AUGUST 20, 2025

Listening Campaign Presentation

Join Fr. Josh for a summary presentation of what was heard in the 20 listening sessions earlier this year, and learn what will be coming next in our common life together at St. B's.

There will be activities for children in the gym, and childcare available in the nursery.

Please join us this Sunday for Holy Eucharist at 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. The 8:30 service will be live-streamed and available on demand for later viewing. Fr. Josh will be preaching this Sunday.

For Families: The nursery will open at 8:15 a.m. for ages 0–3 years, and the 8:30 service will include a children's homily for 3 years through 6th grade.

We are again forming Supper Groups at St. B’s for the Fall! Supper Groups are co-ed, social gatherings composed of approximately four households that will meet 3-4 times during the fall months before rotating to new groups. We are offering three types of groups: adults meeting at homes, families meeting at homes, and adults gathering at restaurants.  

Please complete this form to express your interest by September 2. Groups will be formed by mid-September to allow for a late September gathering. For questions, contact Anne & David Walker or Kathy & Tom Patten.

Thursday Women’s Bible Study resumes August 28, 9:30–11:30 a.m. in Wallace Hall. This fall, they’ll study Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter by Lindsay Hardin Freeman (2nd ed., 2023), available in the bookstore or online.

All women are welcome—no matter your age, stage of life, or level of biblical knowledge. Together we reflect, discuss, and pray for one another and the world. For details, contact Rose Wynne Brooks.

Childcare for preschoolers is available with advance registration. To register – or to inquire about a paid childcare position – email Emily Newton.

🍽️ St. B's Young Adults will be reconnecting after a summer apart to grab some Sunday night dinner on August 24 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.! Meet at Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint (3108 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212) for dinner and connection. Invite a friend or two to join the fun! RSVP via email to Alysha by August 21 to save your seat. 

📖 Fall Formation classes will begin for all ages on Sunday, September 7. For adults, we will kick off the season with two fascinating class options:

Why the Mystics Still Matter Now (Part 2)
Led by Greg Voiles, this class continues the journey begun in Why the Mystics Matter Now. Together we’ll explore the lives, practices, and teachings of Christian mystics – both within and beyond the Anglican tradition – and discover how their contemplative wisdom speaks into our own time and struggles.

In the beginning...
Why do we have four Gospels, and what makes each one unique? Join Fr. Josh and Dr. Ricky Shinall as they lead us through the opening passages of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, uncovering how each Gospel shapes our understanding of Jesus and the Good News for our lives today.

The children of St. B's had a great time playing together during Sunday's parent orientation meeting. They also sang (and signed 👋) during Homily.

The youth are going to Nashville Adventure Park to climb, zipline, and adventure through the trees as a youth crew! This event is open to all 7-12th graders and their friends. Cost is $25 and there are scholarships available. 

Registration is required by August 30 to save your spot – click here to RSVP.

⚽ If you are interested in volunteering to supervise and play with our young people on Sunday morning in the gym during the Listening Campaign Presentation, click here to sign up.

The Children's Formation Team is looking for caring adults to support our children and their formation. It’s a simple but meaningful way to serve our families and support our parish community. No experience necessary – we will ensure you are trained for the role you select.  

We have a variety of volunteer opportunities with time commitments ranging from 20 minutes to 1 hour to reoccurring opportunities, and they don’t all take place on a Sunday.

All are welcome to volunteer (having children is not a requirement!  )! Please click here to provide us with your name in an area of interest,  and we will be in touch to get you connected into this amazing, life-changing experience. We would love to hear from you by August 29 so we can get you connected before our formation year starts September 7.

🍦 To kick off the new school year, our youth are invited to reconnect at our annual ice cream hangouts on Saturday, August 24. These back-to-back gatherings offer a fun and casual way to catch up after the summer break.

7th & 8th Grade Ice Cream Hang Out – 1:30–3:00 PM at Sevier Park
We’ll meet by the playground (Clayton Ave. parking lot), walk to Jeni’s for a sweet treat, then return to the park for pickup. RSVP by Thursday, August 21

High School Fryce Cream Hang Out – 3:15–5:00 PM at Sevier Park
Meet at the same spot and we’ll walk to Fryce Cream for some fun and fellowship before returning to the park. RSVP by Thursday, August 21

A reminder that fall registration is available for all ages:

😎  Fill out the Children's Registration Form (ages 0-12)

😎  Fill out the Returning Youth (grades 7-12) Registration Form

😎  Fill out the NEW Youth (grades 7-12) Registration Form

👶🏽 Love caring for little ones? Volunteers ages 8–12 are welcome to help with a parent, and those 12 and older may serve on their own. We especially need extra hands during the 8:30 a.m. service. Sign up to volunteer here.

Want to serve all morning on Sundays and get paid? Email nursery@stbs.net for details.

📢 Bishop John Bauerschmidt has shared his plans to retire in January 2027, marking the close of nearly two decades of ministry as the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee. Since 2007, he has been recognized for his steady leadership, pastoral care, and commitment to building “communion across difference” within the Episcopal Church. St. B’s own Head Verger, Bev Mahan, will serve as co-chair of the  Transition Committee. Click here to learn more.

For more events and happenings that are meaningful in the lives of St. B's parishioners, please check out the Community Bulletin Board online.

Prayer for the Human Family

🌸 There are available upcoming dates to dedicate the altar flowers in honor, remembrance, celebration, or recognition of a loved one or significant event. You can sign up by clicking here or by contacting Charity Voiles.

• PRAYER REQUESTS •

If you have a prayer request or would like to add a name to the prayers, please send an email. 

Receive prayer on Sundays after communion at the prayer desk nearest the pulpit or on Wednesdays after the 12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist. 

• WEEKLY SERVICES •

Wednesday 
Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayers in the Nave, 12:15 p.m. 

Sunday
Holy Eucharist in the Nave, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. 

ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

4800 Belmont Park Terrace, Nashville TN 37215

stbs.net  •   615.377.4750