We will gather for a meal on August 30th for our annual meeting where we’ll welcome new council members as well as look back at our year together and forward to our next.

We’ll send out a Sign-up Genius soon to help everyone know what to bring. Childcare will be provided from nursery through four year olds. 

We’ll read the first ten chapters of Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card and meet at Kris Plunkett’s house (RSVP info in newsletter).

Our next St Mary's lunch will be at Devi's Indian Kitchen, located at 654 W Iris Dr, Nashville. Everyone is welcome!

Kindly RSVP to Monica Jones or Pam Harmon (RSVP info in newsletter).

The St. Mary's women's book group will meet at Abby Fletcher's house on Tuesday, August 25th, at 6:30 PM. This month, they will be reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. Please reach out to Abby (abbyfletcher83@gmail.com) with questions!

Join us for an evening with Lacy Finn Borgo, author of Spiritual Conversations with Children: Listening to God Together, as we explore how children experience God and how families can nurture faith through listening, curiosity, and conversation.

Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and families are invited to discover practical ways to support the spiritual growth of children and create space for meaningful faith conversations at home.

Westminster Presbyterian Church
3900 West End Ave.
Nashville, TN

CHILDCARE PROVIDED

Meet Lacy Finn Borgo

Author of Spiritual Conversations with Children: Listening to God Together, a book that helps parents recognize and nurture children's spiritual lives through listening, presence, and conversation. Borgo teaches spiritual formation and spiritual direction for both adults and children.

What you'll discover:
• Explore the spiritual formation and development of children
• Help parents recognize how God is at work in their children's lives
• Learn practical ways to engage children in meaningful spiritual conversations
• Discover how listening can become a spiritual practice within families

RSVP for childcare: fsdteam@tcfcj.org

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! 

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!