What is East Brentwood Presbyterian Church?
Where and when do we worship?
Sundays at 10:00 a.m., at the corner of Concord Road and Wilson Pike in Brentwood — “the center of hope.”
What is our mission?
To connect people to God and each other, and equip them for compassionate service — feeding our community’s mouths, minds, hearts, and souls.
What is our vision?
“East Brentwood Presbyterian Church strives to be a campus of connection with an open seat for all to gather, worship, and respond to Christ’s urgent call to address the hunger of God’s people with action, love, justice, and mercy.”
What ministries do we offer?
Worship & music, Children’s & Youth Ministry, East Brentwood Children’s Academy preschool, a faith-based counseling center, and outreach including the Nueva Vida Food Bank, Glenview Elementary partnership, and the Guatemala-Petén mission partnership.
How did EBPC begin?
Chartered in 1989 by the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee to serve the growing Brentwood corridor; the congregation has worshiped at Concord & Wilson Pike since the early 1990s.
How can I get involved?
Just come as you are on Sunday. Contact the church office to learn about small groups, service opportunities, and membership.
What is the PC(USA)?
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is the largest Presbyterian denomination in the U.S., rooted in the Reformed tradition traced to the Scottish Reformation and John Knox.
What do Presbyterians believe?
Core convictions include God’s sovereignty and grace, salvation through Jesus Christ, the authority of Scripture, and a call to justice and service — held together in a Book of Confessions rather than a single creed.
How is the church governed?
“Connectional” government: a local Session of elders connects to a Presbytery, a Synod, and the General Assembly, which meets every two years to discern direction for the whole church.
What are the sacraments?
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Communion is open to all baptized believers, not members only.
Who can belong or lead?
Membership and leadership — as elders or ministers — are open to all people, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation.
How did the PC(USA) form?
Formed in 1983 by the reunion of the northern and southern branches of American Presbyterianism, healing a division dating to the Civil War.