More Light Presbyterians in Middle Tennessee

02/02/2026

Friends, how are we doing? This storm has been a lot, and there's a lot of politically oppressive stuff going on as well. If safer to send us a private message, feel free to do so.

08/08/2025

Guess what?! The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is hosting its first-ever National Gathering for LGBTQIA+ people!
Click the link in the comments for more information about pricing and registration!

Guess what?! The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is hosting its first-ever National Gathering for LGBTQIA+ people!

Click the link in the comments for more information about pricing and registration!

07/01/2025

Nashville's Second Presbyterian Church, one of three More Light Presbyterians-affiliated congregations in Nashville, is thrilled to announce it has called the Reverend Courtnay Veazy as its next Pastor and Head of Staff. Courtnay's commitment to full LGBTQI+ inclusion, to outreach, and to social justice overflows. While at Idlewild Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Courtnay participated in the church's Presbyq***rians LGBTQI+/allies group and in Memphis Pride. She will begin her work at Second September 2. Second would warmly welcome you to worship and fellowship any time. Worship begins at 10:30 am on Sunday mornings.

06/19/2025

This Sunday June 22, Nashville's Second Presbyterian Church 3511 Belmont Blvd will celebrate More Light Sunday at the 10:30 am worship service. We would love to see you there this Sunday or any Sunday.

06/24/2024

Tell your friends!

Are you going to General Assembly in Salt Lake City? Join More Light Presbyterians for a cocktail reception on June 29th at 8 pm at the Diamond Lounge of the Hilton SLC Center. Help us kick off our 25th/50th anniversary celebrations with finger foods, a cash bar, and a dance party!

06/10/2024

Updated information: More Light Presbyterians will be in position #31 for the Pride Parade on June 22. We will gather on 9th Ave. between Broadway and Demonbreun. Look for the #31 on the white tape markers along the curb on 9th Ave. and look for some pretty excited, fabulous Presbyterians.

06/06/2024

Come march with Presbyterians from across Nashville in the Nashville Pride parade on Saturday June 22 under the More Light Presbyterians banner. Gather at the corner of Broadway and 8th Ave between 9 and 9:30 for a 10:00 kick-off. Spread the word.

01/21/2024

This pacific monarch caterpillar has found a place to pupate on a fence along a busy residential street in our neighborhood. Here’s hoping that some clod doesn’t decide to knock it off before the butterfly has a chance to emerge.

05/18/2022

Christian Century First Person article by Presbyterian Outlook editor Teri McDowell Ott on her relationship with and assistance given to a trans student.

My q***r IQ was low. I decided to show up anyway.

10/21/2021

For those of us who fought on the front lines for full inclusion of LGBTQ+ people of faith in the life work and ministry of the Presbyterian Church (USA), this webinar on human rights for the LGBTQ+ community sponsored by the Presbyterian Mission Agency feels nothing short of a miracle.

Join the incomparable Michael Adee, former Executive Director of More Light Presbyterians, for this free webinar. Registration is required.

Dr. Michael J. Adee, a global advocate for human rights for LGBTQIA+, is the featured speaker during a storytelling webinar at 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday. The event is open to everyone, but registration is required. Register for the free event here.

10/12/2021

This extraordinary free event, "Beyond Pink and Blue: Family and Spiritual Care" will be offered as a hybrid experience--both online and in person. For more information or to register, contact Bear Ride at [email protected].