What we're about
Sunday Assembly Nashville is a secular community that celebrates life!
Join us for our monthly Assembly with a great live band, a TED Talk-like guest speaker, and a member sharing a story from their life. We meet on the second Sunday of every month, at 5pm. We also host many other home meetups, social events, and a service project monthly.
Sunday Assembly Nashville is part of the international movement of people who want to celebrate the one life we know we have. It all started in London in January 2013. When traveling, look for other Assemblies in Atlanta, Knoxville, Los Angeles, San Diego, Detroit, and many more.
We are here for everyone who wants to:
* Live Better. We aim to provide inspiring, thought-provoking and practical ideas that help people to live the lives they want to lead and be the people they want to be;
*Help Often. Assemblies are communities of action building lives of purpose, encouraging us all to help anyone who needs it to support each other;
* Wonder More. Hearing talks, singing together, listening to readings and even playing games helps us to connect with each other and the awesome world we live in.
The Sunday Assembly
1. Is 100% celebration of life. We are born from nothing and go to nothing. Let’s enjoy it together.
2. Has no doctrine. We have no set texts so we can make use of wisdom from all sources.
3. Has no deity. We don’t do supernatural but we also won’t tell you you’re wrong if you do.
4. Is radically inclusive. Everyone is welcome, regardless of their beliefs – this is a place of love that is open and accepting.
5. Is free to attend, not-for-profit and volunteer run. We ask for donations to cover our costs and support our community work.
6. Has a community mission. Through our Action Heroes (you!), we will be a force for good.
7. Is independent. We do not accept sponsorship or promote outside businesses, organizations or services.
8. Is here to stay. With your involvement, The Sunday Assembly will make the world a better place.
9. We won’t tell you how to live, but will try to help you do it as well as you can.
10. And remember point 1…
The Sunday Assembly is a celebration of the one life we know we have. We want Sunday Assembly to be a place of love and compassion, where, no matter what your situation, you are welcomed, accepted and loved. Most of all, have fun, be nice and join in.
Upcoming events (4+)
East Recreation Center
Celebrate life with Nashville's secular congregation at our monthly assembly and potluck*!
Please note the new time and location!
Join Sunday Assembly Nashville on May 14 at East Park Community Center "In Praise of Praise” - not the religious kind but the power and benefits of people giving and receiving praise. Our speaker will be Dr. Cierra Schoonover, professor of psychology at Middle Tennessee State University with focus on parenting, child welfare, and adverse childhood experiences. Dr. Schoonover will talk about the power of praise to boost a child’s self-esteem and to manage difficult child behaviors. Assembly will be at 5:00 p.m. with a potluck afterward. This month’s potluck theme is “my mama’s favorite.” Bring something your mom loved to eat or make to share with your fellow assemblers.
Sunday Assembly Nashville is a secular congregation that celebrates life! Join us for our monthly Assembly with a great live band, a TED Talk-like guest speaker, and a member sharing a story from their life. We don't do "supernatural" but won't tell you wrong if you do. We welcome all who welcome all! Our monthly event is designed to get us to laugh, sing a bit, learn something, and let our hair down.
Best of all, get to know other people like you from our area, because life is better when you have a community to share it with!
Don't forget to join us at our post-event potluck! Bring a dish if you can! But don't worry if you can't! We'd love to see you there.
Free child care in the kids education room from 4:30pm. Our team of adult volunteers has created an awesome curriculum of readings and crafts to entertain your kid and help them think about the themes we also focus on in our Assembly service.
The Sunday Assembly is a celebration of the one life we know we have. We want Sunday Assembly to be a place of love and compassion, where, no matter what your situation, you are welcomed, accepted and loved. Most of all, have fun, be nice and join in.
- Brynda
- Jason
- Jeannie
- 11 attendees
Hello Sunday Assemblers and friends.
Sometimes 'helping often' means showing our support for our friends and for just causes. Here's your chance.......
Pastor Dawn Bennett, a queer ordained Lutheran pastor at "The Table" , has invited Sunday Assembly to represent the atheist/agnostic/nones community at Pride Spirituality Night. The range of participants will be widely varied, ranging from liberal leaning Christian congregations all the way to non-believers: Pagans, Wiccans, Buddhists, Muslims and more; This event has it all!! Each group represented gets about 5 minutes to sing, recite, read a poem, present a ritual or other aspects of "spirituality". Sunday Assembly will be singing "Equal Sign', a simple call and response song. Please join us for the event. Show your support for our friends as we celebrate the diversity of our community.
- Steven P.
- Josh B.
- Brynda
- 10 attendees
This Live Better Potluck SMOUP (Small Group) is a 'Come As You Are' Open House every 3rd Sunday from 5pm-10pm. Tailored for curious newcomers and those seeking a deeper connection with like-minded Sunday Assemblers. It's a no pressure opportunity to find common ground within our supportive community, make friends, and discuss whatever is on your mind.
Bring any food and drink you'd like to share. Vegan dishes are always welcome.
- Georgia
- Tanner M.
- Steven P.
- 4 attendees
Volunteers needed!! All workers will receive a wristband for free entry.
We need 3 people per shift; whether or not you RSVP on Meetup you MUST choose your shift at SignUp:
https://signup.com/go/dOtqODy
SHIFTS:
Fri: 1p-4p (setup only, no wristband needed)
Sat: 10a-2p, 2p-6p, 6p-10p
Sun: 10:30a-3p, 3p-7:30p
Plan to arrive 30 minutes early to allow time for parking, getting through the gate, and finding our table.
- Piran
- Rina M.
- Heather K.
- 4 attendees
Past events (812)
- Josh B.
- Brynda
- Melissa C.
- 6 attendees
