Here at DPC we celebrate Advent and Christmas with a series of unique covers for our Service of Worship bulletins, created by our Artists-in-residence, the DPC kids and church members. Our Service of Lessons & Carols this year begins the incarnational story with … [Read more...]
In Solidarity with Nashville’s Immigrant Communities
On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, a delegation that included Pastor Mike Wilson delivered a letter signed by almost 200 faith leaders across TN to Governor Bill Haslam urging him to veto #HB2315, which bans “sanctuary cities” and mandates local law enforcement officials to comply with ICE … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross 2018: A Lenten Journey – Station #14
Jesus is Placed in the Tomb Matt 27:57-60 That evening a man named Joseph came. He was a rich man from Arimathea who had become a disciple of Jesus. He came to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. Pilate gave him permission to take it. Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross 2018: A Lenten Journey – Station #13
Jesus Dies on the Cross Luke 23:44-46 It was now about noon, and darkness covered the whole earth until about three o’clock, while the sun stopped shining. Then the curtain in the sanctuary tore down the middle. Crying out in a loud voice, Jesus said, “Father, into your … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross 2018: A Lenten Journey – Station #12
Jesus Speaks to Mother and Beloved Disciple John 19:25-27 Jesus’ mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene stood near the cross. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, here is … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross 2018: A Lenten Journey – Stations #11
Jesus Promises His Kingdom Luke 23:39-43 One of the criminals hanging next to Jesus insulted him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” Responding, the other criminal spoke harshly to him, “Don’t you fear God, seeing that you’ve also been sentenced to die? We … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross 2018: A Lenten Journey – Station #10
Jesus is Crucified Luke 23:33-34 When they arrived at the place called The Skull, they crucified him, along with the criminals, one on his right and the other on his left. Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they're doing." They drew lots as … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross 2018: A Lenten Journey – Station #9
Luke 23:27-31 - A huge crowd of people followed Jesus, including women, who were mourning and wailing for him. Jesus turned to the women and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, don’t cry for me. Rather, cry for yourselves and your children. The time will come when they will say, … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross 2018: A Lenten Journey – Station #8
Mark 15:21 Simon, a man from Cyrene, Alexander and Rufus’ father, was coming in from the countryside. They forced him to carry his cross. Write your burdens, or another's, on your own cross or on a piece of paper. Put it in an envelope. If your own, give it to … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross 2018: A Lenten Journey – Station #7
Jesus Condemned by Crowd to Bear Cross audio by Eric Near John 19:6, 15-17 When the chief priests and their deputies saw him, they shouted out, “Crucify, crucify!” Pilate told them, “You take him and crucify him. I don’t find any grounds for a charge against him.” The … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross 2018: A Lenten Journey – Station #6
John 19:1-3 Then Pilate had Jesus taken and whipped. The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and dressed him in a purple robe. Over and over they went up to him and said, “Greetings, king of the Jews!” And they slapped him in the … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross 2018: A Lenten Journey – Station #5
Mark 15:1-5, 15 At daybreak, the chief priests - with the elders, legal experts, and the whole Sanhedrin - formed a plan. They bound Jesus, led him away, and turned him over to Pilate. Pilate questioned him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus replied, "That's what you … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross 2018: A Lenten Journey – Station #4
Matthew 26:70 But he denied it in front of all of them, saying, "I don't know what you are talking about." The DPC book group learned last year that members of our church in 1962 had been involved in the prosecution of Congressman John Lewis. Lewis and others had … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross 2018: A Lenten Journey – Station #3
Jesus is Condemned by the Religious Council Lectio Divina at-home instructions: Print this page or save the scripture below in a separate digital text document. Take a few deep breaths. Read through the passage. Take note of words and imagery that capture your … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross 2018: A Lenten Journey – Station #2
Jesus is Betrayed & Arrested Mark 14:43-46 Suddenly, while Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, came with a mob carrying swords and clubs. They had been sent by the chief priests, legal experts, and elders. His betrayer had given them a sign: "Arrest … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross 2018: A Lenten Journey – Station #1
Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane Matthew 26:36-41 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane. He said to the disciples, "Stay here while I go and pray over there." When he took Peter and Zebedee's two sons, he began to feel sad and anxious. Then … [Read more...]
Wednesday Lunch Announcement
At our meeting on November 19, the session decided to permanently end our Wednesday lunch program and pursue other ways to address the needs of Nashville’s homeless and urban poor population. It was a difficult decision that came after many weeks of meetings, research and … [Read more...]
Pastor Mike’s Response to the Nashville Statement
Earlier this week The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood released a document called The Nashville Statement. It was drawn up by a group of evangelical pastors and theologians and endorsed by 150 initial signatories representing one particular strand of contemporary … [Read more...]
Wednesday Lunch Program
Last Sunday, the session met to talk about issues related to our Wednesday lunch program. The meeting was prompted by an incident of violence at the meal on August 23, but it’s probably true that the conversation was overdue. When we transitioned from a Sunday to Saturday … [Read more...]
Clothing Ministry @ DPC
Hello! My name is Erin Bell, and I am the coordinator for the Clothing Ministry at DPC. I would like to take a moment and elaborate just a speck on what our closet does and how we could best use your help. As you probably already know, each week our church hosts a free … [Read more...]