We delivered 47 pounds of food last week to Second Harvest Food Bank. This is a result of the past two months of COW (Contribute Our Wealth) Offerings the first Sunday of each month. Remember to bring non perishable food items and cash on the next COW Sunday, May 5th. The food goes to Second Harvest and the cash is split between Second Harvest and Heifer International.
RISE, Part 2, the Gathering, will be another lovely potluck and it will be combined with the congregational meeting right after church. We will be diving further into the responses from the initial RISE question packet (please contact the church office if you have not received it and would like to add to the questions relevant to Brookmeade). This will be a time of Venn Diagramming so that we can combine our perspectives into a unified vision and mission statement for Brookmeade in light of a rich and deep history that has created a vibrant and diverse environment where all are welcome. This language that we develop together will be used on Brookmeade’s website and word-of-mouth communication. This will help us usher in new pastors as we will be able to communicate who we are through this work that we are doing! Come join the work Sunday, April 28th at 11:30am after church! Bring a dish for the potluck or just come and enjoy. All are welcome.
Brookmeade welcomes Guest Speaker Rev. Elizabeth Caldwell on Sunday, April 28th. Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Caldwell is an author, teacher and quilter. She retired from thirty years of teaching at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago in 2014. Having failed retirement, she enjoys teaching courses in religious education at VDS as an adjunct professor and writing children’s books including, Growing in God’s Love, A Story Bible for Children and God’s Big Plan.
The first Sunday of every month is COW Sunday (Contribute Our Wealth). Everyone is encouraged to bring non-perishable food for Second Harvest. All money donations are split between Second Harvest and Heifer International. Brookmeade doing its part to alleviate hunger!
Project CURE Volunteer Group is scheduled for Saturday, April 6th, from 9:30 am – 12 pm (2300 Clifton Ave, 37209). We will be sorting medical supplies to be sent to hospitals in developing countries. Everyone is welcome, including newcomers! See you there!
Sunrise Service, 6:15am: Watch the sunrise from the Miller Meditation Garden during our outdoor service of song and poetry.
Breakfast at the Loveless Café, 7:45am (RSVP only)
It’s a Brookmeade tradition! Sign-up in the Fellowship Hall, or RSVP by phone or email to the church office by Sunday, April 14th so that all are included in our reservation.
CLICK HERE for the Loveless Cafe Breakfast Menu
CLICK HERE for Directions to Loveless Cafe from Brookmeade
Easter Worship Service, 10:30am
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 31st. You can leave your form and payment in the offering plate or on the desk in the office. Thank you! And please remember to take your plant home on Easter Sunday after the service!
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