Bellevue Presbyterian Church Events
Sunday Mornings
We welcome you to worship with us on Sunday mornings and to join us for any of our activities and events. We remind our members and regular participants to invite someone to join them for worship as Bellevue Presbyterian Church continues to reach beyond the building walls to our greater community.
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8:30am Discovery Class – Zoom
9:00am Seekers Class – Parlor
9:30am Theology Class – Resource Room
10:30am Worship – Sanctuary
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The Deacons’ Angels ~ The Deacon’s provide service to the congregation called the Deacons’ Angels. If you are in need of a ride to and from church please let the Deacon Angels know by either reaching out to your Deacon or calling Elizabeth at 615-336-4207. We will then arrange for one of the Deacon Angels to provide you a ride!
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Wonderful Wednesdays are back!! Plan now to participate in these fun and informative fellowship events.
10/01 The season change brings planting and gardening changes. Our guest is Ms. Joan Clayton-Davis, the coordinator of the Master Gardeners of Davidson County Speaker’s Bureau. The Bureau sends speakers throughout the community to educate on gardening and horticulture. We look forward to tips and news for fall planting.
10/15 Our guest speaker will be Dr. Alejandra Ferrer, PhD, MT-BC, Coordinator of the Belmont University Music Therapy Department. Dr. Ferrer will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and other memory disorders and their effects on individuals and families, along with how to integrate music into everyday life to enhance relationships, moods, communication, and preserve cognitive skills regardless of one’s age or stage of life.
11/12 Mr. Austin Fuller, the Engagement Leader for Thrivent, will be speaking about The Big Beautiful Bill that was passed earlier this year in Washington D.C. He will seek to highlight the parts that affect seniors and Medicare.
12/03 Mr. Scott Radock is a Senior Management Consultant for the State of Tennessee who serves as a voting member of the AI (Artificial Intelligence) Steering Committee. He is also a a staff lead for the AI Labor and Economy Subcommittee, which evalutates AI’s impact on jobs, industries, and skills across Tennessee. He holds an MBA from Belmont University, and certifications in project management. Scott will be speaking about AI – explaining how it works, the positives, the negatives, and what to watch for.
Thank you to Heather for scheduling speakers on such timely, informative and intriguing topics. We look forward to Wonderful Wednesday evenings!
Churchwide Retreat
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All Saint’s Sunday Worship
OCT 31 – NOV 2, 2025
BPC’s annual NaCoMe Retreat is the weekend of 10/31 – 11/2/25. The church will enjoy a time of fellowship, inspired learning, walks in the woods, games, and crafts by the lake surrounded by the beauty of God’s glory of fall.
The Retreat Weekend will conclude with the Celebration of the 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship by the lake at NaCoMe. Transportation will bring those congregants who were not at the retreat to the Retreat Center for our All Saint’s Sunday worship as we remember those who have gone on before and rest from their labors.
Cost is $30 per person per night in the same sex room or $125/night for families who will need their own room. Meals range from $11-13, For a total of $72 for food for the whole weekend.
Heather is working to finalize transportation / carpooling for those who would like to come to the Retreat and for Sunday Worship / Lunch only.
To Retreat is to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place. As the church, it is a blessing to be able to do this together. We pray you will join the BPC Retreat and then the Celebration of the Church Triumphant in worship from 10/31-11/2/2025. If not able to join in the Retreat, we pray we’ll see you for Worship and lunch.
OUTREACH
There are many ways to be the love of Christ here in our community. The Outreach Mission Team continues to provide opportunities for each member to become more involved in the church and in the community:
October 16: UKIRK dinner… BPC is responsible for the meal at the St. Augustine Chapel on the Vanderbilt campus on Thursday, October 16th at 6:30 p.m. The menu is chili, cornbread, salad, and dessert. Please contact Beth Derrick with how you can help. The students really appreciate the food and visiting with us and it is a lot of fun.
Habitat for Humanity
November 8: The 2025 Habitat Build for BPC will be SATURDAY 11/8 (7 a.m. – 3 p.m.). To volunteer: please contact George Zubulake or Beth Derrick. There is a signup sheet on the table in the Narthex. We need 10-12 volunteers for the Build. For those who aren’t able to participate in the build, donations of water and snacks would be wonderful! Bring them to the church anytime before the build. Thank you to the support for the Build: Donations of $2400 were collected and will help make this year’s Unity Build a success!
NUEVE VIDA FOOD PROJECT
October 21, 28
The Nueva Vida Food Bank in East Nashville is grateful for BPC’s continued involvement and service! Our next opportunities to serve are October 21 and 28.
Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex. Call Beth Derrick for additional information.
Please continue to keep the ministry in your prayers and remain informed of their activities. Learn more about Nueva Vida Food Project here.
UPDATE OCTOBER
8803 individuals representing 2648 families (98% live in Bellevue) have visited our food bank. Every Tuesday night, each family receives a pre-packed grocery bag (based on household size) filled with food & essentials including meat, bread, dessert, & vegetables. Note: no federal, state, or grant funding is currently received.
In order to give the same things to everyone, the Food Bank is requesting the following for on-going weekly needs: coffee (60 cans or packages), juice (60, 64-oz bottles), dry milk (18 boxes), toilet paper (100 pkgs) 4, 6, or 8 roll pkgs only, paper towels (100 pkgs) 1 & 2 roll pkgs only, Diapers sz 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 2T/3T, 3T/4T and 5T (4pkg. each – Pampers/Huggies preferred), Dry cat food (4 L or XL bgs), Dry dog food (4 L or XL bags), or Gift cards to Aldi’s, Kroger or Publix to purchase supplemental foods.
Bellevue Community Food Bank is 100% supported by community donations from individuals, businesses, civic organizations, neighborhood HOA’s, places of worship, and Food Bank partners including Bell Garden, Cult2Vate, Nashville Humane Associations, Project Nashville and Publix.
Thanking everyone who continues to support this community ministry.
October 26, 2025
The monthly congregational lunch will be held in the Fellowship Hall immediately following worship.
We have two lunch groups that each meet once a month at various restaurants here in the Bellevue area. They meet the second Tuesday and Thursday of each month.
The Thursday Lunch Group will meet on October 9th at Eastern Peak in One Bellevue Place. Please r.s.v.p. with Judy Hay.
On October 14, the Tuesday Lunch Group will meet at Corner Pub, 8058 Hwy 100, at 12:30 p.m. Please r.s.v.p. with Linda Bozza.
Join one or both groups for the October Lunches!
Fall = Pickleball
October 8, 22, 29
The weeks we’re not enjoying Wonderful Wednesday, come and play Pickleball and cool down with 1/2 price pizza at Tailgate afterwards. Play is in the church parking lot at 6:00 p.m. 🙂
All skill levels welcomed!
For additional information please call the Church Office and speak with Mary Lou at 615 646-1666.
OUTREACH
Coming in the near future!
The Room in the Inn hosting program runs from November through March. We will need volunteers to feed our guests the evening meal, provide the breakfast and snack to go, stay the night, assist with the laundry clean-up in the morning (if overnight hosts aren’t able to stay and complete). Please pray now about sharing some of your time and gifts with our community guests during this winter. More info about our host dates and volunteer opportunities will be coming!!!