Brookmeade will be collecting toys for the next four Sundays to be given to The Last Minute Toy Store. We ask that you not bring toys that require batteries. We will have a collection box in the foyer for the toys. The Last Minute Toy Store provides Christmas gifts to families in need.
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Thurs. Nov. 23rd: Annual Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch
It is a long standing Brookmeade tradition to eat a meal on Thanksgiving Day. This tradition was started as a way to fellowship together for members who did not live close to family. This is a potluck meal with traditional Thanksgiving fare beginning at 2 pm. A signup list is posted in the hall onContinue reading “Thurs. Nov. 23rd: Annual Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch”
Room in the Inn 2017-2018
Once a month during the winter season Brookmeade provides warm beds, meals and showers for several homeless men in our community. If you would like to volunteer to help with Room in the Inn, please sign up on the Mission and Outreach bulletin board in the hallway. The dates this season are: November 19th, DecemberContinue reading “Room in the Inn 2017-2018”
Sun. Nov. 5th: Last day to order Poinsettias
It is a Brookmeade Christmas tradition to decorate our sanctuary with poinsettias generously ordered by the congregation, commemorating loved ones past and present. Those who order poinsettias are encouraged to take them home after the Christmas Eve Candlelight service. There are order forms located on the table in the front foyer. Please turn your orderContinue reading “Sun. Nov. 5th: Last day to order Poinsettias”
Sun. Oct. 29th: Music Sunday
CHURCH FAMILY, OCTOBER 29th is MUSIC SUNDAY. Our theme for the service is “Changes”. I chose the theme because Autumn is a time of seasonal change. We are also in our transition time of change with our new church leadership. What does CHANGE mean to you? We invite you to share a reading (scripture, poem,Continue reading “Sun. Oct. 29th: Music Sunday”
Sun. Nov. 5th: Contribute Our Wealth Offering
The 1st Sunday of each month is COW Sunday. We ask everyone bring in non-perishable food items. We will bring the groceries to Second Harvest Food Bank. We also take up a monetary collection which is split between Second Harvest Food Bank and Heifer International. Brookmeade doing a small part to alleviate hunger!
Sat. Nov. 4th: Project CURE Volunteer Group
Project CURE is scheduled for Saturday, November 4th, 9 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!
Sat. October 21st: Outdoor Maintenance Day
Hello everyone! Come enjoy some fellowship and the new, cool weather on Saturday, October 21st. We will enjoy each other’s company and focus on maintaining our outdoor space and yard before the winter comes. We will meet at 8 am and work until about 11 am. Snacks and hot coffee provided!
Diary of a Trip to Washington DC by Joanne Ball
Diary of a Trip to Washington DC: The March for Civility Before the Trip “So do you think you are going to change the Nazis’ minds by going to the peace rally?” someone asks me? No, that is not why I am going by Greyhound to the March for Civility in Washington DC. I don’tContinue reading “Diary of a Trip to Washington DC by Joanne Ball”
Sun. Oct. 15th: Congregational Meeting and Potluck
Please join us for the Congregational Meeting and Potluck on October 15th following the worship service. There is a signup sheet on the Community Life bulletin board.
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