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| 451 Hogan Road, Nashville TN 37220 phone: 615-832-2897 website: www.crievewoodumc.org |
 Christian hearts open to respond to those who are struggling, and we in the church office have had inquiries as how best to aid persons who have recently been in the path of wind, water, and fire. First, unless you are a trained emergency professional or volunteer, the best way to assist is through a monetary or supply donation. Second, select a routing that will assure your donation reaches its intended destination efficiently. There are several ways to give through the church.A gift to UMCOR, the United Methodist organization that provides humanitarian and disaster relief, can be made online or can be sent by check through the church. To give this way make out the check to Crievewood UMC and put UMCOR in the memo line. Money sent to UMCOR in this fashion can be used anywhere in the world wherever UMCOR has the most need. UMCOR Worldwide Donation If you wish to donate through UMCOR to aid Americans suffering from recent calamities, once again you can donate online or by check. The online website can be accessed below. If writing a check, make it out to Crievewood UMC and write UMCOR- US Disaster Relief in the memo line. UMCOR will use the money to aid victims at US sites where they are working. That money would go to such persons as hurricane victims along the Gulf coastline, fire victims in western states, or flood victims in Tennessee. UMCOR will direct the funds to the US area work site with the most need at that moment.Donation to UMCOR – US Disaster Relief If you wish to help flood victims in Humphrey’s County, the most direct and efficient way to send relief is through the Tennessee Conference. Again you may donate online or by check. To donate online tap the button below. To donate by check, make the check out to Tennessee Conference with Disaster Response in the memo line. Send the check toTennessee Conference PO Box 440132 Nashville TN 37244-0132 TN Conference Flood Relief Online DonationIn addition to money donations the TN Conference is also accepting UMCOR Cleaning or UMCOR Hygiene kits. Other items are also being requested such as large heavy duty garbage bags, blowers and fans, medium plastic totes, rakes, and square shovels. To keep abreast with current needs consult the conference website at https://twkumc.org/disaster-response/ The Cumberland River District has organized different drop off sites with a deadline of September 13 for all donations. (can extend if needed) The closest drop off sites to Crievewood are Calvary UMC: 3701 Hillsboro Rd, Nashville TN 37215 Drop off Tuesday-Fridays in the chapel from 9am-1pm. Contact: David Low @ 615-477-8633 *Please call prior to dropping off* Hendersonville First UMC: 217 E Main Street, Hendersonville TN 37075 Drop off Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm & Sundays 8am-12pm A UHaul will be available in the parking lot during above days/times for drop off. Contact: Suzanne Newman @ 615-824-8725 Pastor’s Pen We have several changes taking place in our staff this month. On September 15, Jan Bassett, our long-time Administrative Assistant, will be retiring. We will all miss Jan and are so grateful for her many years of work and ministry as part of the Crievewood staff. On a personal note, I am especially grateful that she was willing to wait until this month to retire so that I could have more than a full year under my belt as senior pastor with her wisdom and knowledge to help. We will celebrate and honor Jan during worship on September 12. I hope you’ll make plans to join us in person that day or to participate online. If you would like to give a card or contribute to a love offering for Jan, please give those to Joe Buffler. September 15 will also be Rev. Chelsey Hedglin’s last day as our Associate Pastor. As Chelsey announced in the last newsletter, she feels a particular calling to the ministry of chaplaincy and has accepted a full-time position as a chaplain with Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital. Thankfully, she will stay on staff at Crievewood as our part-time Youth Minister. It will be an adjustment for us all as her responsibilities and hours shift. I would ask that we all be respectful of the boundaries that she needs and deserves to set to live into this new reality. For example, if you come to her with something that is not youth-related, she will likely point you to me or someone else to help. We want her to be able to focus on the youth ministry in this new staff configuration. Leigh Ann Cate will shift into the role of our full-time Office Administrator and will take on the responsibilities and duties that Jan was previously fulfilling. Leigh Ann is a gifted administrator and communicator with a long history at Crievewood as well as experience in the financial industry. All of this, along with her creativity, hospitality, and more, have got me feeling excited for her to step into this role. The pandemic has shown us the need for creativity and flexibility in today’s world. As such, we will be shifting the church office hours to 9:00 until 3:00 on Monday through Friday, and Leigh Ann will be working from home during some of those hours. So, you may get to see volunteers at certain times (especially Fridays) if you stop by the office. We are also looking to hire a part-time Children’s Ministry Director. You can view more information about the position on our website. Please pass along the info to anyone who might be interested. We are currently accepting resumes and hope to begin interviewing candidates soon. Change can be hard, especially when it is big or when a lot of it is happening at once. I’m grateful to our Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) and their faithfulness in navigating these changes. They worked hard to minimize the disruption while also honoring our present and anticipated staffing and financial needs. Moving from four full-time staff to two will be an adjustment, but it brings us more into alignment with other churches who are similar to our size and will relieve some pressure that has been on our budget. I celebrate with Jan and this next step in her life. I’m glad that Leigh Ann and Chelsey will continue to be part of our staff but in different roles. I’m grateful that Caleb, Hailee, and Robert will continue their ministry as staff members related to our worship and music. And I’m excited to see who will join us to direct our children’s ministry. Please be in prayer for all these transitions and let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Grace and peace, John Hill  9:30 am – CUMC Worship in person in the sanctuary and online Access the online service at https://www.facebook.com/CrievewoodUMC/Opportunities to Serve TP Sunday Crievewood continues its mission to supply toilet paper to Community Cares Fellowship. Our next TP Sunday is September 5th. Thank you for your continuing support in meeting this need of the Nashville homeless. LiturgistsBeginning September 12, we would like to have church members regularly serving in the role of liturgist for worship. The plan is create a good base of volunteers and then set up a rotation schedule. This would involve leading the congregation in a call to worship and either an opening prayer or affirmation of faith and reading the scripture passage for the day. No extemporaneous speaking is required; everything would be written ahead of time. Adults, youth, and older children are welcome to serve in the rotation. If you are interested, please reach out to any staff member to let us know. AIM at Mountain Top The annual CUMC adult fall mission trip to Mountain T.O.P. has been scheduled for the weekend of October 21-24. Anyone who would like to join the team and reach out to others by sharing time, Christian love, and talent to help with needed home repair for the residents of the Cumberland Mountains, please contact Keith Head at Lkhead@aol.com. You do not need experience to participate, but you must be at least 18 years old.  Still Looking …..We are currently seeking a new full time teacher to love our 2 year olds, plus 2-3 afternoon positions. Also the center will be looking for a new bus driver. Mr. Joe isn’t leaving us right away, but he would like to retire in the next year. So if you know of anyone who would LOVE your children the way we do here at Crievewood Child Care, please have them contact me at director@crievewoodumc.org. Sharon Ferrell  Sept. 1 – Tricia Gaietto and Brian TurnerSept. 5 – Drew Cate Sept. 8 – Cason Cherry Sept. 9 – Kellyanne Shaw Sept. 10 – Glynnis Boyce and Lily Tickle Sept. 11 – Erick Hunt-Hawkins Sept. 13 – Bobby Bryan and Eric Leyers Sept. 14 – Joe Carter If you have a birthday between September 1 and September 14 and it does not appear in the list above, then it is not in our database. We would like to celebrate with you. If your birthday does not appear, please notify the church office at 615-832-2897.  Reminders A Note from SPRC:Jan Bassett, our church administrator, is retiring after 14 years of serving Crievewood’s ministry. Please join us in honoring her during worship on Sunday, September 12th. You are invited to bring a card and/or love offering for her. If you choose to give a love offering, please bring it to the church before September 12th and give it to Joe Buffler. He will make sure it gets to where it needs to be. Charge Conference: Crievewood’s 2021 Charge Conference has been scheduled for Sunday, October 10, 2021, right after the worship service. Remembering David van Eys There is a mass to be offered for David at the Christ the King Church on Belmont Blvd. scheduled tonight, September 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Crievewood members as well as other friends and family are invited to attend. There is parking on the street, in the semi-circle next to the church, and in the parking lot in the back. Please be aware that the main front entrance of the church is blocked for construction. There are two side entrances facing Belmont Blvd. that will take you in to two side chapels and the main sanctuary. Still looking for more information? Below are links that may help. UM NewsCUMC COVID PolicyCUMC Online GivingLink to the Prayer ListLive Stream Worship Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. Crievewood United Methodist Church“Community Happens Here” where Community means:· A place to belong: We want you to find a home at Crievewood UMC where you are known and know others and where you can experience deep spiritual connections· A place to be loved: We care about your story and welcome all people where they are as part of the beautifully diverse body of Christ· A place to engage: We believe that everyone matters and can share their gifts in meaningful ways· A place to serve: We have a heart for mission and want to serve God and neighbor here in Crieve Hall and around the world· A place to grow: We are committed to helping you grow in faith, wherever you are now, through the means of God’s grace Copyright © 2021 Crievewood United Methodist Church, All rights reserved. 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