AUGUST 27, 2025

Fall Formation Classes Begin September 7

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.

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.

Supper Groups are forming 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. Interested? Please complete this form 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. For details, contact Rose Wynne Brooks.

Childcare for preschoolers is available with advance registration – contact email Emily Newton.

🙏 Are you interested in being a Prayer Desk Volunteer during Sunday service? We are in need of volunteers, specifically for the 11:00 a.m. service. If so, please reach out to Pam MacArthur via email or by phone (615-519-1309).

From Sunday, September 7 – Sunday, October 5, we’ll be collecting food donations to support The Branch. Their most-needed items include pasta, tomato sauce, peanut butter, and cereal. Protein items like tuna are always welcome as well.

Please bring donations and place them in the collection bin located in the lobby by the Gym. All items will be delivered during our next visit to The Branch on October 11.

The Youth at St. B's kicked off the school year with our annual ice cream socials! Eleven Middle Schoolers headed to Jeni's ice cream to test out their new flavors and 14 High Schoolers walked to Fryce Cream and played games. Special thanks to Beth Cruz, David Madeira, Mavis Harrop and Jill Danford for volunteering at our events!

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.

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.  

If you're interested please click here.

This summer we celebrate five wonderful, fun and formative years with Alysha Moroni as our Director of Youth and Family Formation. We are so fortunate to have Alysha working with our young people – leading, teaching, traveling, playing, sharing, guiding and being a supportive and listening ear to our youth members (and their families). So, when you see Alysha give her a huge thank you for all she does for St. B's – here's to another amazing five years and beyond!

👶🏽 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.

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 God's Presence

– Sudan. Prières pour le monde 2004, © Fédération protestante de France, Paris, France. English transl. Terry MacArthur © 2005 WCC.

🌸 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