Sun. July 29th: Music Sunday – “As the Spirit Moves”

Sunday, July 29th: Music Sunday – “As the Spirit Moves”

Please make plans to share in our next Music Sunday on July 29th. We want all to feel welcome to share a song, a poem, a lyric, or a story that has moved you in a special way. Also, feel free to request a song or reading that moves you. We ask that you make any song or reading requests ASAP and let us know by July 22nd if yuou want to participate in the service on July 29th. Contact (call or text): Steve Deasy (615-596-1826) or Mike Ross (615-513-9676).
Close-up of sheet music

Mon. June 18th: Pride Spirituality Night

We have the exciting opportunity to kick off Nashville Pride week by participating in Pride Spirituality Night on June 18th at 7pm in Vanderbilt’s Benton Chapel. Information about Brookmeade will appear in a resource guide that will be handed out at the event, which includes information about inclusive religious and spiritual communities in Nashville. Here’s how else we can participate…

  1. Visit social media and spread the word: Here is the link to the Pride Spirituality Night event page.  https://www.facebook.com/events/2186432504705942/
  2. Like to sing?The leaders of Pride Spirituality Night are looking for artists, musicians, and singers that would want to participate in the service. They will have one rehearsal the night before for the joint choir. If interested, please email Sarah or the church office.
  3. Show up at Pride Spirituality Night. Kick off pride week and link arms with those who consider themselves as spiritual in our beloved city of Nashville. It is beautiful when we can come together so please don’t miss this opportunity! Sarah plans to attend and looks forward to sitting with you!

June 23rd-24th: Nashville Pride Festival

Brookmeade does not have a booth at Pride Fest this year but we can still support the event! Pride Fest has something for everyone to enjoy: Equality Walk at 10 am Saturday, Kids Activities, Live Music, Drag Shows, Youth Pavilion, and over 200 vendors including local artists and businesses. And it only costs $5 per day! You won’t want to miss the 2018 Nashville Pride Festival in downtown Nashville Saturday, June 23rd – Sunday, June 24th. For more information visit www.nashvillepride.org. If you plan to participate in the Equality Walk Saturday at 10 am, Brookmeaders will be meeting at the intersection of 2nd & Commerce St at 9:30 AM.

Sun. June 3rd: COW Offering

The first Sunday of every month we Contribute Our Wealth (COW) to help fight hunger in Middle Tennessee and worldwide. On COW Sunday we ask everyone to bring in non-perishable foods to put in the shopping cart. These foods are delivered to Second Harvest Food Bank. We also take up a cash collection that is split between Second Harvest and Heifer International. Remember to bring in food and extra offering for COW (Contribute Our Wealth) Sundays!

Sunday, May 13th: COW Offering

Contribute Our Wealth (COW) Offering has been moved to Sunday, May 13th this month. On COW Sunday we ask everyone to bring in non-perishable foods to put in the shopping cart. These foods are delivered to Second Harvest Food Bank. We also take up a cash collection that is split between Second Harvest and Heifer International. Remember to bring in food and extra offering for COW (Contribute Our Wealth) Sundays!

Sunday, May 20th: Strengthen the Church UCC Offering

On Sunday May 20th, Pentecost Sunday we will take up the offering Strengthen the Church.The Strengthen the Church offering supports the expansion of ministry and growth of UCC local congregations. Your support of this offering will help the UCC fulfill on its commitment to creating a just world for all by investing in new ministries and practices that meet the emerging needs of local communities. This is one of the five UCC offerings that Brookmeade participates in every year. Look for the special offering envelopes in the bulletin.