Community Bulletin Board
The below events and happenings are meaningful in the lives of St. B's parishioners – we offer this space to share such events with the community at large.
If you have an event that you'd like listed here, please submit it via our Contact page.
A Way Forward: Hope in Uncertain Times
A free 3-day community event offering hope, community, and actionable next steps, and a counter-voice to white Christian nationalism
A Way Forward: Hope in Uncertain Times is a gathering for all who care about justice and community, seeking to reclaim the true message of Jesus as a counter-voice to white Christian nationalism. Through inspiring speakers and meaningful breakout sessions, attendees will leave more hopeful, more deeply connected to community, and more confident in taking meaningful action.
The conference begins Friday evening, August 28th, with a presentation by Dr. Jemar Tisby, moderated by Rev. Dr. Amy Steele.
Saturday, August 29th, will include a panelist discussion in the morning with community leaders Rep. Justin J. Pearson, Rev. Kelli X, and Terry O'Neill, moderated by Dr. Tisby. These local faith leaders and representatives will tap into Nashville’s rich history of simple, faithful folk who pursued justice to help point a way forward into God’s purposeful and preferred future.
The panelist discussion will be followed by breakout sessions, led by pastors and local leaders doing the work of social justice, and lunch. You may pre-order a boxed lunch for $15 or bring your own.
After lunch, we will end the day with a conversation between Dr. Jemar Tisby and Shane Claiborne.
The conference will conclude on Sunday, August 30th, with a special worship service at the historic Gordon Memorial UMC with Dr. Jemar Tisby preaching. Gordon Memorial UMC is located at 2334 Herman St, Nashville, TN 37208.
Register for the conference here.
A Way Forward is sponsored by Congregations United for Racial Equity & Justice (CUREJ), Brentwood UMC Race & Faith Team, Belmont University, and TWK United Methodist Church Conference Anti-Racism Coalition
Episcopal Creation Care Gathering
The Episcopal Creation Care Gathering invites Creation Care leaders and activists to spend time digging deep into the theological and practical ministry of Creation Care across the Episcopal Church.
The event will take place September 23- 26, 2026 at the Proctor Center in London, OH. During this gathering, you will have the opportunity to engage in conversation, learning, and practice as we explore the deep relationships that bind spirituality, justice, ecology, discipleship, and evangelism as we move into the next era of Christian faith. The event includes workshops, plenaries, outdoor recreation, and intentional conversation. Participants can choose from a variety of lodging – from tent camping to hotel-style rooms at the Procter Center. Delicious seasonal meals that accommodate dietary needs are included in the all-inclusive package price. To attend the conference register here.
Come to the Mountain
The Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee invite you to join us at our 80th Annual Laymen's Conference: "Faith in Action: Building Resilient Men, Restoring Communities, Renewing the Earth". Come join us at Saint Mary's Sewanee for a weekend of good food, fellowship, faith, and fun August 7th through 9th. Registration is now open! Check us out at https://tnchurchmen.org/
Historical Society of the Episcopal Church to Host 2026 Manross Lecture and Banquet in Nashville
The Historical Society of the Episcopal Church invites all to attend the 2026 Manross Lecture and Banquet on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Holiday Inn–Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee. This gathering offers an evening of fellowship, fine dining, and thoughtful engagement with Episcopal history.
The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a reception featuring hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, followed by a 6:30 p.m. plated dinner. At 7:30 p.m., the Society will share announcements before the featured Manross Lecture.
This year’s lecturer is The Rev. Benjamin King, Ph.D., Academic Dean and Duncalf-Villavoso Professor of Church History at the Seminary of the Southwest. A distinguished scholar of Anglican history and theology, Dr. King will present “Now is the time for a Black Bishop”: The surprising agreement between African Americans and English High Churchmen in the 1850s. His lecture explores a compelling and often overlooked moment of convergence in 19th-century Anglican thought and practice.
Dr. King’s research focuses on the Oxford Movement, the development of the Anglican Communion, and the Episcopal Church’s historic entanglement with slavery. He is the award-winning author of Newman and the Alexandrian Fathers, recipient of a Templeton Award for Theological Promise, and The Oxford Movement and the People of God: Enslavement, Education, and Empire. A widely published scholar and international lecturer, he has contributed to the Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church and serves on the editorial board of Anglican and Episcopal History. An Episcopal priest since 2000, he brings both pastoral and academic depth to his work.
The banquet will feature a choice of salad, entrée, and dessert, with options including soy and ginger glazed salmon, mustard pork loin, or grilled marinated vegetables, followed by New York-style cheesecake or a triple berry tart. Bread, butter, and beverages are included.
The event will take place at:
Holiday Inn–Vanderbilt
2613 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
Tickets are $100 per person, and reservations must be made by Monday, June 15, 2026. Registration is available online at hsec.us/manross-lecture.
The Manross Lecture will be recorded and made available to the public following the event.
Join the Historical Society of the Episcopal Church for an evening of community, conversation, and discovery, as we explore a fascinating chapter in the Church’s history.
Fully Beloved: Meeting God in Our Heartaches and Our Hopes
The latest book from St. B’s member Tim Jones is now available.
In Fully Beloved, author and pastor Timothy Jones leads you on a spiritually nourishing exploration of how God's nature of love really impacts your life, bringing deep healing, richer connection with others, and renewed passion for life.
Whether in silence, busyness, or middle-of-the-night wonderings, many Christians know a lonely restlessness, a longing for richer communion with God, and a fundamental question about themselves they can't seem to shake: Am I loved?
The book is available in the St. B’s gallery, as well as online.
Bring the World to Your Home
Host an International student with AFS-USA.
Each year, more than 1,000 exchange students from 80 countries come to the US on AFS programs to study in high schools and live with host families.
To learn more about this opportunity, visit afsusa.org/host or contact Crowded Table member and friend, Cathy Davis at kaloskid@aol.com or 215-687-1022.