On Tuesday, January 22nd at 7pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church (3900 West End Avenue) will host an ecumenical worship service to celebrate The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Jointly prepared by The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (Roman Catholic) and The Commission on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches (Protestant) the liturgy has been written each year since 1968 by Christian communities in different countries. This year the focus text is Deuteronomy 16:18-20 and the theme is “Justice and only justice you shall pursue” put together by Indonesian Christians. Westminster’s Rev. Guy Griffith is coordinating the service with Rev. Thomas Kleinert from Vine Street Christian Church.

Join Parishioners and School parents Tom and Leah Holland to learn how to beat debt and build wealth. Sundays from 1-2:30pm in the Celebration Room beginning January 13th - Contact Tom at tomhollandtnegmail.com or 314-302-8945.

Our Knights of Columbus are hosting our annual Breakfast with Santa celebration on Sunday December 16th, from 9-11am in the Parish Hall. Kids under 12 - $5; adults - $8; families - $25. Get a photo with Santa for $5.

This year Christ the King is having a New Year’s Eve party in the Parish Center following the 8 PM Mass! Featured musicians include violinists Father Dexter and Stefan Petrescu performing waltz music selections with a 20 piece ensemble for dancing and your listening pleasure. Following the concert, a jazz band will be playing to ring in the New Year! Tickets will be $40 each or $75 per couple. We’ll be having a few appetizers and a champagne toast at Midnight. See you there!

The Murci Homes part scheduled for the Parish Hall Saturday, Dec. 8th has been postponed. The logistics of moving our guests here and back are difficult on a good day, and with problematic weather forecast, the Murci Homes executive director asked to cancel. The Knights will regroup and bring Christmas to our guests this year. Anyone who signed up to help with the event, please take notice. Thank you.

Christ the King is hosting an interfaith vigil this Thursday, December 6th at 6:30 pm, following the 6 pm mass. We will gather in prayer with members of other faith traditions as Tennessee executes David Earl Miller. Please join us in praying for David Earl Miller, his victim Lee Standler, and their families. Our parish Advent Penance Service will take place on Tuesday, December 4th at 6:30 pm.

Did you know that Fr. Dexter has a new puppy? Hailing all the way from South Bend, Prudence (jurisprudence) arrived on October 26. She is a schnoodle and weighs less than ten pounds. She loves to run and chew on everything in sight. Watch for her to be running around the campus. She loves people!

On October 14, 2018, Pope Francis will canonize Pope Paul VI and Blessed Oscar Romero. Sunday morning classes for adults on October 7 and 14 will feature a film about Blessed Archbishop Oscar Romero, called Monsenor: The Last Journey of Oscar Romero. Fr. Bruce Morrill, SJ, Professor of Theological Studies at Vanderbilt, will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about Oscar Romero and the church’s decision to enlist him in the canon of the saints. Click title for more.

Join fellow parishioners for the annual Parish Dinner and Celebration on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The event begins at 5:30 with cocktails, including a complimentary signature drink, and hors d'oeuvres. All guests will be assigned to a table for the delicious dinner to follow. A band for your listening and dancing pleasure will be part of the festivities as well as a silent and live auction. Don't miss the fun. Cost is $60 per person payable in advance. Reservations may be made through Nancy Rohling in the parish office 615-292-2884 or by printing the reservation form (click the title above to download) and placing in the collection basket or delivering to the parish office.

Christ the King parishioners and school parents will gather for a frank discussion about the increased number of suicides in our country and locally within our community.  Mental Health Professionals led by Joe McLaughlin, Clinical Psychologist and Christ the King parishioner, will discuss and provide awareness on the risk factors and warning signs for suicide and how we can respond to our youth in crisis.  The panel will include Sara Smith, Christ the King School Counselor; a representative from the TN Suicide Prevention Network; and Bob Forster who lost his brother to suicide.  The question and answer session will be Wed., Sept. 26th, at 7 pm in the Parish Hall...and a repeat session on Sun., Sept. 30th, at 9:45 am in the West Wing.  This is a discussion we need to have.

This year`s build will be taking place the weekend of October 27-28 at Park Preserve which is just off of Brick Church Pike and Ewing Lane in north Nashville. We are needing 22 volunteers for both Saturday and Sunday, so thank you in advance for your volunteer spirit. You can click the link for the day you would like to volunteer and all information about the build will be provided to you online. Lunch will be provided each day. If you would like additional information or just have questions, please contact David Stamps at 615-330-5054, or email at david_stamps1@hotmail.com.

The little book, God's Word for Warriors has proven to be helpful in small group discussions for civilian first responders, people with PTSD, anger management, etc, as well as military personel who have experienced combat. We meet the second Wednesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. To register or gain more information contact Deacon Bob at btrue56@gmail.com, or 615-243-8783.

Join us for a three-week reflection on Richard Rohr’s Divine Dance and its exploration of Trinitarian Spirituality. Contemporary theologians engaging today’s scientists have noticed parallels between early Christian expressions of Trinity and modern understandings of energy. Get in touch with an emerging awareness of the dynamic relationships open to you with God, humanity and the cosmos. Week 1 - Sept. 9th - Survey of Contemporary Theology and Science Week 2 - Sept. 16th - Reinterpreting Understandings of The Trinity Week 3 - Sept. 23rd - Practices Of Trinitarian Spirituality

We are in great need of more adults to lead our youngest parishioners on their journey of faith. We offer classes during our 8:30 and 11:00 Masses during the school year. We still need 2 more adults for the 8:30 sessions and 2-3 adults for the 11:00 sessions. Please consider trying this ministry. It is so rewarding! The children love the bible stories that they learn and the community that they form by gathering in their small groups weekly. Resources and a catechist guide are provided. Parents with teenagers have found it is a great way to get involved together. Couples have taught together as well. Some teachers alternate Sundays with another adult. There are lots of options. Contact Kathy Skinner at kathy.skinner@ctk-nashville.org or 615-777-8908.

The funeral for long time parishioner Richard Conditt, will be this Friday, August 17, at 10:30 am. Visitation in the church will begin at 9:30 am. Richard was a 4th degree in the Knights of Columbus and an active volunteer at Christ the King. He was frequently seen in the kitchen preparing his famous Barbecue for parish events. Please keep his wife Judy and the family in your prayers.

The film,Their Eyes Were Watching God, will be shown tomorrow, Saturday, July 14, in the West Wing of the Parish Center. The film was produced by Oprah Winfrey and stars Halle Berry. The showing will begin at approximately 5:45 pm, following the 4:30 mass. All are welcome. Bring snacks or beverages to share if you wish.

Come join fellow parishioners at our annual Parish Picnic this Sunday, June 3rd, 4-6 pm on the front lawn of the church. All are invited! Live Band and grilled hamburgers & hotdogs. Just bring a side dish (salad, vegetable side dish or dessert), lawn chair, and BYOB (wine or beer) or your favorite soda. Also bring a blanket or lawn chairs! See you there!!!

As a follow up to our presentation on the School to Prison Pipeline and the need to restore funding for restorative practices and social emotional learning, if you are interested in sharing your thoughts on ways to support student growth and development, here is a way to get involved. Please feel free to reach out to your Metro Council Members to express your support for the students of Metro Nashville Public Schools. Open this item to find the contact information for your Metro Council Member, talking points for communicating with council members, and information on the school board budget request. The students of MNPS will appreciate your support!

Sunday Morning Classes for Adults in May 9:45 - 10:45 in the West Wing of the Parish Center May 13 and 20 Vanderbilt History professor Joel Harrington will discuss his latest book, Dangerous Mystic: Meister Eckhart's Path to the God Within. (See reviews below). NOTE: Copies of Dangerous Mystic are available for the reduced price of $20.00. Contact joceline.lemaire@ctk.org to reserve a copy. May 27 Presentation: The School to Prison Pipeline in Nashville, and What We Can Do About It. (More information to follow)

Veterans of all ages are invited to connect with other veterans here on Wednesdays at 7pm (location to be announced.) Freely discuss anything you'd like in a safe, accepting, supportive environment. This group limits its membership to veterans in light of the unique problems faced by members of our armed services in the process of returning home. Topics include survivor's guilt, anger management, PTSD, relationships after deployments and other topics of interest to veterans. Interested? Contact Deacon Bob at btrue56@gmail.com.