SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

We begin a new series of Adult Formation classes this Sunday, October 4th at 10:00 AM. These classes will run for three weeks with a pause on October 11th due to Fall Break for our local schools.

How did the Episcopal Church find its footing in a newly independent America? Join us for a fascinating look at the Epsicopal church’s connections to the founding of our country and the challenges of establishing a church once closely tied to England. We’ll explore why having a bishop in America was such a controversial idea, ask whether a church can truly be Anglican without being aligned with England, and discover how the Episcopal Church developed differently across the colonies. Along the way, we’ll share some fun facts and surprising stories about the Church’s early history.

Join us for our upcoming Adult Formation series, "The Spiritual Keys of Recovery," where we will explore the deep, transformative connection between Christian spirituality and the 12-step movement. These connections have deep roots in the Episcopal Church as the Rector of Calvary Church in New York worked with Bill W. to discern the core concepts of self-examination, confession, and restitution. We will discuss how the Twelve Steps continue to offer a powerful framework for healing and spiritual renewal today. Whether you are in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking a closer walk with God, all are welcome to discover these profound keys to transformation.

Join us this Sunday for Holy Eucharist at 8:30 and 11:00 AM.  The service will be live-streamed and available on demand for later viewing.

Bring your dogs, cats, turtles, gerbils, goats, ant farm (or any other animal/pet) and join us on Sunday, October 4th at 3:00 PM for our Annual Animal Blessing in the St. B's Garden. We will hold the event rain or shine.

The men of St. B's will meet at M.L. Rose on Tuesday, October 13th at 5:30 PM for their monthly gathering to enjoy burgers, beer and fellowship together. 

The women of St. B's will meet at the Crow's Nest in Green Hills at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13th for lunch and fellowship.

We will be hosting a CPR/AED training with certification on Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 in Wallace Hall. This is open to anyone age 9 or older who would like to participate. The cost is $45 for just the training and $85 to obtain certification. Participants are asked to pay the facilitator the night of the event. Please RSVP to Emily Newton at nursery@stbs.net by October 18 to reserve your spot.

Join us at our annual Trunk or Treat! Everyone is welcome to dress up and participate in the fun.

We’ll have hot dogs and drinks available for purchase, with a suggested donation of $2 to support the event. We can't wait to see you there!

If you’d like to host a trunk this year, please use the link below to sign up. We are also looking for some youth volunteers to help with trunk decorating! 

RSVP or SIGN UP TO HOST A TRUNK

Since 1958, the Episcopal Church has opposed the death penalty as we acknowledge that all life is sacred.

A federal appeals court Wednesday morning halted the execution of Christa Pike on Tennessee’s death row about an hour before it was scheduled to be carried out.

In a last-minute decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth District said it needed to review claims that Christa Pike’s legal team made in a bid to stop her execution.

You are invited to pray with us at 6:00 pm tonight (weather permitting) in front of the bell where we will hold vigil. 

Please join us on Friday, October 16th from 6:30 - 9:30 PM in the nave to meet and hear from each candidate. To submit a question for the event: Write out your question—in 25 words or less—and send it to: standingcommittee@edtn.org. Please include your name and your parish. Unsigned questions will not be considered.

You can learn more about each candidate by clicking on their name and title below. 

The Rev’d Andy Olivo - Rector, St. Elizabeth's Church, Ridgewood, N.J.

The Rev’d Cn. Brian Cannaday - Canon to the Ordinary, Episcopal Diocese of Dallas

The Rev’d Colin Ambrose - Vice Rector and Chief of Staff, St. George's Episcopal Church, Nashville, TN

Dear St. B's Family,

We are 45 days away from the first Room in the Inn of the 2026-27 season! We wanted to give our congregation the first opportunity to sign up, which you can do here.

As you know, this ministry shares the love of Jesus by providing a warm bed, a healthy meal and companionship. We invite you to consider not only volunteering, but inviting friends, neighbors or family members to join you.

We look forward to serving with you and supporting you in the upcoming RITI season. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

The RITI Team

Matt, Annie & Shannon

All parents that are interested in learning more about our 2027 Service and Learning trip to Grand Rapids, MI are invited for a 30 minute Zoom call at 2pm. 

RSVP HERE

Level 1 & 2 families are invited to join us at Sevier Park for fellowship and fun. We’ll be providing sandwiches and ask that you sign up to bring chips, fruit and dessert. Sign up here!

On Friday, October 16, St. B's is hosting a Bishop Meet & Greet for our Bishop Candidates. Since it is a 3rd Friday, you're invited to gather with the Young Adult in the St. B's Youth Room for pizza @ 5:30 before the Bishop election event. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Heather (heather.daugherty@stbs.net).

RSVP here. 

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 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, 8:30 and 11:00 AM with Children's Homily at 8:30 AM.

ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

4800 Belmont Park Terrace, Nashville TN 37215

stbs.net  •   615.377.4750