"What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" |
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Adult Formation Focus on Immigration |
This November, we invite you to join us for an adult formation class focused on the timely and often challenging topic of immigration. Immigration is more than a headline or political talking point—it is a deeply human reality that touches questions of faith, justice, and hospitality. It is also an issue marked by complexity, where politics, theology, and personal experience are woven together.
Our goal in this four-week series is not to debate or solve the issue, but to learn together. We’ll explore the history and politics of immigration, reflect on how Scripture can shape our understanding, and listen to the real-life stories of immigrants in our own community. Along the way, we hope to grow in compassion, deepen our biblical perspective, and discover faithful ways to engage as Christians.
We’ll begin with Vanderbilt professor Jon Hiskay who will help us explore the role immigration has played in shaping our country, and the political and social forces that have brought us to where we are today. In week two, Rev. Heather Daugherty will guide us in considering how the Bible informs our understanding of immigration. The final two weeks will turn our attention to Nashville itself: first hearing about the immigrant experience here and then looking at concrete ways we as a church can engage locally.
We hope you will join us for this important series—come with your questions, your curiosity, and your openness to learning together.
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| In preparation for the above-mentioned formation series, here are some recommended places to learn:
World Relief – Born after the displacement crisis in Europe from World War II, World Relief works to engage the church to respond to the world's humanitarian crisis.
Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition – This immigrant and refugee-led nonprofit works to strengthen communities and build belonging among foreign-born people. They've been at the forefront of the recent ICE raids in Nashville.
Evangelical Immigration Table – A national movement of Christians committing to learning more about what the Bible says about "welcoming the stranger."
Women of Welcome – Sign up for their weekly newsletter to learn more about biblical hospitality.
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| Season starts in November |
We are excited to announce that St. B's will host its 40th season of our Room in the Inn winter shelter on Saturday nights from November through March.
There are many ways for you to serve: from preparing food, to staying overnight, to doing laundry! Please sign up here to serve or visit our Volunteer Drive after services on October 6 and 25 to get signed-up in person!
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| Being the Hands and Feet of Jesus |
Every day, Siloam Health provides whole-person medical care to Nashville's uninsured and underserved populations. Their patients come from more than 80 countries and speak over 50 languages, with 90% born outside the United States. But this isn't just about treating symptoms. It's about seeing every person as an image-bearer of God deserving of dignity, respect, and compassionate care.
That's the heart of what we're partnering with: the love of Christ made tangible through healing.
Read more and watch a video about Siloam Health.
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Vida Dutton Scudder was a remarkable educator, writer, and Christian Socialist whose life bridged faith, scholarship, and social reform. Born in India to missionary parents, she grew up in Massachusetts and went on to earn degrees from Smith College and study at Oxford. A longtime professor of English at Wellesley College, Scudder inspired generations of students with her passion for literature and justice.
Deeply committed to her faith, she joined the Episcopal Church as a teenager and later helped found the Episcopal Church Socialist League and the Church League for Industrial Democracy. She was also active in devotional and reform movements, including the Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross and the Fellowship of Reconciliation.
In her later years, Scudder became a respected Franciscan scholar, publishing The Franciscan Adventure (1931) along with many other influential works. Through her teaching, activism, and writing, she left a lasting legacy of Christian witness joined with a call for social justice.
Look for an upcoming opportunity to learn more about Vida Dutton Scudder with Rev. Ed.
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