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DPC Book Club

April 2, 2018 Justin Near

The DPC book group will meet this Tuesday, April 10, at the home of Cary Gibson and Joel Dark. We will be discussing Citizenship Papers by Wendell Berry and On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder. Please contact Joel (joelhdark@gmail.com) for more information. … [Read more...]

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Pentecost 2018

April 2, 2018 Justin Near

Pentecost 2018 will feature two new compositions by CiR, Eric Near, as well as many verses in different styles of Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, written and performed by members and friends of the congregation. Hymn Challenge On Pentecost Sunday, May 20, we’re going to … [Read more...]

News, Worship

2017 Annual Report

March 14, 2018 Justin Near

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At the end of every year the leadership of the church – the pastor, ruling elders, key staff and others – spends some time writing about where we’ve been and where we’re going, producing reports that are both reflective and aspirational. We then compile those reports, along with … [Read more...]

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Stations of the Cross 2018

February 8, 2018 Justin Near

Beginning on the first Sunday of Lent, February 18, the Stations of the Cross will be featured in our Sanctuary and other spaces. The Stations — also called The Way of the Cross or Way of Sorrows — will depict fourteen images of Jesus on the day of his crucifixion. Long a … [Read more...]

Art, News

Lenten Intergenerational Sunday School

February 3, 2018 Justin Near

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During Lent, all ages are gathering together for Sunday School. We meet in Parlor 1, 9:45-10:45 each Sunday. These gatherings will continue through Palm Sunday on March 25.  Come and join us for breakfast goodies, fellowship and Bible study. Questions? Contact Suzie. … [Read more...]

Christian Education, News

“Stigmergy” by Jennifer Pepper

January 21, 2018 Justin Near

The Browsing Room Gallery at the Downtown Presbyterian Church is pleased to present Stigmergy by artist Jennifer Pepper: Exhibit title: Jennifer Pepper: Stigmergy Exhibit dates: February 3 – March 23, 2018 Opening reception: Saturday, February 3, 6-9pm (in coordination … [Read more...]

Art, News

DPC Book Club: The Inner Life of Animals

January 21, 2018 Justin Near

The DPC book group will have its next meeting on Thursday, Feb 8, 6:30pm in the club room of the Viridian (415 Church St). We will be discussing Peter Wohlleben's The Inner Life of Animals. Please contact Joel (joelhdark@gmail.com) for more information. … [Read more...]

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Items Needed for Immigrant Family

January 20, 2018 Justin Near

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As a solidarity congregation, we have our first opportunity to directly support a family in the immediate aftermath of an ICE detention. A husband and his brother have been transferred to a detention center, and his wife has just had a newborn baby. They have two other young … [Read more...]

News, Outreach

Congregational and Corporation Meeting – February 25

January 20, 2018 Justin Near

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Notice is hereby given of the Annual Meeting of the Members of the Corporation of The Downtown Presbyterian Church of Nashville to be held in the Fellowship Hall of the Church on Sunday, February 25, 2018 following the 11:00 AM morning worship service for the purpose of (i) … [Read more...]

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Saturday breakfast canceled for January 13

January 12, 2018 Mike

In expectation of inclement weather and icy roads, we're cancelling our Saturday breakfast ministry for January 13. … [Read more...]

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“Declaration of Independence: What I will become is not what I have been” by artist Cary Gibson

November 26, 2017 Justin Near

The Browsing Room Gallery at the Downtown Presbyterian Church is pleased to present Declaration of Independence: What I will become is not what I have been by artist Cary Gibson. Exhibit Title: Declaration of Independence: What I will become is not what I have been … [Read more...]

Art, News

2017 Staff Evals

October 18, 2017 Justin Near

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Dear DPC members and friends, please take a moment to fill out these quick surveys for our beloved DPC staff. The information you provide will give us valuable feedback to help them grow. Thanks! For Pastor Mike: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KJFCQQS For William … [Read more...]

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Megan Lightell’s “Saving Space” on Exhibit at Zeitgeist

October 18, 2017 Justin Near

Saving Space, a new collection of Megan Lightell's paintings featuring sites protected with assistance of The Land Trust for Tennessee, will be on exhibit at Zeitgeist Gallery (516 Hagan St. #100, Nashville) through mid-December. The exhibit features large-scale canvases and … [Read more...]

Art, News

DPC Book Club: Strangers in Their Own Land

October 18, 2017 Justin Near

The DPC book group will have its next meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 6:30 p.m. in the club room of the Viridian Condos two doors down from the church. We will be discussing Strangers in Their Own Land by Arlie Russell Hochschild. Please contact Joel (joelhdark@gmail.com) for … [Read more...]

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Andrew Bird in Concert

October 17, 2017 Justin Near

Andrew Bird debuts his intimate Gezelligheid performances in Nashville this winter for a two-night residency at the Downtown Presbyterian Church. Appropriating a Dutch term that loosely translates to cozy, the performances concentrate mainly on instrumental violin pieces … [Read more...]

Music, News

92nd Annual Waffle Shop

October 17, 2017 Justin Near

When: Dec. 7, 11am-2pm Where: Fellowship Hall (entrance on 5th Ave. N.) Tickets: $8 in advance (by calling DPC's office at 615-254-7585), $10 at the door Menu: Waffles, turkey hash or sausage, grits, spice tea and coffee. Also included: Bake sale, Christmas gift shop, … [Read more...]

News, Outreach, Urban Poor

Liturgist Training

October 17, 2017 Justin Near

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For two months now you’ve seen and heard announcements about our anticipated move to using as many as three liturgists in our Sunday worship, each one specifically trained as a dialogical, scriptural or prayer leader. The training sessions for each of the three areas will … [Read more...]

News, Worship

New Member Inquirer Session

October 17, 2017 Justin Near

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If you’re interested in becoming a member of DPC or just learning more about the church or being Presbyterian, Pastor Mike will be holding sessions on the following Sundays: October 29 November 5 November 19 November 26 Ideally inquirers will attend the first … [Read more...]

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Browsing Room Gallery: Wailing Wall

September 24, 2017 Justin Near

The Browsing Room Gallery at DPC is pleased to present an installation by Nashville artist Michael Dickins entitled Wailing Wall. Exhibit Dates: October 7 – November 24, 2017 Opening Reception: Saturday, October 7, 6 – 9 pm (in coordination with the downtown Nashville … [Read more...]

Art, News

Benevolence Bazaar 2017

September 23, 2017 Justin Near

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DPC will be holding it's annual Benevolence Bazaar in the Fellowship Hall right after worship on October 22nd. This will be a great opportunity to meet representatives form the various organizations that we as a congregation support, hear firsthand the essential work they do, and … [Read more...]

News, Outreach

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Sunday Worship
28 Dec
12/28/2025    
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Sunday Worship
04 Jan
01/04/2026    
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Coffee Talk with Metro Arts
07 Jan
01/07/2026    
9:30am - 11:00am
The Downtown Presbyterian Church Chapel
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Coffee Talk with Metro Arts is our monthly community gathering where artists, neighbors, and anyone looking to get involved in the Nashville arts scene can connect [...]
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DPC Book Group
08 Jan
01/08/2026    
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Browsing Room Gallery: Print Fair, Second Saturday Art Crawl
10 Jan
01/10/2026    
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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The Browsing Room is pleased to present Print Fair, a traveling exhibition co-curated by Adrienne Outlaw and Janet Decker Yanez. This marks the second stop on the [...]
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Sunday Worship
11 Jan
01/11/2026    
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Ordaining and Installing Church Officers
11 Jan
01/11/2026    
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Community Conversation in the Brew Room
18 Jan
01/18/2026    
9:30am - 11:00am
DPC Brew Room: Enter from the parking lot behind the church.
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Sunday Worship
18 Jan
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07 Jan
Coffee Talk with Metro Arts
7 Jan 26
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08 Jan
DPC Book Group
8 Jan 26
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10 Jan
Browsing Room Gallery: Print Fair, Second Saturday Art Crawl
10 Jan 26
Nashville
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11 Jan 26
Nashville
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Ordaining and Installing Church Officers
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Nashville
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The Downtown Presbyterian Church
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