting when we finally vote. A special email will be sent this Saturday with instructions on how to join the meeting and attached documents about the options we are discussing. 

We also expect to meet as a congregation on January 10, also at 6:00 pm.

Please keep reading your Beat under “Brookmeade Business” for updates on this important process.

December 2nd-10th: Donate Toys to the Last Minute Toy Store

Once again this year, we will continue our tradition of collecting toys for the “Last Minute Toy Store.” This project provides free gifts for children whose families are unable, for whatever legal or practical reasons, to access state financial benefits to supplement their income, which would otherwise entitle them to state help.

This “last resort” project distributes the gifts to qualifying parents in mid-December so they can plan additional holiday joy for their children. Since the project had to move from West Nashville, the Sheriff’s office has continued it through the South Nashville Police Precinct.

They are looking for donations of new toys, stocking stuffers, books, games, sporting goods, and arts & crafts!

Janet L. has offered to come pick up toys you can contribute at Brookmeade, and deliver them to the South Precinct. You can bring or send them to our office during Lauryn’s office hours (11am-1pm Wed. 12/2 or 12/9), or come say hello to Janet and deposit the items in her open trunk in our parking lot on one of the two Thursdays after Thanksgiving, Dec. 3 or 10, between noon and 1pm. If you can’t come mid-day yourself, see if a friend in the church can deliver for you, or call the office and leave a message to schedule another drop-off time.

Thank you to Janet for keeping the Brookmeade spirit alive in this way!

Sun. Dec. 20th: Youth Zoom Christmas Game Party!

We’re having a virtual youth Zoom party at the end of December!  The whole family is welcome to participate in this Zoom call alongside youth (we’ll play virtual Jackbox games). We will  have 8 people participating as “players” in Jackbox while everyone else is able to sign in on your phone as the “audience” while we watch the game unfold on Zoom.  It’s a great game with lots of options and it’s easy to catch on to!  The game allows for fellowship and fun!  Let us know if you plan to hop on the call (by emailing brookmeade@comcast.net) so we can expect you!

Sunday, November 22nd: Interactive Thanksgiving Service on Zoom

Please join us for a special interactive online Thanksgiving worship service on Zoom on Sunday, November 22nd. We will gather online at 10:15 am and the service will begin at 10:30 am. Below are instructions for joining the meeting. Keep an eye on your mailbox as we have already sent hard copies of the bulletin to you by mail. We hope to see all of you online on Sunday, 11/22! 


Click HERE to join the Thanksgiving Worship Service on Zoom once you have downloaded the Zoom app to your smart phone or computer.


If joining by phone (audio only), please dial by location. You will need to enter the Meeting ID followed by the # sign. 
Dial by your location: 
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) 
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York) 
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) 
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) 
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) 
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 812 4482 5901

Click HERE to follow along with the online worship bulletin for this week’s service!

Nov. 1, 8 and 15: Congregational Meetings and Votes

We are working on our future vision for Brookmeade and we have a number of options to be presented to the congregation. Please be vigilant in checking your emails from Brookmeade for the month of November as we will be sending out Zoom links that will allow you to be present for the meetings. 

The current plan voted on by the council that met in October is to have 3 congregational meetings in November, starting with November 1 at 6 pm.  On November 1, we will also be voting on new church officers who were nominated by the council. The following meeting will be a time for discussion and asking questions. The final meeting is set to be a time for voting on what direction we would like to take next. We will be sending emails relevant to each meeting closer to these dates and will send out postcards as a reminder of these dates as well.  Please plan to be present at these meetings. In preparation for these meetings on November 1, November 8, November 15 at 6 pm please review the documents sent to you by email to best participate in discussion of the options that the congregation has narrowed down. 

Make a plan to be present for these meeting.  There are two options for being present at this virtual meeting: 1) Join the meeting through the Zoom app which can be downloaded for free to your smart phone or computer, then click the link sent to you by email or 2) Join the meeting by calling in using the phone number and meeting ID and passcode, and also have someone in the congregation serve as a proxy to be present to vote for you — proxy forms will be mailed to anyone who requests them. An email will be sent soon with this information. If you have not received the link/phone number by email to join the meeting please feel free to contact us (brookmeade@comcast.net, 615-352-4702).

Please don’t hesitate to contact the church with questions, concerns or interest and please spread the word about these special congregational meetings!

Youth/Young Adult Halloween Gathering

We will have a socially-distant, outdoor, youth and young adult gathering at Brookmeade on October 31st at 5 pm!  We will enjoy an outdoor Halloween movie of the group’s choosing, eat s’mores and roast hot dogs over the fire, and enjoy time together under the stars.  Come dressed up for Halloween (optional) and bring a chair and something warm to wear while we watch a movie together.  Our last gathering was delightful and this one will be too! If you’d like to help with setup or volunteer, please let us know and arrive at 4:30 pm.  If you’d like to help with food or make something yummy for the event, please email brookmeade@comcast.net! 
Happy Halloween!!! 🕷