God Happens!! This is the underlying theme of the new “God Happens - Praise and Worship Fellowship” at Priest Lake Presbyterian Church (PLPC, 2787 Smith Springs Rd., Nashville). Every Sunday, at 6:30 PM, PLPC opens its sanctuary for a “come as you are” fellowship to share contemporary musical praise and worship about the way God happens in our lives. If you’ve been searching for a way to thank God for the blessings in your life, but aren’t familiar with contemporary praise and worship, PLPC says “Come on over and let your hearts and voices be lifted in song!” If you have had doubts about how or if God works in your life, PLPC invites believers and non-believers alike. All ages are welcome. Come and see how … God Happens at PLPC!! For more information, call 366-0247.
Cafe 138 is open every Saturday night beginning at 7:30 for live entertainment and events, including spoken word, music, comedy and games. Cafe 138 (2416 Music Valley Drive, Nashville) is a family friendly venue with a warm atmosphere and cool entertainment in a non-smoking & non-alcohol environment. Visit online for an up to date calendar.
VAA- VIRTUAL ARTIST ASCENSION is held every Friday at 7:30 PM at The Factory Bldg 8 (230 Franklin Rd Building 801, Franklin). VAA is non-denominational worship and testimonies, stepping into boldness with real worship and real espresso. For more information, call 791-8600.
SNV: Saturday Night Velocity is every Saturday night at 6:00 PM at Oasis Worship Centre (6016 Nolensville Pike, Antioch). Our goal with SNV is to recreate the youth camp experience every week with music, praise & worship, ministry of the word, and altar time for ministry and healing for the TEENS, plus various bands from Nashville and surrounding areas! Hear from real teens who have overcome incredible obstacles and celebrities who are using their talents to glorify God! Come experience powerful, passionate praise, worship and word, salvations, healings, and lives transformed for the glory of God! Need a ride or more information, call 331-0202 x114. On Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM, Pastor JD Gregory will be bringing the Word of God to the teens of Nashville in our intimate chapel setting at Oasis Worship Centre. Bring your Bible and notepad and be prepared to be challenged! If your not changing and growing...you're not moving forward with God!
The Loop Nashville, a city-wide non-denominational experience for young adults, meets each Monday night at 7:30 PM at Brentwood United Methodist Church. Visit online for more information.
ECHO is a new worship experience for metro area young adults with a vibe all its own. The weekly gathering is hosted by Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, but ECHO is not about a person, a team of people, or a church. It is about God – a place where Nashville area collegiates, 20-somethings, and those in their early 30’s can meet for passionate worship and relevant study in the word of God in an environment where both music and message is uniquely tailored to this generation. ECHO is not exclusive to any particular college, singles group or young adult ministry. Six volunteer teams are the backbone of ECHO: Prayer, Production, Resource, Greeters, Ministry, and Promotion. Those interested in serving can sign up through the ECHO website. ECHO will debut January 24 at 7:30 PM at Long Hollow Baptist Church (3031 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville).  Initially, services will be held bi-weekly and transition to a weekly schedule in the future (check website for exact dates). For more information, contact the ECHO team by e-mail or contact Jan Page, Promotion Team Leader, at  337-7550.
THE CORNER COFFEE HOUSE! The Madison Student Ministry presents its monthly coffee house. Cover charge is $3. Free Coffee. Visit online or call 860-3252 for more information.
Rocketown hosts an Open Mic Night every Monday from 3:00-6:00 PM giving kids (18 and under) a chance to take the stage and share their talents. Performances range from all styles of song, dance, instrument, poetry reading, freestyle rap, and whatever else kids can think up. For more information, call 843-4001 ext 201.
THE WELL: An emerging alternative worship gathering targeted to 18-35 year olds (but open to all), exploring ancient and postmodern elements in a multisensory worship experience. Those who come to The Well will discover new ways to connect with the sacred mystery and power of living faith. Thirsty? Make plans to join us on the last Saturday of every month at Grace UMC Family Life Center (3085 N Mt. Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet) at 5:30 PM for a very different experience in worship. For more information visit The Well's site.
Oakwood United Methodist Youth Group meets every Wednesday night at 6:30 PM in Joelton. The youth pastor is Clint Jones. Services include devotion, worship, discussion, a sermon from Clint, good fellowship, food, and much more. Youth are wanted and needed. Please come and join us. Please help us grow. For directions or any questions please call either Sharen at 876-7395 or Clint at 598-1565.
Saturday at 7:07 PM...Music...Experience threeseven-the start of a youth church for high school, college and young adults-Saturday at 7:07 PM at Bellshire Church (1268 Old Hickory Blvd., Madison). For further information contact Kim by email.
The BLDG. 8 Coffeehouse (The Factory, 230 Franklin Rd, Franklin) is open every Friday night from 7:00-11:00 PM. They have had such artist as Steven Curtis Chapman and Phil Joel stop in and play. They have featured local bands such as Beggars Fortune, Westover, EverLife, and Farewell. BLDG 8 is a Great Music, Good Coffee, Beautiful Art and place to meet friends.
True Impact University Ministries of Trevecca Community Church of the Nazarene (335 Murfreesboro Road) present The Gathering, where Sunday morning's message meets Saturday night's praise, each Saturday at 6:00 PM. For more information, call 244-5918.
Freestyle Fridays!!! The first and third Friday of Each month.  Use any style that you have to glorify God! If you can dance, sing, step, tell jokes, drama, rap, miming, or anything else join us!  From 7 to 9 PM at Anoited Life Fellowship Church at 1208 McFerrin Ave., Nashville, TN 37206.  For more information contact Vic Flowers and Time Hughes by calling 228-4002.
First Baptist Church of Mt. Juliet is sponsoring "Gym Night" every Tuesday night from 6:00-9:00 PM. The gym will be open and available for basketball, volleyball, aerobics, walking, etc. Feel free to drop in anytime and stay as long as you like! For more information contact the church at 754-2525.
Hermitage Church of God (4316 Central Pike) is hosting a youth-led service H.O.T. (Hermitage On-Fire Teens) every Sunday night from 6:00-7:00 in the sanctuary. For more information, call 883-1826.
Christian Life Church (734 South Tennessee Blvd., Murfreesboro) presents the Salvage Youth Ministry Sunday nights from 6-8:30 PM. Based on the belief that the devil doesn't have to have all the cool stuff, Salvage is home to the Junkyard - a teen (ages 13-18) hangout on Sunday nights where kids can fellowship, play foosball, ping pong, video games or hang out in the cafe. In addition, to chillin' in the Junkyard, from 7-8pm is a modern worship service geared for teens with modern rock praise and worship and intense bible study geared toward issues teens face today. For more information, visit www.christianlifechurch-tn.com.
Victory Tennessee has cutting edge worship experiences with an incredible place for your kids to learn about God. Our vision is to love on people, we are not here to see through you we are here to see you through. Our service times are Sundays at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM at 274 Mallory Station Franklin, TN.  We hope to see you this Sunday. Pastors RC & Tammy Thonton: 300-1857.
Project 1825 (101 Falkner, Mt. Juliet) is celebrating the 4 C's. They offer time on Sunday mornings in their "Starbuck's" look-a-like classroom as well as social gatherings, Wednesday night Bible study, and ministry opportunities. For more information, contact 758-7001.
Toning Up The Temple, a free low impact exercise class, is being held at 6:00 PM every Wednesday evening at the Nashville Dream Center (corner of Hwy. 109 and Lebanon Pike, Mt. Juliet). For more information, call 469-5190.
Single moms and their kids are invited to Donelson Church of the Nazarene (208 donelson pike) on Thursday nights from 6:00-9:00 PM for food, fellowship and God's word. Childcare will be provided. For more information, call Jane @847-0350, Carla @ 883-9398, or Kat @ 889-7621.
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at  Samaritan Ministry (1041 28th Ave. N) as we confront substance abuse from a biblical perspective. Insight is provided about the use of substances to fill spiritual voids. New, less destructive coping skills are identified and explored. Lifestyle changes are emphasized. For more information, call Sylvia Page
at 650-2266 or 573-7758.
The Covering is a Christian based support group for those who struggle with issues often considered taboo to discuss in mainstream church circles. The goal of the group is to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental haven for inner healing, spiritual growth, and transparent relationship building between each other and the Lord. Persons who might benefit include those struggling with addictions or sexual identity issues, ex-cons, persons affected by an abortion or with a sexually transmitted disease, to name a few. The group will be held bi-weekly beginning Thursday, September 14 from 7:00-8:30 PM at Belmont Church, Asaph's Building (corner of 16th and Grand on Music Row). For more information, visit online or call 252-6770.
New Wine Fellowship meetd every Sunday morning from 9:00-10:15 AM downtown in the McKendree Christian Life Center (520 Commerce St) with free parking in the McKendree Parking Garage (140 6th Ave. North). Please visit the website for more information.
The Aglow International Dickson Lighthouse invites you to join them each second Saturday of the month at the Renaissance Center (Hwy 46, Dickson) at 10:00 AM.  These meetings are full of enlightenment and the Word.  Join them for a great time in the Lord.  For more information please contact, Roberta Capps at 931-670-4416.
Faith, Hope & Love Fellowship (2626 Murfreesbororo Rd.) presents "MY PATHWAY TO GREATNESS," a study with Liz Allen, every Sunday at 4:00 PM.  Whatever you are experiencing right now, there is hope in God for you.  For more information, call 360-5990.
Parents who have built their families through adoption are invited to attend an Adoption Support Group that meets the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the social hall at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church (1729 Stop Thirty Road, Hendersonville).  The meeting, which is open to families of every religious, racial and cultural background, is sponsored by the Adoption Support and Preservation Program (ASAP) of Catholic Charities of Tennessee through funding from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.  A light supper will be provided and there will be separate activities for parents and children, with children grouped according to age. The Adoption Support and Preservation Program (ASAP) is a statewide collaborative effort of Catholic Charities in Middle Tennessee, Harmony Adoption in East Tennessee and AGAPE Children’s Services in Memphis that is funded by the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. Spaulding for Children, a national provider of post adoption services, is a program advisor. For additional information, contact Brenda McElyea at Catholic Charities at 352.3087, extension 244.
Parents who have built their families through adoption are invited to attend an Adoption Support Group that regularly meets on the third Thursday of each month in Room 102 at Christ United Methodist Church (508 Franklin Road, between Brentwood and Franklin). The meeting, which is open to families of every religious, racial and cultural background, is sponsored by the Adoption Support and Preservation Program (ASAP) of Catholic Charities of Tennessee through funding from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. A light supper will be provided and there will be separate activities for parents and children, with children grouped according to age. The Adoption Support and Preservation Program (ASAP) is a statewide collaborative effort of Catholic Charities in Middle Tennessee, Harmony Adoption in East Tennessee and AGAPE Children’s Services in Memphis which is funded by the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. For additional information, please contact Brenda McElyea at Catholic Charities at 615-352-3087, extension 244.
YOU WERE BORN FOR VICTORY. Introducing VICTORY TENNESSEE a church designed for the whole family; children, youth and adults.
  • Worship experiences for the whole family  Practical and delightful
  • Messages  Radical children's ministry  Interactive child-care services
  • Relaxed environment
Worship Experiences begin SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2005 AT 274 MALLORY STATION DRIVE, FRANKLIN @ 9AM & 11AM For more information please contact Pastors RC & Tammy Thonton @ (615)300-1857.
A group of committed Christians will gather at Microtel Hotel (I-40 & South Mt. Juliet Rd) for prayer on Thursdays at 7:00PM. This Prayer Movement is called "When God's Children Pray". All Christians are encouraged to come. For additional information please call Dennis Robinson at 485-2988.
NEXT CHAPTER Christian singles meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at Grace Lutheran Church (811 E. Clark Blvd., Murfreesboro) at 6:30 PM. For more information about our group call 893-0338, 893-7376, 896-7915 or email us.
Area songwriters interested in sharing their original Christian, gospel, worship or moral message songs in a supportive environment are invited to perform at an "in the round" setting. The Christian Writer's Night will be held each Sunday evening from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Goodlettsville Cumberland Presbyterian Church fellowship hall (226 South Main Street). Songwriters will be able to perform their songs, as well as network with other writers, artists, fans and music industry professionals. The venue is free and open to all interested songwriters and the public, regardless of church affiliation. For more information, contact Richard Trest at 859-5888.
Family of Faith Church (106 Joyner Avenue off Nolensville Road, 2 blocks north of Thompson Lane)...833-8016.
  • Family of Faith Church's "PRAYER SCHOOL" meets the 1st Saturday of every month at 11:30 AM. "PRAYER SCHOOL" offers practical instruction for a victorious prayer life. "PRAYER SCHOOL is followed by 1 hour of prayer power at 12:00 noon.
  • "HEALING SCHOOL" is an outreach ministry of Family of Faith Church, which offers solid, biblical instruction for those who are in need of bodily healing, or just want to find out more about God's plan for their health. "HEALING SCHOOL" meets every Wednesday at 12:00 noon.
  • Family of Faith Church Men's Group, "THE FELLOWSHIP" meets every 2nd Monday at 6:00 PM.
  • Family of Faith Church Women's Group, "FAITH CONNECTION" meets  every 3rd Monday from 6:30-8:30 PM.

Word of Faith Christian Center presents the Esteeming the Word Bible Study every Thursday from 6:00-7:30 PM at Hampton Inn and Suites (2324 Crestmoor Rd, Green Hills). For more information, call 297-3001.
Faith Covenant Church (805 S Main, Springfield) hosts Commissioned Youth every Wednesday night from 5:30-8:30 PM in the Where-House. AWESOME performs each Wednesday at 7:00 PM. The Where-House offers free access to arcade games, pool table, ping-pong, air hockey and foos-ball. Admission and food are free. For more information, call 384-3565.
You are invited to join The Journey, a ministry to college-age and "20-somethings" on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM at Brentwood Methodist Church (309 Franklin Rd), with dinner, praise and worship, and special Christian artists and speakers.
Parkway Baptist Church (505 Cunniff Parkway, Goodlettsville) has a Women of the Word Sunday School Class especially for mothers every Sunday morning at 9:15 with teacher Vicky. For more information, call 865-2325.
A counseling group for women called "Mending Hearts" is meeting at The People's Church in Franklin on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00. This is a group for women who experienced sexual abuse in childhood. There is a cost for the sessions and space is limited. For more information, call Kyna Moore at 463-0051.
Attention: Churches with a heart for missions. There is a missionary work right here in Nashville that needs your support. The Christ Team (George and Jannean Barnes, Missionaries to the streets and prisons), would like to come and expose your church to "the Jungle in your Own Country." For more information on how to support this work or have them come and share, contact them at 256-209.
Congregation Yeshuat Yisrael, a Messianic Jewish Congregation meets for Erev Shabbat services every Friday evening at 7:30 at Woodmont Baptist Church.
Congregation Yeshuat Yisrael meets in The Chapel of Woodmont Baptist Church (Green Hills at the corner of Hillsboro Road and Woodmont Blvd). Come check out the Hebrew roots of Christianity!
There will be a Healing School each Wednesday at 12:00 Noon at Family of Faith Church (106 Joyner Ave). For more information, call 833-8016.
You are invited to be part of a new church called Eagles Landing International Christian Center. They meet every Wednesday night at 7:00 PM at Hilton Garden Inn (412 Royal Pkwy, Nashville). For more information, call (931) 432-3232.
Spirit of Life Church will host Overcomer's Outreach, a 12 step Christ-centered program that helps men and women overcome addiction or compulsive behaviors. Overcomer's Outreach will meet each Friday night at 7:00 PM. Call Will Jefferson at 569-6027 for more information.
Join other parents and children under 5 in the weekly Parents and Tots program at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring (502 Southeast Broad St., Murfreesboro) Held every Monday and Tuesday morning from 9:00-10:00 AM, this educational program features stories, songs, enlightening facts on the days' topic, creative art activities, a healthy snack and quality interaction with other parents and children. General Mills/Pillsbury is a generous supporter of the program. Discover Center members participate at no extra charge; otherwise the cost is $5 per adult and $4 per child except for children under 2 who enter free.
Youth Villages is looking for foster parents to open up their homes to abused and neglected children. For more information, call Carlyn at 250-7200.
The Nashville Salvation Army (140 N First Street) has a Warehouse Auction every Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginning at 8:45 AM. Items will be available for preview 15 minutes before the auction begins. Items for auction include appliances, furniture, linens, books, lawn mowers, exercise equipment, computers, mattresses and miscellaneous household items. Proceeds will support the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center. For more information, call 259-2348. If you have a running car, boat, camper or truck and want to get rid of it, donate it to the Salvation Army. Free pick up is provided and your donation is tax deductible.

Foster parenting classes
beginning January 30th, 2007 at 6pm at Phoenix Homes 1838 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 Nashville, TN 37210. Whose Invited? Anyone interested in becoming a foster parent with Phoenix. For more information call us at 615-889-7790