Supper Groups Now Forming
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Sign up now through February 16
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We are forming supper groups at St. B’s for the Winter/Spring! This is a wonderful opportunity for parishioners to connect and build relationships—no matter how long you’ve been part of St. B’s!
Supper groups are co-ed, social gatherings composed of approximately four households that will meet 3-4 times during the winter-spring 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. If you need babysitting in order to participate in a dinner group, please contact the church office for assistance. Please complete this form to express your interest by February 16. Groups will be formed by the end of February, with the first meal ideally in March, as determined by each group. For questions, contact Anne & David Walker or Kathy & Tom Patten.
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| Holy Eucharist, 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. |
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.
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.
Two new Adult Formation classes kick off this Sunday:
Jill Zook-Jones will be teaching "Heresies and Creed: Why Do We Believe What We Say We Believe?" (Wallace Hall)
And, Fr. Josh will be leading a class entitled "The Episcopal Church – Who Are We, What Do We Do, and Why?" (Gym Classroom)
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| Paid position and volunteers needed |
Are you Interested in a part-time job as a nursery caregiver? We could use someone for those 5th Sunday mornings, special evening services, and as a backup when a regular caregiver is unavailable. Please contact Emily Newton at nursery@stbs.net for more information and to apply.
We also need nursery volunteers! The Nursery is growing, and we could use extra hands on Sunday mornings. Please follow the link to sign up for a volunteer shift, either during the 1st or 2nd service (or both).
• Children ages 8-12 may help along WITH a parent.
• Children 12+ are allowed to help without a parent.
• We would love to have our Youth or Young Adults - and shifts can count towards school/organization volunteer hours if needed.
Click here to sign up to volunteer.
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Rev. Serena Installation at Christ Church Cathedral
February 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Rev. Serena will be installed as the new Dean and Rector at Christ Church Cathedral on Wednesday, February 5 at 6:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. This will be a festive occasion with Cathedral Choir, The Rt. Rev. John Bauerschmidt as celebrant, and the Rev. Cara Spaccarelli as the guest preacher.
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New Vestry Members Elected |
At Sunday's Annual Meeting, members recounted the past year and the road ahead. In addition to reports from Sr. Warden Rachel Dyer and Treasurer David West, attendees heard Fr. Josh share his vision for how the congregation charts its course for the future. As well, four new Vestry members were elected: Jill Altom, Lindsley Long, John Olsen and Jason Truss. Thank you for being willing to serve!
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We had 62 children and 15 Youth playing and creating in the Gym during Annual Meeting this past Sunday. Many thanks to all who helped. We couldn’t have done it without our kind, gifted, energetic Youth! Extra shout out to them!
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| Suicide prevention training Sunday, February 2 |
Keep/Watch is the suicide prevention ministry created by The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. Begun in 2021 with a stand-alone workbook (Keep/Watch: Suicide, Christ & Community), the Project has since expanded into training workshops offered for lay people and clergy. Keep/Watch exists to equip and empower God’s Church in “keeping watch” with people at risk of suicide. This training is available to youth 16 and older, as well as clergy and lay adults. The training is led by Holle Tubbs (Dio ATL), author of Keep/Watch.
Registration required and limited spots are available. If interested, please register by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 30.
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| Spring semester starts February 6 |
On February 6, the Thursday women’s Bible study will resume its study of Old Testament women using Lindsay Hardin Freeman’s Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter (the expanded 2nd edition, from 2023), available in the bookstore and anywhere you buy books. Feel free to join us at any point in the semester! We meet 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the rectory. This multigenerational gathering is open to all women of any walk of life and at any point of the faith journey. We’ll reflect, discuss, and pray for each other and the world. For more information, contact Shannon Truss/Rose Wynne Brooks womensbiblestudy@stbs.net.
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| Young Adults gather on February 9 |
Meet some new friends and connect with old as the Young Adults gather at The Well (4002 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37204)!
We’ll head over right after the second service and friends are invited. Email Alysha (amoroni@stbs.net) with any questions.
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The St. B’s choir will be singing at the annual Absalom Jones Service at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday, February 23 at 3:00 p.m.
This special service honors Absalom Jones, founder of the first Black Episcopal congregation in the United States in 1794 and the first African American ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church. He remains a powerful figure in our faith and is commemorated on the Episcopal calendar of saints.
This is an opportunity to worship once again with Rev. Serena, who is now the Dean and Rector of the Cathedral.
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Learn More About Affordable Housing |
Justice conversation with Rebuilding Together Nashville
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Join us on Tuesday, February 13, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Wallace Hall for an inspiring evening with Anton Jackson, Director of Mission Advancement for Rebuilding Together Nashville. Anton will share insights into the vital role that preservation plays in addressing the housing crisis. To learn more about Rebuilding Together Nashville or Anton Jackson, visit their website.
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| Manna Ministry continues to provide meals, and you can help
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At St. B's, we have a wonderful opportunity to live out God’s love by caring for our parishioners during challenging times. Right now, Tim & Pam Goodenough need our support with meals. There are open dates that need to be covered, and you can sign up to help at this link.
In addition, our Manna Ministry is seeking volunteers who are willing to provide occasional meal assistance to those experiencing illness, recovery from surgery, the loss of a loved one, or the joys and challenges of caring for a newborn, adopted child, or aging family member.
If you've ever received a meal during a difficult season, you know what a profound gift it can be! Please prayerfully consider joining our distribution list and becoming part of this vital ministry.
For more information or to sign up to be a regular volunteer, email Mindy Mumme.
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A Prayer for Sound Government
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O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth. |
The Book of Common Prayer, page 821 |
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💐 FLOWER DEDICATIONS
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.
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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.
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| Wednesday
Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayers in the Nave, 12:15 p.m.
Sunday
Holy Eucharist in the Nave, 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
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