1. Ecumenical Pride Service: Together with churches all over the Nashville area, Vine Street is collaborating with Christ Church Cathedral to put on a Pride Ecumenical Service on Thursday, June 20th at 7pm. Join me at Christ Church Cathedral as I preside over the table and as pastors from across many denominations come together to preach, worship, and celebrate the fullness of God’s love for our LGBTQ+ siblings.
2. St. Louis Youth Trip: Along with Jeff Miller, I will lead the youth on another “Be the Neighbor” trip in June. We will learn about and address the issue of racial reconciliation in St. Louis, Missouri. I look forward to a week of being challenged and convicted with our young people.
3. Serving as a “Be the Neighbor” Site Director: Beginning this Sunday, June 9th, Vine Street will host four visiting church groups this June and July through “Be the Neighbor.” My fellow Co-Site Director and ordained Disciples minister, Ben Saunders, and I have put together educational and inspirational weeks of programming where these groups will learn about and volunteer at organizations addressing the housing and homeless crisis in Nashville. Group will spend time serving at organizations like Room in the Inn, The Store, Nashville LAUNCHpad, the Nashville Food Project, and more. We will also hear from several speakers who are doing on-the-ground work to eliminate homelessness in our city. Additionally, Vine Street will host two “Be the Neighbor” interns who we will introduce to the congregation this Sunday! Please make them feel welcome during their time here!
4. Residency in Monteagle: During the week of June 30th-July 5th, I will serve as the Guest Minister at Monteagle Sunday School Assembly. Beginning on the 30th, I will conduct the Sunday morning service, four Twilight Prayer services each evening and lead a Bible study during the week. I’m looking forward to being in an ecumenical community in the mountains!
*Please mark your calendar for June 30th; we will have a special guest preacher at Vine Street, Reverend Cherisna Jean-Marie. She is our new Dean of the Disciple Divinity House at Vanderbilt Divinity School.
5. Pastoral Care with YOU: I cherish the meals and walks with you in which I get to know you better and grow in our shared love of community together. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me to schedule a time to meet. I am here to listen, pray and be a presence.