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Browsing Room Gallery: A Color Darker Than Black

April 3, 2018 Justin Near

The Browsing Room Gallery at the Downtown Presbyterian Church is pleased to present A Color Darker Than Black by DPC resident-artist Sarah Shearer. Exhibit Title: Sarah Shearer: A Color Darker Than Black Exhibit Dates: April 7 – May 24, 2018 Opening Reception: … [Read more...]

Art, News

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

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9:30 AM - Community Conversation in the Brew Room
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6:00 PM - Browsing Room Gallery in February: Print Fair
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11:00 AM - Sunday Worship
11:00 AM - C.S. Lewis on Broadway!
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11:30 AM - Ash Wednesday Ashes to Go
5:30 PM - Ash Wednesday Service
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Sunday Worship
01 Feb
02/01/2026    
11:00am - 12:00pm
The Downtown Presbyterian Church
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Sunday worship in the Sanctuary
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Extra Collection for Souper Bowl
01 Feb
02/01/2026    
12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Missions/Fish and Loaves
  • Outreach
  On February 1st and 8th, we will take up a monetary collection for the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee’s Centsability fund. Soup Pots for each [...]
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Evicting the American Dream-A Churchwide Film Study
02 Feb
02/02/2026    
6:30pm - 8:45pm
  • Christian Education
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Community Conversation in the Brew Room
08 Feb
02/08/2026    
9:30am - 11:00am
DPC Brew Room: Enter from the parking lot behind the church.
  • Community Engagement
  • Outreach
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Sunday Worship
08 Feb
02/08/2026    
11:00am - 12:00pm
The Downtown Presbyterian Church
  • Worship
Sunday worship in the Sanctuary
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Extra Collection for Souper Bowl
08 Feb
02/08/2026    
12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Missions/Fish and Loaves
  • Outreach
On February 1st and 8th we will take up a monetary collection for the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee’s Centsability fund. Soup Pots for each of [...]
More Info
Evicting the American Dream-A Churchwide Film Study
09 Feb
02/09/2026    
6:30pm - 8:45pm
  • Christian Education
  • Outreach
Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q03-fF960  #PCUSA #HousingCrisis #EndPoverty
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Browsing Room Gallery in February: Print Fair
14 Feb
02/14/2026    
6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Downtown Presbyterian Church, Browsing Room Gallery
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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
15 Feb
02/15/2026    
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Sunday worship in the Sanctuary
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C.S. Lewis on Broadway!
15 Feb
02/15/2026    
11:00am - 12:00pm
The Downtown Presbyterian Church
  • Music
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In The Four Loves, C.S. Lewis describes our attempts to love as God loves as “natural loves” (affection, friendship, romance). These "natural loves" all result [...]
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Evicting the American Dream-A Churchwide Film Study
16 Feb
02/16/2026    
6:30pm - 8:45pm
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Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q03-fF960  #PCUSA #HousingCrisis #EndPoverty
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Ash Wednesday Ashes to Go
18 Feb
02/18/2026    
11:30am - 12:30pm
The Downtown Presbyterian Church
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11:30 to 12:30 Ashes out on front steps
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Ash Wednesday Service
18 Feb
02/18/2026    
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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  • Fellowship
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5:30 Dinner 6:00 Worship
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Sunday Worship
22 Feb
02/22/2026    
11:00am - 12:00pm
The Downtown Presbyterian Church
  • Worship
Sunday worship in the Sanctuary
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Annual Congregational Meeting
22 Feb
02/22/2026    
12:00pm - 1:00pm
DPC Fellowship Hall
  • Congregational Meetings
  • Fellowship
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Evicting the American Dream-A Churchwide Film Study
23 Feb
02/23/2026    
6:30pm - 8:45pm
  • Christian Education
  • Outreach
Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q03-fF960  #PCUSA #HousingCrisis #EndPoverty
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Sunday Worship
01 Mar
03/01/2026    
11:00am - 12:00pm
The Downtown Presbyterian Church
  • Worship
Sunday worship in the Sanctuary
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Events on 02/01/2026
01 Feb
Sunday Worship
1 Feb 26
Nashville
01 Feb
Extra Collection for Souper Bowl
1 Feb 26
Events on 02/02/2026
02 Feb
Evicting the American Dream-A Churchwide Film Study
2 Feb 26
Events on 02/08/2026
08 Feb
Community Conversation in the Brew Room
8 Feb 26
Nashville
08 Feb
Sunday Worship
8 Feb 26
Nashville
08 Feb
Extra Collection for Souper Bowl
8 Feb 26
Events on 02/09/2026
09 Feb
Evicting the American Dream-A Churchwide Film Study
9 Feb 26
Events on 02/14/2026
14 Feb
Browsing Room Gallery in February: Print Fair
14 Feb 26
Nashville
Events on 02/15/2026
15 Feb
Sunday Worship
15 Feb 26
Nashville
15 Feb
C.S. Lewis on Broadway!
15 Feb 26
Nashville
Events on 02/16/2026
16 Feb
Evicting the American Dream-A Churchwide Film Study
16 Feb 26
Events on 02/18/2026
18 Feb
Ash Wednesday Ashes to Go
18 Feb 26
Nashville
18 Feb
Ash Wednesday Service
18 Feb 26
Nashville
Events on 02/22/2026
22 Feb
Sunday Worship
22 Feb 26
Nashville
22 Feb
Annual Congregational Meeting
22 Feb 26
Nashville
Events on 02/23/2026
23 Feb
Evicting the American Dream-A Churchwide Film Study
23 Feb 26
Events on 03/01/2026
01 Mar
Sunday Worship
1 Mar 26
Nashville

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The Downtown Presbyterian Church
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