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The Christmas Fund “And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them…” —Luke 2:9 “The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ for over 100 years, providing emergency grants, supplementation of small annuities andContinue reading “UCC Christmas Fund Offering”

Brookmeade and HTCC Singers will be joining together this Advent Season for choir performances on the first, second and third Sundays of Advent! Our first rehearsal will be this Monday 11/25 from 6-7 pm at the Brookmeade building, and we will have some more upcoming rehearsals through the next few weeks on Sundays and Wed.Continue reading “Advent Choir”

This year we continue our tradition of supporting the Last Minute Toy Store which provides Christmas gifts for families in need. We are currently accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys, and other age-appropriate gifts in the $10 – $25 price range for newborn to 18 yrs of age (please avoid toys that require batteries). GuidelinesContinue reading “Donate to the Last Minute Toy Store by 12/15”

Please join us at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 23rd for our Annual Hanging of the Green! We will decorate our building for the advent season and enjoy fellowship and crafting decorations together. We look forward to this fun time of fellowship together as we decorate the sanctuary, fellowship hall and the halls with our creations. We can’tContinue reading “Sat. Nov. 23rd: Hanging of the Green”

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 TrinityContinue reading “Thurs. Nov. 28th: Thanksgiving Day Potluck”

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 offContinue reading “November Coat Drive”

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 HallwayDrivers–2 to 3 Pick Up atContinue reading “Fri. Nov. 15th: Room in the Inn – Call for Volunteers”

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 forContinue reading “Sat. Nov. 9th: Fall Freshen-Up!”

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 languagesContinue reading “New Upper Room Devotionals”

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 chooseContinue reading “Sun. Nov. 3rd: COW Offering”