Come join us for games on Sunday, June 28th, directly after our worship service in the community room. There will be mahjong, but we also encourage anyone to bring different games as well!
Wild Wonder Camp activities and lessons (songs & devotions, science & nature, and play & exploration) point to the wildly wonderful world God made and help kids see that they, too, are beloved creations.
Who: Kids ages 4 through rising 4th grade
Dates: June 29th- July 2nd (Monday-Thursday)
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Glendale UMC 900 Glendale Lane
Please register here (one form per child) for camp and let us know if you would like to volunteer!
This summer, Julie Gilbreath and Amy Pardo will be creating a space for our older kids (and anyone at St. Mary’s who would like to attend) to be together and get to know each other on Monday Evenings from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.
These gatherings will be held throughout the months of June and July. Whether we have 2 people or 20, we will have a great time together. We will meet at the church for food, games. Our time together will be screen free. RSVP to Amy Pardo so we can get a head count and prepare for any dietary needs!
Come join us for games on Sunday, June 28th, directly after our worship service in the community room. There will be mahjong, but we also encourage anyone to bring different games as well!
This summer, Julie Gilbreath and Amy Pardo will be creating a space for our older kids (and anyone at St. Mary’s who would like to attend) to be together and get to know each other on Monday Evenings from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.
These gatherings will be held throughout the months of June and July. Whether we have 2 people or 20, we will have a great time together. We will meet at the church for food, games. Our time together will be screen free. RSVP to Amy Pardo so we can get a head count and prepare for any dietary needs!
We have resevered a picnic pavilion (Golf Course Shelter) at Montgomery Bell Park for Saturday, June 20th. The park is located in Burns, TN, about an hour west of Nashville at:
1020 Jackson Hill Rd, Burns, TN 37029
There are trails, lakes, etc. for people to explore on their own or in small groups. There is no set agenda—just a chance to hang out!
Bring your own food and drinks for the day (we will have water and a couple of coolers at the pavilion). There are grills available to use.
Someone will be there starting around 10am, but we have the pavilion all day, so feel free to come and go. Folks are encouraged to coordinate with one another to carpool if needed.
As we get closer, we will also provide a list of park activities that may be happening that day. Hope to see you there!
The BMHCRF grew out of the reparations initiative St. Mary’s began in 2021 to pay for educational costs of Black Mental Health providers. We will be having a breakfast on June 19th to update people on the work we’re doing in providing Supervision Grants, Tuition Scholarships, and Loan Debt Relief at Lighthouse On The Lake 133 Sanders Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075. You can RSVP here. We are also in need of some volunteers if any of you would like to participate.
On Thursday, June 18th, the St. Mary's men's book group will gather at 6:30 PM to discuss John Steinbeck's book To a God Unknown. Please RSVP to Danny if you plan to attend!
This summer, Julie Gilbreath and Amy Pardo will be creating a space for our older kids (and anyone at St. Mary’s who would like to attend) to be together and get to know each other on Monday Evenings from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.
These gatherings will be held throughout the months of June and July. Whether we have 2 people or 20, we will have a great time together. We will meet at the church for food, games. Our time together will be screen free. RSVP to Amy Pardo so we can get a head count and prepare for any dietary needs!
This summer, Julie Gilbreath and Amy Pardo will be creating a space for our older kids (and anyone at St. Mary’s who would like to attend) to be together and get to know each other on Monday Evenings from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.
These gatherings will be held throughout the months of June and July. Whether we have 2 people or 20, we will have a great time together. We will meet at the church for food, games. Our time together will be screen free. RSVP to Amy Pardo so we can get a head count and prepare for any dietary needs!
On May 21st, the St. Mary's men's book group will gather at Kris Plunkett’s house at 6:30 PM to discuss the second half of George Saunders' book Lincoln in the Bardo. For more details, contact Fr. Danny (danny@stmarysnashville.com).
Our beloved Jeanette Veile passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday morning. Jeanette’s memorial will be on May 9th at Glendale UMC. The visitation will begin at 1:00 pm and the service at 2:00 pm.
There will also be a visitation on May 8th from 4:00-7:00 pm at Woodbine Funeral Home (5852 Nolensville Rd. Nashville, Tennessee 37211). If anyone is able to help provide food for the Friday visitation, please contact Fr. Danny.
Katie Plunkett & Betsy Burris are hosting a mahjong brunch for the St. Mary’s women! Saturday May 2nd from 11am-1pm, join us for a backyard brunch & casual mahjong lesson. If you’ve never played before, don’t be intimidated - it’s a fun game & we’ll all learn together. Feel free to bring a friend that wants to learn too. Email Katie your RSVP (more info in the newsletter). No need to bring anything except yourself!
Our next St Mary's lunch is at Sopapilla's in Franklin on Thursday, May 7th at 11:30am. Sopapilla's is located at 1109 Davenport Blvd in Franklin. If it's nice out we plan to sit outside.
Everyone is welcome! Kindly RSVP to Monica Jones or Pam Harmon (RSVP info in newsletter).
This class follows the evolution of humanity from location to the ways we spread out over the planet. During this Lenten season, we stop to pause and ask where the Spirit is calling each of us, individually as well as communally, into space where we live in the space of who God is and who were created to be.
Invite anyone you think might want to participate. And it will also be available virtually. Let Danny know if you’re interested in participating or have any questions.
Read Danny’s full post with more details about the course here.
On April 16th, the St. Mary's men's book group will gather at Glendale UMC at 6:30 PM to discuss George Saunders' book Lincoln in the Bardo. For more details, contact Fr. Danny (danny@stmarysnashville.com).
Join us for worship each Sunday at 4pm in the Glendale UMC sanctuary.
Childcare provided for children under 4, and Godly Play for children between 4 years old up to 5th grade.
This class follows the evolution of humanity from location to the ways we spread out over the planet. During this Lenten season, we stop to pause and ask where the Spirit is calling each of us, individually as well as communally, into space where we live in the space of who God is and who were created to be.
Invite anyone you think might want to participate. And it will also be available virtually. Let Danny know if you’re interested in participating or have any questions.
Read Danny’s full post with more details about the course here.
Join us for worship this Easter Sunday at 4pm in the Glendale UMC sanctuary. Afterwards, there'll be an egg hunt for kids and a picnic! Bring a dish to share and a blanket/chair.
Childcare provided for children under 4, and Godly Play for children between 4 years old up to 5th grade.
This will be a time of silent reflection.
Childcare is not provided.
Come and go as you need. A Contemplative reflection on the stations of the cross.
Childcare is not provided.
Communion and anointing, following Jesus' final days.
Childcare is not provided.
A Service of Light and Dark. Note: as themes are intense and language isn’t censored, discretion is advised. (considered PG-13).
Childcare is not provided.
Join us for worship this Sunday at 4pm in the Glendale UMC sanctuary. We will begin our service this week with the parade of palms as we begin the observation of Holy Week.
Childcare provided for children under 4, and Godly Play for children between 4 years old up to 5th grade.
This event has been postponed. Please contact Chris for details!
On Saturday, March 28th, Chris Thiessen will host a film night (likely) at Glendale UMC beginning at 6:00 PM. We will be watching the 2025 film Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and will have some time for conversation and fellowship after the film! To RSVP and for more details, contact Chris (office@stmarysnashville.com).
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to share!
This class follows the evolution of humanity from location to the ways we spread out over the planet. During this Lenten season, we stop to pause and ask where the Spirit is calling each of us, individually as well as communally, into space where we live in the space of who God is and who were created to be.
Invite anyone you think might want to participate. And it will also be available virtually. Let Danny know if you’re interested in participating or have any questions.
Read Danny’s full post with more details about the course here.
On March 24th, the St. Mary's women's book group will gather at Abby Fletcher's house at 6:30 PM to discuss Andrew Osenga's book How to Remember: Forgotten Pathways to an Authentic Faith. For more details, contact Abby (see newsletter for details).
Join us for worship each Sunday at 4pm in the Glendale UMC sanctuary.
Childcare provided for children under 4, and Godly Play for children between 4 years old up to 5th grade.
This month, our St. Mary’s lunch will be on Friday, March 20th, at 11:30 am at The Eastern Peak, located at 536 Thompson Lane in Nashville.
Everyone is welcome! Please see the newsletter for RSVP details.
This class follows the evolution of humanity from location to the ways we spread out over the planet. During this Lenten season, we stop to pause and ask where the Spirit is calling each of us, individually as well as communally, into space where we live in the space of who God is and who were created to be.
Invite anyone you think might want to participate. And it will also be available virtually. Let Danny know if you’re interested in participating or have any questions.
Read Danny’s full post with more details about the course here.
Join us for worship each Sunday at 4pm in the Glendale UMC sanctuary.
Childcare provided for children under 4, and Godly Play for children between 4 years old up to 5th grade.
Join us for worship each Sunday at 4pm in the Glendale UMC sanctuary.
Childcare provided for children under 4, and Godly Play for children between 4 years old up to 5th grade.
On March 5th, the St. Mary's men's book group will gather at Glendale UMC at 6:30 PM to discuss George Saunders' book Fox 8. For more details, contact Danny (danny@stmarysnashville.com).
This class follows the evolution of humanity from location to the ways we spread out over the planet. During this Lenten season, we stop to pause and ask where the Spirit is calling each of us, individually as well as communally, into space where we live in the space of who God is and who were created to be.
Invite anyone you think might want to participate. And it will also be available virtually. Let Danny know if you’re interested in participating or have any questions.
Read Danny’s full post with more details about the course here.
