-
September 9: America at 250 and Landscape of the Midterms Conversation in Chapel
-
September 13: Intro to Woodmont Breakfast
-
September 19-20: Habitat for Humanity Build
-
September 20: Pancakes and PJs
-
September 22: Gifts & Strengths
-
October 4: Fall Fellowship BBQ
| |
Beyond the Call: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Service
There is so much to say about Sarah Drury, her volunteer spirit and her impact on Woodmont Christian and the Nashville community. A faithful member for 25 years, Sarah’s service and dedication have made invaluable impacts on Woodmont.
READ MORE HERE
| | See a a full list of everything happening at Woodmont! | |
As construction continues on our new Family Life Center, it would be helpful for families, as much as they are able, to come to church in one vehicle.
Additional parking is available at Calvary Methodist in the row of spots lining Hillsboro Pike and at Woodmont Baptist in the row lining Woodmont Blvd. There will be a crossing guard to assist in your safety crossing Woodmont Blvd.
Thank you for your patience as we move through this exciting time of building!
| | | | |
Intro to Woodmont
Breakfast
Sunday, September 13,
8:30 a.m.
If you are interested in becoming a member here at Woodmont, please attend the breakfast to find out more about the church. Reach out to Tammy Morgan tammy@woodmontcc.org] for more information or to RSVP.
| | | Use the QR code above or CLICK HERE for more information and to RSVP. | |
Gifts & Strengths Class
Three Tuesday Evenings September 22, 29, &
October 6
5:45 - 7:30 p.m.
Whether you’re a new member of Woodmont, a seasoned member, or somewhere in between, we want you to know the joy of serving God through employing your spiritual gifts (the what), augmented by using your ministry strengths (the how). By combining your gifts and strengths (what + how), you can find – and continue to find -- deep joy in your discipleship!
Questions? Let us know. Reach out to Tammy Morgan at tammy@woodmontcc.org OR Beth Pattillo at bethpattillo@gmail.com
| | | Have Questions? Contact Tammy Morgan at tammy@woodmontcc.org | | |
Fall Fellowship BBQ
Sunday October 4, 4-6 p.m.
You’re invited to join ministries from across the church for FUN, FELLOWSHIP, and BBQ!
We have Burnt Offerings bringing the BBQ and The Gospelaires sharing some tunes!
Other activities include a fall photo booth, cake walk, activities for kids and youth, fellowship, and games for ALL AGES to enjoy!
We hope you can join us for this fun way of connecting our church community together!
| | | | |
Habitat for Humanity Build Saturday, September 19 &
Sunday, September 20
We need 20 workers for our build days. 16 & 17 year olds are welcome with parental permission.
Questions please contact Bethany Drury or Libby Tyner.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
| | |
New Series Begins Wednesday, September 2, 6-7:30 p.m.
DivorceCare is a safe place where caring people come alongside you as you navigate the pain of separation or divorce. In this 13-week, video-based support group, you’ll find practical guidance for managing difficult emotions, making wise decisions, and taking meaningful steps toward hope and healing. To register or to get more information, please go to: Woodmont Christian Church Divorce Care
| |
New Series Begins Wednesday, September 9, 6-8 p.m.
A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.
To register or to get more information, please go to: Woodmont Christian Church GriefShare
| |
Small Group Forming
Beginning Sunday, September 13, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
| | |
Do you feel God calling you to prayer but feel too busy? Welcome to the club! We all lead busy lives. This small group might be just what you need to jump-start a regular prayer life. Please join us beginning Sunday, September 13, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. in Room 100 for nine weeks of discussion on the book Before Amen by Max Lucado. If you struggle to pray or long to pray more effectively, Max Lucado offers a simple approach to a deeper prayer life. The book can be obtained online or by preordering it from the church bookstore. Read the first chapter and the study guide in the back of the book to prepare for the first week’s discussion. The discussion will be led by Elisa Clark, Doug King, Mary Owen, and Park Owen. Let us know you are interested by sending an email to Mary Owen at maryowen1123@gmail.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
| | |
New Fall Class for Women
The Monday Life Class - New series: "The Power of the Verse".
Beginning Monday, September 14, 3:00 p.m.
| | Join us in Room 200 for a time of sharing, study, and fellowship in which we bring our own meaningful, significant scriptures and life stories into a safe and healing space. Facilitated by the Reverend Anne Stauffer.
For more information and to sign up, email Anne Stauffer at cottageinthewoods@gmail.com | |
Special Forum
“America at 250 & the Rise of Extreme Politics” Wednesday, September 9, 6:30 p.m.
Clay Stauffer
| | |
I want to thank everybody who participated in our “Mission and Ministry Fair” on Sunday. Tammy and Jerry both worked hard with all of our ministry leaders to put it together. Once again, it was an impressive display of everything that happens at Woodmont and the many ways we serve this community. This is a very active church with a lot going on!
Next Wednesday night, September 9, we will host a dinner and special forum in Carpenter Chapel at 6:30 called “America at 250 and the Rise of Extreme Politics.” We will welcome Dr. John Geer and Dr. John Sides, two renowned political scientists from Vanderbilt University, to talk about a number of important topics, including: What has made America a great nation since its inception? What challenges do we now face as a nation at our 250th anniversary? Why are we seeing the rise of democratic socialism in our country? How will the Iran War turn out? What role does religion currently play in electoral politics? What is the current landscape and what are the key issues of the midterm elections later this fall? Do the checks and balances of our democracy still hold? It should be a fascinating discussion.
The research of NYU social psychologist Jonathan Haidt has been very helpful in understanding the growing political polarization in recent years. In his first book The Happiness Hypothesis, he says: “My research confirms the common perception that liberals are experts in thinking about issues of victimization, equality, autonomy, and the rights of individuals, particularly those of minorities and non-conformists. Conservatives on the other hand, are experts in thinking about loyalty to the group, respect for authority and tradition, and sacredness.” In a later book titled The Righteous Mind, Haidt expands his claims to address the five moral foundations for politics: Care vs. Harm, Fairness vs. Cheating, Loyalty vs. Betrayal, Authority vs. Subversion, and Sanctity vs. Degradation. He suggests that a combination of family origin, socioeconomic status, life experience, social pressure, views of fairness, and personal priorities shape our moral and political worldview. According to Haidt, the political left is much more concerned with the Care/Harm and the Liberty/Oppression foundations, hence the emphasis on social justice and economic equality. The political right, he says, can appeal to all five foundations, holds a different view of liberty and wants to be left alone, viewing liberal programs as the government (nanny state) trying to intervene to take care of groups they care about regardless of cost or efficiency. Haidt says that one of the most basic questions in any election cycle is “whether to preserve the present order, or change it?”
Haidt concludes one chapter of The Righteous Mind by saying this: “Morality binds and blinds. It binds us into ideological teams that fight each other as though the fate of the world depended on our side winning the battle. It blinds us to the fact that each team is composed of good people who have something important to say.” Woodmont will continue to be a place where we have civil discourse around these important topics. Hope you can join us Wednesday night, September 9, 6:30 p.m. in Carpenter Chapel.
| |
| A Word From...Andra Moran | |
In April of 2024, I got a call to be part of a choir backing up Dolly Parton in a music video for her song with Blessing Offor, “Somebody’s Child.” I’ve been a Nashvillian now for over 30 years, and had several ‘near-Dolly’ experiences, but this felt really special.
When Dolly came into the dark sound stage where we were working, her light was undeniable. Immediately, Jesus’ words came to my mind: “You are the light of the world… let your light shine before others.”
This week, I’ve read and heard so many stories about people who were impacted personally by Dolly’s kindness, generosity and heart-forward way to live. Dolly’s light was shining, and bringing us together, even after her death.
One of the best things I read this week was from Rev. Cameron Trimble. She writes, “Her death feels personal because Dolly gave us more than music. She shared something of herself…She seemed happy to be alive, and glad that we were here to. Maybe that’s why people from all walks of life loved her. Country musicians and drag queens loved Dolly. Evangelical grandmothers and gay men loved Dolly. Appalachian families and Hollywood stars loved Dolly. People who might not sit together at Thanksgiving could still agree on Dolly Parton.
I wonder how she managed that. It wasn’t because she hid who she was or lacked strong beliefs. Dolly was deeply rooted in East Tennessee, her family, her Christian faith, country music, and the culture that shaped her. She never tried to smooth out her edges to please everyone. She just didn’t need others to be like her to care about them.
These days, many things push us to look at each other with suspicion. We put people into groups before we even know their names. We judge their goodness by their politics, religion, race, sexuality, nationality, or where they live. We’ve gotten too good at deciding who deserves our care.
Dolly didn’t live that way. She was always herself and made space for others to be themselves too.”
I trust and pray that Dolly Parton’s spirit will continue to shine, encouraging us to be the most joyful, alive, giving, humble, truthful, light-filled people we can be here in Music City and beyond!
| | | Prayers for our Church Family | |
CONCERNS:
Linda Jackson - Going home September 1
Belle Newton - Knee surgery
Lauren Presley - Rotator cuff surgery, now home, healing, rehab
Wilbur Sensing
CONTINUING PRAYERS FOR:
Mike Belsito - at home in Lynville, TN under Hospice Care
Savannah Bolton, daughter of John & Courtney
Pete Kyne
Jennifer Lackey
Sara Moats
Walker Sharpton, 2 1/2 yr old son of Katie and Scott Sharpton
Penny Stelling
FAMILY & FRIENDS OF MEMBERS:
Laura Hobson Sargent's brother, Joel Hobson III, in Memphis, TN - liver cancer
| | |
August 9: $72,595
August 16: $55,586
August 23: $58,078
September 1: $75,085
| | | |
|
www.woodmontcc.org
Growing disciples of Christ by seeking God, sharing love, and serving others.
| | | | |
