SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Connect with your St. B's Family

Sign up by September 21

We are forming supper groups at St. B's! This is a great way for parishioners to get to know each other – no matter how long you've been at St. B's! Supper groups are co-ed, social gatherings composed of approximately four households that will meet 3-4 times during the fall and winter months before rotating to new groups. We are offering four types of groups: adults meeting at homes, families meeting at homes, adults gathering at restaurants, and young adults (in their 20s-30s, without children). If there is enough interest, we can form groups based on zip code and stage of life. Please complete this form to express your interest by September 21. Groups will be formed by the end of September, with the first meal ideally in October, as determined by each group. For questions, contact Anne & David Walker.

THIS SUNDAY

Two Worship Services

Holy Eucharist,
8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Please join us this Sunday, August 25, 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. We will pray for our formation leaders and volunteers.

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.

Adult Formation

Two class options available

• Being Gracious in Our Political Times
• Praying through the Times

Children & Youth Formation

There's still time to register your child

Fall formation also begins for children and youth this Sunday, September 8 at 10 a.m.! Registration for Children & Youth Formation is is essential as we plan the new year! Registration helps us know who will join us for Sunday formation and events and helps us ensure we have your child's or youth's name tag ready. It also helps us create a welcoming and safe environment.

Youth: Returning or New
Children: Age 0-3 or Age 3.5-12

LOVE IN ACTION

Crowded Table

Educational opportunity this Sunday

Are you interested in exploring how St. B’s can support foster families? If so, you can learn more about the local organization Crowded Table at a lunch meeting at the St. B's Rectory this Sunday, September 15, following the 11:00 a.m. service.

Please RSVP with how many will attend (and any dietary needs) by emailing Jill Altom. Children are welcome.

COMING SOON

Help Needed

456 Fall Family Cookout on September 22

We are looking for 2-3 adults who might be willing to grill hamburgers and hot dogs on Sunday, September 22 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to share with 456 kids and their families. Aprons, spatulas and chefs hats provided!

If you enjoy grilling, serving, and spending time with wonderful folks, please email Meredith Flynn or her at 615-479-5973.

Newcomers Lunch

September 29 at 12:30 p.m. in the Rectory

Whether you have been at St. B's for one week or over a year, please join Fr. Josh and Rev. Serena for a light lunch at the Rectory (the house at the top of the parking lot) at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 28. Children are welcome. Kindly RSVP to Rev. Serena by Wednesday, September, 25.

SEPTEMBER

15 Young Adults Breakfast for Dinner, 5:30 p.m., contact Alysha Moroni

29 Newcomer Lunch, in the rectory, 12:30 p.m.
High School Service & Learning Trip Interest Meeting (Youth), 4:00-5:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

A look back at the week that was...

On Friday, September 6, St. B's was honored to host a luncheon with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry who gathered with clergy from across the Diocese of Tennessee. Bishop Curry shared stories of his ministry and plans for his upcoming retirement as well as encouraging reflections on scripture and the future of the Church. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped offer hospitality.