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Tennessee Governor Lee has called a special session for the Tennessee Legislature beginning August 21, in which he will again urge enactment of an order of protection law, which would allow courts and law enforcement to temporarily remove firearms from people for up to 180 days if a judge finds a person poses a “currentContinue reading “Addressing Gun Violence in TN”

Our Southeast Conference hopes to see YOU at Kirkwood UCC in Atlanta on Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3 for the 57th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Conference, United Church of Christ. Please be sure to register ASAP, as a headcount is needed for catering. There are many terrific opportunities that will be available during the gathering.Continue reading “June 2nd-3rd: SEC UCC Annual Meeting”

The Strengthen the Church (STC) Offering reflects the shared commitment of people across the United Church of Christ to cooperatively build up the UCC. Conferences and the national setting equally share the gifts given by members and friends through their local congregations. The funds raised support leadership development, new churches, youth ministry, and innovation inContinue reading “Sunday, May 28th: Strengthen the Church UCC Offering”

A gathering of all Nashville–area UCC churches for a potluck brunch at Howard Congregational Church (2802 Buchanan St.) to grow in the spirit of prayer and in fellowship with one another! Special Guest Speaker: Rev. Patricia Shropshire, Lead Chaplain at Vanderbilt University Medical Center! Rev. Patricia has deep ties to the Nashville-area UCC as she was formerly PastorContinue reading “Sat. May 20th: Upper Room UCC Fellowship Potluck Brunch”

Brookmeade members, please plan to attend our Congregational meeting on Sunday, May 7th following the worship service. For full details on what will be discussed and voted on, please see your weekly email, the Brookmeade Beat, or contact the church office!

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. May 7th: COW Offering”

Our next trip to the Project CURE Warehouse (2300 Clifton Ave.) is scheduled for Saturday, May 6th from 9:30 am – 12 pm. We will be sorting medical supplies. Newcomers are very welcome! For planning reasons we need a head count for our group prior to volunteering. Please RSVP to the church office ASAP ifContinue reading “Sat. May 6th: Project CURE Volunteer Group”

The May-June issue of the UPPER ROOM is now available without cost in the foyer of the church.  Published in 36 languages & distributed throughout the world, the UPPER ROOM is an interdenominational & international devotional aid for having set-aside time for daily prayer & meditation on sacred scriptures.  For those who wish to receiveContinue reading “NEW Upper Room Devotionals”

Please join us for a “Spring Cleaning” on Saturday, April 29th from 9:30 am – 12 pm as we prepare for summer with various cleaning projects outside on our property, including clearing leaves and debris and trash, as well as sprucing up our building indoors for upcoming events. If you are able to help, please RSVP toContinue reading “Sat. Apr. 29th: Spring Cleaning Day”

Learn & Grow meets Sundays at 9:15 am. After Easter we will use two books to guide a discussion on church growth. It will be an opportunity for self-examination and consider how Brookmeade needs to change to experience renewal and growth. “In “Prophetic Renewal: Hope for the Liberal Church” Reverend Michael S. Piazza tells theContinue reading “New Learn & Grow Series starts this Sunday 4/16!”