Come explore scripture through making art and having conversations with other women in the congregation! We will begin with a focus on women’s stories and paper mediums, but our focus and mediums will be shaped by the interests of the group. We will have our first gathering on … [Read more...]
Congregational Meeting
The session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, October 2, immediately after worship in the Sanctuary. There are three items of business on the agenda: Elect a nominating committee for 2016 Approve revision to DPC’s by-laws Vote on a motion from the session to … [Read more...]
BenBaz 2016
What’s BenBaz? It’s short for Benevolence Bazaar, our annual opportunity to learn more about the many nonprofit organizations that receive time, talent or treasure from DPC members. After worship, please join us in Fellowship Hall to meet representatives of some of the 15 … [Read more...]
DPC Workshops
Downtown Presbyterian Church artists will be donating their time and supplies for workshops that teach a craft, skill, or artistic technique. Open to the general public, attendees of each workshop can pay a $5 registration fee per workshop to guarantee them a spot in the class, … [Read more...]
Church Picnic – Sept 11
Church Picnic - Sunday, Sept 11 after worship at Shelby Bottoms The church is providing the chicken. Everyone is asked to bring their favorite side dish, and perhaps a beverage to share. The church will provide ice, and all plastic and paper ware. Everyone is encouraged to … [Read more...]
Plastic Grocery Bags Needed
You know you have a drawer full of plastic supermarket grocery bags. We need them! Our Saturday breakfasts guests can use them to take extra food with them and we often have extra food. So empty that drawer and leave your bags in the kitchen. And we can always use new … [Read more...]
New Adult Education Series Begins on The Wired Word
Adult education will be taking a three-week break and starting up again on Sunday, August 21, with weekly sessions based on “The Wired Word.” We’ll delve into contemporary news topics and how they can be examined with Scripture as the point of reference. Discussions topics … [Read more...]
New Adult Education Series
Our six-week program entitled “Reading the Bible for Understanding” continues this Sunday, July 10, with session 4. We’re taking a fresh look at how to read the Bible with the focus on Gospels, letters, narratives, and poetry. This is the first of four courses selected from … [Read more...]
Limited Edition Print for Sale as Carpet Fundraiser
Dave Coleman created this linoleum block print for the plaque we presented to building manager Paulino Jarquin a couple weeks ago. Now you can have your own copy for a donation of $10 to the sanctuary carpet replacement fund (larger donations are welcome). The print is 5 X 7 … [Read more...]
Sanctuary Carpet Fund Drive Update
To date $5,865 has been pledged. So our goal of $10,000 for the drive is still a ways away. We hope that you’ll prayerfully and generously contributing. And don’t forget to order your limited edition Dave Coleman print (see below). Your generosity will help us to continue … [Read more...]
Paper Drive – Extended
Our annual paper drive has been extended -- the last day to contribute is now July 17. Bring your offerings of paper goods to help us restock our supplies. We can use most anything made of paper: toilet paper; napkins, paper towels and drink cups; copy paper in either letter … [Read more...]
Beer & Theology: Young(ish) Adult Bible Study – Summer Schedule
The Beer & Theology group will meet every 4th Wednesday during the summer: July 27 and August 24. They will resume every week gatherings in September. Led by Ashley Rube (VDS intern), this gathering is intended for the young, post-college professionals (or graduate … [Read more...]
Pastor Mike Loves His Sister
Parking
Parking for DPC worship and breakfast volunteers is still in the Premier lot at 147 4th Ave. North 4th Avenue is one-way. You must come down 4th from Church. NOTE: you must take a ticket from the machine when you enter the lot. Then you'll receive a ticket at the church … [Read more...]
Village Day Play Dates
We gather together weekly (when we can) for 'Village Days" on Fridays from 10 am -noon - since it takes a small village to raise our little ones. Because we are a downtown church, with very limited parking, we meet at one of our homes or favorite parks. We have coffee and tea, … [Read more...]
New Beginnings Reports
Click on the links below for the various New Beginning reports. All reports are in pdf format. Report from session, June 2016 New Beginning small group facilitators' report Small group executive summary Appendix and demographic information April 2015 initial … [Read more...]
Saturday Breakfast
Our new breakfast service to Nashville's homeless and urban poor is off to a great with Lambscroft Ministries, handling food preparation and DPC members and friends taking care of serving, cleanup and hospitality. Last Sunday we served more than 120 guests and expect that number … [Read more...]
Morning Brew – A Sunday Gathering
Morning Brew is now meeting Sunday mornings at 8:45 (or thereabouts) for discussion, meditation and prayer. The gathering will feature good coffee, good conversation and good friends. All are welcome! Morning Brew is a perfect opportunity for choir members, parents dropping … [Read more...]
