The Downtown Presbyterian Church

Where you are welcome. No exceptions.

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Volunteer Opportunities

One of the best things about DPC is the abundance of opportunities to get involved and make a difference. Take your Christianity from abstract concept to practical reality. Not only will you change the lives of those around you… but also yourself! If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please feel free to contact the church directly or email the appropriate contact below. Here are a few ideas on how to get involved:

Worship & Arts

  • Serve as liturgist (15 min +service)
  • Communion prep (30 min)
  • Music: choir, instruments, handbells, etc.
  • Make art for service
  • Set up for major services (30-60 min)
  • Set up chapel for worship (30-60 min)
  • Clean or repair choir robes
  • Prep pews for worship (1-2 hrs, 2x/mth)

Hospitality

  • Greeters for worship (30 min +service)
  • Art Crawl (3 hrs, 1x/mth)
  • Congregation event setup (30 min +event)
  • Congregation event cleanup (30 min +event)
  • Serve as a church rep for community events (1-3 hours)

In-Reach

  • Call members
  • Visit members
  • Send cards of care and concern
  • Help w/meal trains
  • Congregational care tasks unique to an individual’s need

Outreach

  • Help with community service drives
  • Visit benevolences (1 hr +travel)

Fish & Loaves Meal Ministry

  • Volunteer with meal assembly or service
  • Coordinate 1 Saturday each month (Sat. 7:30-10:30 1x/month)

Education

  • Moderate Sunday School (1 hr +prep)
  • Serve as Presbytery Commissioner (3-5 hrs +travel; open to any Ruling Elder)
  • Help facilitate faith-based events at DPC

Building & History

  • Help with landscaping
  • Church tours (2 hr, requires orientation)
  • Misc. building cleanup

Communications

  • Graphic Design/layout
  • Photography
  • Digital/Social Media
  • Writing
  • Website development
  • Video Production
  • Marketing & Promotions
  • Update bulletin boards (1 hr, 1x/mth)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Fish & Loaves (formerly Saturday Breakfast)

If you are interested in volunteering for our Fish & Loaves meal ministry, we’d love to welcome you! Click the image below to view our volunteer needs and signup to join us in service. For more information, email dpcbreakfast@gmail.com.

DPC provides volunteers with complimentary parking in the SP+ garage at 147 4th Ave. N. As you enter the garage on 4th Avenue, you will receive a parking ticket. A church greeter will provide you with a sticker voucher to apply to this ticket. The voucher enables you to exit the garage at no cost to you.

 

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Community Conversation in the Brew Room May 31st
31 May
05/31/2026    
9:30am - 11:00am
DPC Brew Room: Enter from the parking lot behind the church.
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  • Outreach
   
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Sunday Worship
31 May
05/31/2026    
11:00am - 12:00pm
The Downtown Presbyterian Church
  • Worship
Sunday worship in the Sanctuary
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Sunday Worship
07 Jun
06/07/2026    
11:00am - 12:00pm
The Downtown Presbyterian Church
  • Worship
Sunday worship in the Sanctuary
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Browsing Room Gallary: Second Saturday Art Crawl for June 2026
13 Jun
06/13/2026    
6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Downtown Presbyterian Church, Browsing Room Gallery
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The Browsing Room Gallery is pleased to present a new exhibition by resident artist Sarah Hart Landolt: Exhibit Title: Rejoice! : Abundance and Gratitude by [...]
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Sunday Worship
14 Jun
06/14/2026    
11:00am - 12:00pm
The Downtown Presbyterian Church
  • Worship
Sunday worship in the Sanctuary
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Sunday Worship
21 Jun
06/21/2026    
11:00am - 12:00pm
The Downtown Presbyterian Church
  • Worship
Sunday worship in the Sanctuary
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Sunday Worship
28 Jun
06/28/2026    
11:00am - 12:00pm
The Downtown Presbyterian Church
  • Worship
Sunday worship in the Sanctuary
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Events on 05/31/2026
31 May
Community Conversation in the Brew Room May 31st
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31 May
Sunday Worship
31 May 26
Nashville
Events on 06/07/2026
07 Jun
Sunday Worship
7 Jun 26
Nashville
Events on 06/13/2026
13 Jun
Browsing Room Gallary: Second Saturday Art Crawl for June 2026
13 Jun 26
Nashville
Events on 06/14/2026
14 Jun
Sunday Worship
14 Jun 26
Nashville
Events on 06/21/2026
21 Jun
Sunday Worship
21 Jun 26
Nashville
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Sunday Worship
28 Jun 26
Nashville

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Contact Us

The Downtown Presbyterian Church
154 Rep. John Lewis Way N
Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: 615-254-7584
Email: info@dpchurch.com

Parking

Parking for DPC Sunday worship is currently in the SP+ garage at 147 4th Ave. N. Take a ticket upon entering the garage, and someone at DPC will give you a complimentary voucher to use when exiting. Parking tickets can be validated for Sunday worship only. 

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DPC Sanctuary Tours

We are proud to offer tours of our Sanctuary. Please click here for more information.

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