East Brentwood Presbyterian Church

09/08/2026

Liz talks about Breaking the Silence: Addressing Youth and Young Adult Struggles and You Are Not Alone TN during Sunday's Minute for Mission. Join us on Sept 29 for the Kickoff Event at EBPC partnering with Williamson Prevention Coalition!

09/08/2026

On this Musical Monday, I’m singing “Loving and Forgiving Are You” as we explored redemptive forgiveness, the kind of forgiveness that doesn’t simply erase the past, but opens a way forward.
And that’s where light begins.
When we practice forgiveness, something changes, not just in us, but in what we bring to the people around us.
Jesus says, “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:14)
This Sunday, we begin Be the Beacon: Lighting the Way, Together, a reminder that we aren’t meant to keep the light to ourselves. We shine brighter when we shine together.

09/06/2026

In a world that runs on grievance and outrage, Jesus tells a hard story (Matthew 18:15-21) about a forgiven man who wouldn't forgive — because forgiveness isn't optional math, it's a debt we've already been let off of.

Pastor John in his sermon “Redemptive Forgiveness” encourages people to stop keeping score with the people who've hurt them, the way God has stopped keeping score with us Together we explore what forgiveness is (and is not) — and to come to the Table, where bread and cup put that forgiveness in our hands, not just in our heads.
Texts: Matthew 18-15-21 and Genesis 50:15-21.

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

🎭 Calling All Theater Lovers! 🎶

Join us for another fun EBPC outing to the theater! We’re planning to see Belmont Musical Theatre’s fall production of Crazy for You on Sunday, November 8 at the 2:00 PM matinee.

If you love Gershwin tunes, tap dancing, romance, and plenty of toe-tapping energy, this is the show for you!

We’ll plan to grab lunch together before the performance, so it’s shaping up to be the perfect Sunday afternoon:

⛪ Church with friends
🍽️ Lunch together
🎭 A great musical
❤️ Good company

Interested in joining us? Let Becky or Nate know, and we’ll purchase a group of tickets!

Come spend the day with us. Church service, lunch, and a show... it’s the perfect Sunday! 🎶✨

09/05/2026

Grace Table

September’s theme at The GRACE Table is “Desire: Listening Beneath Compulsions to Deeper Longing.” Society often tells us that our compulsions, unwanted habits, and coping mechanisms are things to suppress, fix, or feel ashamed of. But what if they aren’t signs of brokenness, but rather misdirected messengers?

We invite you to The GRACE Table this month where we will examine this topic through the perspective of the unnamed Woman at the Well whose timely meeting with Jesus transformed her life. Together, we will explore the idea that our destructive cycles are often just desperate, exhausted attempts to satisfy real, holy longings—such as the need for safety, rest, and belonging. Whether you are a regular participant or have never attended a GRACE Table gathering, we hope that you will join us on Tuesday, September 8th.

09/04/2026

Join us for Youth Group on September 13th at 11a AM! We invite all youth to join us for a time of connection, fun, and conversation. Each month we will get together for games, bonding activities, and guided discussions that will help our youth to grow in friendship, confidence, and faith.

It will be a great space to unwind, build community, and explore real‑life topics in a supportive environment.

Connection, fun, and faith‑filled moments all season long. See what’s coming up for youth & families at EBPC!

09/04/2026

The story of Moses at the burning bush shows us that God consistently calls inadequate, reluctant people to lead, promising only one thing: divine presence.

09/03/2026

Ceramic Luminary Workshop led by Common Grace Pottery:

Join us for a hands‑on ceramic luminary workshop led by Common Grace Pottery! In this workshop, you'll receive step‑by‑step instruction as you work with clay to create a one‑of‑a‑kind luminary personalized with textures, cutouts, and a selection of custom glazes. Neutral and seasonal templates and design ideas will be available for inspiration, or you can let your creativity lead the way—each piece will be completely unique. After the workshop, your luminary will be taken back to the studio to be bisque fired, glazed, and fired again. We will also have some refreshments and fellowship time before and after the crafting workshop portion. If transportation is a challenge, please let us know, and we will help work out the logistics so that you can participate.

📅 When: Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6–9 PM
📍 Where: Susan Rohleder’s home — 3 Carmel Lane, The Governors Club (Brentwood)
🎨 What: A guided ceramic luminary workshop with all materials, tools, glazing, and firing included
💵 Cost: $85 per participant (paid to EBPC via “church events” in our church app or make a check payable to East Brentwood Presbyterian Church; Just follow the link below)
👥 Max Participants: 16 spots — limited seating on a first-signup basis
🍽️ Refreshments: Bring An appetizer to share. Beverages provided.
👚 Attire: Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a little dusty
🏡 Pickup: Finished luminaries will be available at the church office at a later date with Leticia Tyler
🔗 Register here: https://ebpctn.org/event/k5xb42b/ladies-open-seat

If you have any questions, please let Leticia ([email protected])

09/02/2026

What if the most powerful leadership lesson of the week came from a one-room cabin in the Appalachian mountains? This Sunday we explored redemptive leadership -- the kind that empties itself instead of filling itself up -- through the lives of Moses at the burning bush and Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at 80 years old right here in Nashville.

God called Moses from the backside of the wilderness, not because his resume was clean, but with one promise: I will be with you (Exodus 3). Dolly came from the same kind of overlooked place, and spent 80 years proving that God loves to plant greatness exactly where the world least expects it.

Humility. Communal affirmation. Dreaming without stopping. These are the movements of redemptive leadership, and they belong to all of us -- in our boardrooms, our kitchens, and our classrooms.

The only real question left is whether we plan to keep admiring people who lived it out, or start living it out ourselves.


Photos by John Philbrick