Wednesdays Continuing through April 12th: Lenten Study Series “Finding Grace in the Desert”

Wednesdays at noon at Brookmeade UCC, starting Wed. March 1st and continuing through April 12th
Finding Grace in the Desert:
The desert of lent and these dry times can leave us parched and weary.
You are invited to find and help create a space of prayer, rest and discernment in this season.
This weekly contempletive group will explore wisdom and teachings from Christian mystics including the Desert Mothers and Fathers in order to help us listen and share in God’s Grace.
This gathering will include a time for centering prayer, lectio divina, and other contemplative practices as well as a time to share and talk with one another that we may quench our souls in God’s love and find our way forward.
Rachel Kinney graduated from Vanderbilt Divinity School in 2014 and has been practicing centering prayer for ten years.

Continuing Sundays until April 9th: Lenten Study Series “Unearthing Subversive Imagination”

Unearthing Subversive Imagination: A Lenten Journey for Adults and Youth

Sundays from 9:15-10:15 a.m., Beginning Sunday, Feb. 26 and continuing through April 9

We will use the book The Prophetic Imagination by renowned theologian Walter Brueggemann. About the book: “Writing in a popular, conversational style, Walter Brueggemann shows what the prophetic imagination is and why it can transform the present in powerful and unexpected ways . . . A clear understanding of the prophetic imagination, combining its rich Old Testament heritage and the prophetic ministry of Jesus, leads to the development of an alternative consciousness for our time.”

Our leaders will be student pastors Marty and Angela.

Questions? Contact the church office by phone (615-352-4702) or email (brookmeade@comcast.net)

Fri. Apr. 21st-Sun. Apr. 23rd: Spiritual Retreat

God is Still Speaking—How can We…
Listen to Ourselves, to Each Other & to the Spirit?

Our retreat this year will be at Penuel Ridge Friday April 21st to Sunday April 23rd. We will meet for dinner at the Riverview Restaurant in Ashland City at 6:00 pm, and then proceed to the retreat center. The cost is $80.00 for two days and $40.00 for one day. All are invited and welcome. Please join us for a time of learning to listen, and learning to love and care more deeply. Please sign up with Adora or Naomi by 4/9.

Sun. Mar. 19th: Rise & Shine!

Come join us for Rise and Shine! on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:15 am. Learning and growing activities for all ages.

Since we are now holding Sunday School before the service, kids above kindergarten age are invited to worship with us at the 10:30 am service. Remember to grab a kid’s worship activity bag from the front foyer!

Brookmeade will receive new members on May 7th

All of our new friends are invited to learn more about Brookmeade and consider joining our church. We will gather on Saturday, April 15th from 9 am to 12 pm to find out more about that process and about Brookmeade. Please call the church office (615-352-4702) or email Pastor Sharon (revmama@gmail.com) to let us know if you are interested in church membership and/or would like to know more about Brookmeade.

Holy Week Worship Services

Brookmeade will be hosting a Potluck dinner and worship service with Holy Communion on April 13th, Maundy Thursday, beginning at 6 pm. Please sign up in the fellowship hall.

Howard Congregational UCC (2802 Buchanan St.) will be hosting a Good Friday worship service on April 14th at 6 pm.

Ministers from Howard UCC will join our ministry team to lead both worship services. The Howard UCC Choir will be singing at Brookmeade on Maundy Thursday.

Friday, March 31st: Game Night CANCELLED

***UPDATE! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE

Friday, March 31st: Game Night with State Fair Funnel Cakes and Dessert

Join us on March 31st for dessert and games at 7:00 pm. Bring a friend and your favorite game(s) to play or learn a game you’ve never played before. Puzzles are welcome too, as well as children’s games. State Fair Funnel Cakes, Dessert and beverages will be provided, but we are looking for help setting up and cleaning up. Set up will be at 5:30 pm and clean up whenever the fun ends. Sign up on the sheet on the Community Life Board in the hall or call the church office and leave a message if you and your guests are planning on attending on the 31st.

Sun. March 26th: One Great Hour of Sharing Offering

One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering will be taken on March 26th. This is one of five special National UCC offerings. The theme this year is “You are here” which could easily be the response to a question provoked by tragedy, fear or suffering. As soon as a person calls on God, God is here. OGHS enables the United Church of Christ to reach people and communities affected by disaster, displacement or poverty. OGHS shows the church uniting to respond to the many critical needs present in our world today. Our support is given through partner organizations responding to health, education and agricultural development needs, refugee initiatives and both international and domestic disaster response. Please use the special envelopes for your contribution, every gift allows us to say “You are here”.