Category Archives: mission and outreach

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 isContinue reading “Sun. March 26th: One Great Hour of Sharing Offering”

Sun. Mar. 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!

Sun. Feb. 5th: Souper Bowl of Caring

The NFL Super bowl is February 5th. That is also the date of the annual “Souper Bowl of Caring” at Brookmeade. As in years past we try to alleviate hunger by bringing in cans of soup that we will deliver to Second Harvest Food Bank. February 5th is also “COW Sunday”, instead of passing aroundContinue reading “Sun. Feb. 5th: Souper Bowl of Caring”

Donate Purses to the Homeless Women’s Shelter by Dec. 11th

We are collecting women’s purses to give to the Homeless Women’s Shelter for Christmas. If you a have a used purse you can donate, or if you can help by purchasing items to fill these purses, please bring all items to church by December 11th. The following items are needed: Kleenex single packs, feminine products,Continue reading “Donate Purses to the Homeless Women’s Shelter by Dec. 11th”

Collecting Toys for the Last Minute Toy Store

Once again this year, we will collecting toys for the Last Minute Toy Store. They prefer unwrapped new toys for ages Birth to Teenage, in the $10 – $20 range.  Please no battery operated toys. Gift Cards are also welcome. The last Sunday to donate will be Dec. 11. Please bring gifts to the frontContinue reading “Collecting Toys for the Last Minute Toy Store”

Fri. Oct. 21st: Claudia Nygaard Benefit Concert

Come join us on Friday, October 21st at 7 pm in the Brookmeade Sanctuary for a special concert by singer/songwriter/storyteller Claudia Nygaard. Concert tickets are $10 and half of the  proceeds will benefit Room in the Inn. Come fellowship with us, listen to some great music and help support Room in the Inn, which providesContinue reading “Fri. Oct. 21st: Claudia Nygaard Benefit Concert”

Sun. Oct. 23rd: Brookmeade Welcomes Speakers from Nashville International Center for Empowerment

“How to help Immigrants and Refugees in Nashville” In recent years, Nashville has become the home of many immigrants and refugees from around the world. The Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE) is one of several organizations that works with this growing population. The staff of NICE helps immigrants and refugees learn English, obtain employment,Continue reading “Sun. Oct. 23rd: Brookmeade Welcomes Speakers from Nashville International Center for Empowerment”