I’ve likely mentioned that when I sit down to explore the lectionary passages for a given Sunday, I look in my computer files to see if I’ve written a sermon on any of them before. Having preached through the three-year cycle almost six times, it’s a good, but not certain, bet … [Read more...]
From Pastor Mike — April 9, 2020
For most of us this Sunday will be an Easter like no other. We will not be gathering together, eager to reclaim our “alleluias.” No lilies to take home or brunches to rush off to. The plastic eggs, which normally we’d be filling with less-than-healthful treats, will have to keep … [Read more...]
Update for Sunday Worship
There have been a couple changes to this Sunday’s live stream. First, to best comply with Gov. Lee’s stay-at-home order, Pastor Mike and music director William Taylor will be live-streaming from their homes. You’ll still access the stream from our main Facebook … [Read more...]
From Pastor Mike — April 2, 2020
A New Yorker cartoon on March 30 showed a man and a woman sitting at a kitchen table, he’s looking at his phone while she asks, “Are you talking about the new normal of an hour ago, or is there a new new normal right now?” That’s kind of where we are right now. Every day my … [Read more...]
DPC Book Group is going Virtual!
The DPC book group will have its next meeting on Thursday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. Central by using Zoom! We will be discussing Pain Killer: An Empire of Deceit and the Origin of America's Opioid Epidemic by Barry Meier. To join the group just click on the link below. Join Zoom … [Read more...]
From Pastor Mike — March 26, 2020
The few adult friends of mine who had the good fortune to meet my father all had a similar reaction: “I can’t believe that’s your father.” For one thing, there wasn’t a strong physical resemblance. I very definitely favor my mother (but my sister looks like her dad). And even … [Read more...]
Online Meetup 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 24
Pastor Mike is hosting an online video meetup tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. for DPC members and friends. We’ll be using the easy-to-use Zoom Video Conferencing service. Just click on this link and you’ll be brought into the gathering: https://zoom.us/j/385397633 If you … [Read more...]
March 19 Update on Worship and More
I was on a video conference call yesterday with other pastors from Middle Tennessee Presbytery and one of them said, “I’ve never been a pastor in a pandemic.” That simple truth hit home for all of us. With other kinds of first-time crises most of us can find a colleague who has … [Read more...]
Update on Worship and Programs — Monday, March 16
Yesterday the DPC session made the difficult decision to cancel in-person worship for at least the next two weeks; we will not gather at the church on March 22 or 29. We did not make this decision lightly but out an abundance of caution and concern for the health and wellbeing of … [Read more...]
March 14 Update on Worship and Programs
Dear friends, This morning, like every Saturday, a group of dedicated volunteers and our partners from The Cookery arrived early to prepare to serve our homeless and urban poor guests. But today, instead of a full, hot sit-down meal served in Fellowship Hall we prepared bag … [Read more...]
Browsing Room Gallery: Magical Books and New Looks by Paul Collins and Bandy
The Browsing Room Gallery at the Downtown Presbyterian Church is pleased to present an exhibition of work by Nashville artists Paul Collins and Bandy titled Magical Books and New Looks. Exhibit title: Paul Collins and Bandy: Magical Books and New Looks Exhibit Dates: … [Read more...]
Tornado Update
Dear friends, From the reports I’ve received, no one in the immediate DPC family was injured and for that we may be grateful. But the apartment building of one of our nursery workers, Samantha Barclay was destroyed. Suzie Lane is keeping in touch with her and will let us know … [Read more...]
Sunday School: Seeking Social Justice
Adult Sunday School will resume February 9 for a six-week group study through March 15. Using materials from PC(USA)'s Being Reformed series, DPC Christian Education will host "Seeking Social Justice," designed to inspire participants to think critically about the social, … [Read more...]
2020 Half for the Hungry
The Half for the Hungry Team have begun training for the Rock and Roll Half Marathon! We meet in the parking lot of the Publix store on West End. Meet in the part of the parking lot near the Picnic Restaurant at 9:00 a.m. We journey on the Richland Creek Greenway for about 4 … [Read more...]
Ash Wednesday, February 26
Noon 7:00 p.m. We begin out journey to Holy Week and Easter on Wednesday, February 26. This year we’ll have a service at noon in the Sanctuary for downtown workers, residents, and friends. At 6:00 p.m., we’ll gather for a simple meal in Fellowship Hall then move to … [Read more...]
Browsing Room Gallery: Outskirts by Jodi Hays
The Browsing Room Gallery at the Downtown Presbyterian Church is pleased to present an exhibition of work by Nashville-based artist Jodi Hays titled Outskirts. Exhibit Title: Outskirts: Jodi Hays Exhibit Dates: January 4–February 21, 2020 Opening Reception: Saturday, … [Read more...]
Book Club: No Stopping Us Now
The DPC book group will have its next meeting on Thursday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m. (location to be determined). We will be discussing No Stopping Us Now: The Adventures of Older Women in American History by New York Times columnist Gail Collins. Contact Joel Dark for … [Read more...]
Active Shooter Presentation at Second Pres
On Saturday, January 25, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., there will be an active shooter presentation at Second Presbyterian Church and anyone from DPC is welcome and encouraged to attend. Session members, committee leaders, staff, frequent greeters and Saturday breakfast leaders are … [Read more...]
2020 Homeless Valentine’s Gift Bags
What: Drive for hotel sized toiletries and individual snacks When: From Sunday, January 12 - Sunday, February 9 Where: Collection box next to the prayer table in the sanctuary We will take up items for the gift bags and have an after worship bag stuffing on Sunday, … [Read more...]
Maryland State Boychoir
Sunday, February 16, 2020 The Maryland State Boychoir (MSB) will worship with us on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at our 11:00 a.m. service. Known as Maryland’s “Official Goodwill Ambassadors,” the boychoir is comprised of approximately 130 choristers, ages 7 to 20. Based in … [Read more...]
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