The Hutton family

Allison Hutton’s sister, Tiffany Heath just received a breast cancer diagnosis, and she is very scared as to what’s ahead. She will meet with the surgeon in a couple of weeks.

Allison and Tiffany’s mother is currently in rehab after a recent fall, and she is dealing with dementia type issues, so they will have to make difficult decisions about her living situation.

Allison and Eric have sold their home and are looking for a new place to live. We hope that amid all these big changes, they will be able to find peace, comfort, and courage in the presence of God. Thank you for remembering the Huttons and Tiffany in your prayers.

Wednesday prayers

Heather Hill’s mother, Karen Hill, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Paducah, KY. She was 69 years old. Thank you for your prayers for Heather and the family. Read the obituary

Larry Adams ask for prayers for his friends, Jim Hodtiz and Ed Emerick. They just learned that the cause of Ed’s breathing problems is a tumor on his brain. Tests showed that it is a colon cancer metastasis.

Thursday prayers

Lyn Dorris asks for prayers for her friends, Bob Campbell and Doug Daws; both have recently received a cancer diagnosis and will begin treatments soon.

Matthew S.

Matthew S. writes, “I have schizophrenia and I'm struggling with agitation and depression. Please pray that I may find peace of mind and recover from this illness. Thank you. Amen.” Thank you for your prayers.

Frances Dorris

Lyn Dorris asks for prayers for her mom, Frances. She’ll have shoulder surgery on March 24 to correct a previous shoulder replacement surgery. Frances already had hip and knee surgery this year.

Linda Parker's obituary

Linda Parker’s obituary was in the print edition of The Tennessean on Sunday, March 20. It is also available online.

Joyce Crowell

Joyce Crowell has been hospitalized since Wednesday for various tests. Results indicate that she has a blockage in one of her coronary arteries; she will remain hospitalized, and is scheduled to have a stent placed in the obstructed vessel on Monday. Thank you for your prayers.

Friday prayers - heartbreak and great joy

Tallu Schuyler Quinn

“Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4

Dear Tennessee Regional Church Family:

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the Rev. Tallu Schuyler Quinn. Tallu moved from this earthly life to her eternal home on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Let us pause - all over the Christian Church in Tennessee - to thank God for a glorious life well lived. One who leaves her touch on all she encountered. Her legacy of love, commitment, and light will be remembered for times to come. Tallu was the founder of the Nashville Food Project, member of Woodmont Christian Church, and lover of Bethany Hills Camp.

Keep in prayer Robbie Quinn (husband), and two beautiful children. Please pray for Tallu’s parents Thomas and Sarah Schuyler, siblings, and the entire Schuyler-Quinn families. Pray for all those who loved her and were blessed by the power of her friendship.

As more information becomes available, we will share it with our entire region.

God Bless each of us, as we lean on the love of the one who holds, comforts, and supports us during these times of sadness and grief.

Thank you, God for the life of Rev. Tallu Schuyler-Quinn

Navigating this journey in prayer,

The Rev. Dr, Christal L. Williams
Regional Minister & President
The Christian Church in Tennessee

Lucas Cormac Tarpley

David and Sara Tarpley are excited about the arrival of Lucas Cormac Tarpley, born in the early morning of February 18 to their son Andrew and wife Allison. Welcome to the world, Lucas!

Friday prayers

Jack Wallace’s surgery on Thursday went well, and his recovery so far has been great. Thank you for your prayers for him and Joanne during the weeks of recovery.

Cate Mart is asking for prayers for her cousin, De Wilson; she is recovering after lung surgery this week.

Linda Parker

Thank you for continuing to keep LInda Parker’s family in your prayers. We will share her obituary as soon as it becomes available. The family is not planning a memorial service until sometime in the summer, but memorial donations may be made to the following organizations:

• Sarah Cannon Research Institute

• Room in the Inn

• Week of Compassion

Linda Parker

Linda Parker died on Sunday evening, surrounded by loved ones. Please keep Kennedy and Grant, their families, and all who love Linda in your prayers. May God grant her peace and joy without end.

Thursday prayers

Linda Parker is hospitalized. Thank you for remembering her in your prayers.

Katie McLaughlin is in quarantine after testing positive for Covid on Wednesday. We’re grateful that so far it’s only been “run of the mill crud with just a little more headache.”

Jack Wallace will have major surgery on February 10. Thank you for lifting him up in prayer, along with the surgical team.

Linda Parker

Linda Parker was hospitalized on Sunday evening with pneumonia. She did not test positive for COVID. Thank you for continuing to lift her up in prayer.

Melissa's cousin

Melissa Freeman’s cousin, Rachel, has been hospitalized for two weeks with complications from Covid. One of her lungs is partially collapsed. Please keep Rachel in your prayers, along with her family who are worried about her. With them we hope and pray for healing.

Kay Washington

Angie Washington asks for prayers for her mother, Kay Washington who was hospitalized today due to a possible stroke.

Thursday prayers

Nadene Richardson was the bookkeeper at Vine Street in the early 90’s, so some of you may remember her. She died on January 3. Read obituary

We ask for prayers for Ron Hale, the husband of Joan Hale, the Administrative Assistant at the Regional Ofice. Ron is very ill.

Tuesday prayers

Rachel Dixon asks for prayers for Carol Formosa. Carol was the nurse in Bryce’s office, and her husband, Charles, died recently.

Sara Harwell’s dear friend and life partner, Marice Moylan Wolfe, died on January 3, 2022 at age 86 from complications of Alzheimer’s. There will be an ecumenical memorial service at Vine Street Christian Church on Friday, January 21, 2022, at 2pm, with visitation at the church at 1pm and a reception in Fellowship Hall following the service. Thank you for your prayers for Sara and all who are mourning the loss of Marice.

Pat Cole

Pat Cole tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday after experiencing body aches and feeling very tired on Friday. Pat and Ed both had three vaccine shots, and both are now in quarantine. For the time being they have food and medications they need, but we’ll keep you posted and let you know if they need any kind of help. Please keep them in your prayers.

Wednesday prayers

Linda Parker is mourning the loss of her father who died earlier today. Please remember her in your prayers.

Jim Zamata writes, “On behalf of everyone that knew my brother Glenn I want to express my gratitude for your cards, notes, and condolences. It means a great deal to know you are surrounded by a loving community. Thank you for your love and support.”

Jack Wallace continues to receive treatments for a stubborn infection; he sends his greetings:

Dear Vine Street friends,

Although my health issues prevent me from gathering with you for worship, I continue to participate via the online service. I am grateful for that connection with you, even with its limitations, each Sunday.

I also appreciate the cards, the emails, and phone calls. Your thoughtfulness means much to me, and please know I look forward to the day when I can be with you in person again.

Until then, I remain your brother in Christ,

Jack Wallace

Chris Well

Erica Well posted this on Wednesday:

Sooooo. My sweetheart, my hubby, my Chris, is now recovering from two really intense days of major surgery. The prognosis is good, the recovery is long. The intensity of the past 8 weeks of surprise diagnosis to the surgeries themselves (there have been 4) has been ... well ... intense. I haven’t had the bandwidth to mention it here before now. (I’ve also started a new job, so it’s a lot a lot.)

If any of y’all would send him Get Well cards, he would find that very cheery. I know it’s Christmas and New Year’s, but like I said, this’ll be a long recovery, so a Get Well card anytime, even after the holidays, sure would be sweet.

You can send them to: Chris Well, PO Box 20214, New York, NY 10001

Thank you!!