WHO WE ARE

Vine Street Christian Church is one of Nashville's oldest religious communities, tracing its roots to the summer of 1820. It was formally founded as a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregation in 1828. 

We are a fellowship of believers and seekers living in communion with God and each other, pursuing justice and meeting the needs of those around us. 

Our welcoming family is made up of people from all walks of life at every stage of their faith journey. In our weekly teachings, we seek to present the Scriptures clearly and embrace questions lovingly, believing that God is discovered through experience as much as theology, and through conversation as much as doctrine. 

As we grow in faith, we seek to be living pictures of Christ – bringing unity where there is division, peace where there is conflict, refuge where there is pain, and hope where there is none. 

Knowing we are all created in God’s image, we celebrate our human family’s diversity. At Vine Street we welcome every race, ethnicity, age, faith history, economic status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical and mental ability, and educational background. Here, everyone has a seat at God’s table.

The Life of Vine Street

Every Sunday, we have…

Worship starts at 10:00am in our sanctuary. We blend traditional liturgy with  progressive theology. All are welcome. We also offer a virtual worship service on YouTube every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. (Look up “Vine Street Christian Church in the search box). 

Adult Sunday School – We call this class our “Deeper Bible Study.” Join other adults as we study and discuss our scriptures for the day. This group gathers at 9 a.m. in the Parker Meeting Room.

Youth and Children’s Sunday School Classes – Our Juniors (ages 4-8 years old), our Middlers (ages 9-12 years old) and our Youth (ages 13-18 years old) meet at 9 a.m. in the second floor education wing.

A nursery is available for our little ones, ages three and under, from 9 a.m. through the end of our worship service.

Throughout the Month, we have...

• Choir for adults and children.

• Vine Street at the Movies which meets on the first Wednesday of the month for fun and conversation.

• Lunch with Friends which meets at the church on the second Tuesday of the month for a  shared meal and fellowship.

• The Friends With Breakfast pop-up location in our Fellowship Hall on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• And, we offer frequent book studies, musical events, community outreach opportunities, and more!

Get Connected

If you have questions about Vine Street, the Disciples of Christ tradition, or want to talk about your faith journey, Rev. Margie and Rev. Wesley would love to buy you a coffee to chat – reach out via email, or on a Sunday after worship.

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to keep up with the life of Vine Street during the week.

WHAT TO EXPECT on SUNDAYS

When you visit Vine Street, you can expect a friendly and welcoming environment. For worship, you’ll find all styles of dress—from shorts and flip flops to coat and tie. Wear whatever is comfortable for you.

Prayers, readings and music (including our Chancel Choir on many Sundays) guide us alongside an inspiring sermon and the celebration of weekly communion.

Children are invited to worship with their parents and/or to participate in a separate children's worship during the sermon, designed specifically with them in mind.

JOINING VINE STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH

If you feel led to join our community of faith, there are several ways to do so. Each spring and fall, we hold a two-week "New Member Class." These classes cover the history of our denomination and church, what we believe, and how we show up in the world. We try to plan them so they end with us affirming new members on a special Sunday, such as Kick-Off Sunday in August or Easter Sunday in the spring. 

There is nothing to memorize, rather, the classes are simply an opportunity to learn more and fully understand who we are and how you could be a part of it. We also hold a Baptism Class for anyone who would like to be baptized, often in conjunction with the New Member Class. 

You don't have to wait for these classes to join or be baptized – we welcome new members and baptisms year-round. 

If you are interested in joining the church or being baptized, email Rev. Wesley to learn more.

Getting Here

We're conveniently located in West Nashville at 4101 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205. Click here for bus routes from Nashville to Vine Street.

PARKING

Handicap spaces with access to the Sanctuary are located along Harding Pike, in front of the columned entry way. A handicap-accessible ramp is located there as well. The main parking area is located off Harding Pike on Montgomery Bell Avenue.

QUESTIONS?

If you have a question, please fill out the form on our contact page or call us directly at (615) 269-5614.