Action
Action is practical opportunities for us to BE the liturgy that we practice. We carefully discern our long-term & short-term partnerships with movements and efforts that resonate with our values.
St. Francis Mission
KNOWING EACH OTHER. LOVING EACH OTHER. SERVING TOGETHER. FOR THE LIFE OF THE WORLD.
Saint Francis Mission endeavors to be an intentional and creative community of peacemakers that is attempting to address the harmful divisions that exist among all people– especially people of faith. We seek to change the conversation from one of competition, suspicion, and opposition, to one of interdependence, mutual understanding, and unity. As followers of Jesus, we recognize his leading in welcoming any and all others (Christian or otherwise) who feel the call to pour out their lives for others and for the life of the world. This work is centered around the reconciling table of Jesus and extends to every table of fellowship everywhere.
Saint Francis meets on Sundays at 5:30PM at McCreary’s Pub in downtown Franklin.
The Williamson County Homeless Alliance
The mission of the Williamson County Homeless Alliance is to develop and maintain a permanent transitional sanctuary that meets the needs of people experiencing homelessness in Franklin/Williamson County Tennessee by partnering with local government, non-profits, businesses, individuals, and churches.
Creation Education
In Nashville, A Rocha is a working to educate and inspire people to care for creation.
As A Rocha takes a local shape here in Music City, part of our work involves building community among songwriters and creating opportunities for them to learn about ecological issues and come together for songwriting retreats. The first volume of “The A Rocha Project” – an album of songs written around the theme of creation care – is in production. Our first hands-on conservation project is also in development. We are working on a Backyard Biodiversity Project which will connect people to the world outside their own back door, and allow them to learn with and work with others to enhance the biodiversity of the urban and suburban places they live.
Please contact Jenna Henderson if you have questions or would like to get involved.
Serving Women in Recovery
At Healing Housing we provide a stable home and extensive support services, rooted in love, acceptance and the power of community.
- A full, 6-month plan, sober housing and recovery program.
- A holistic healing plan for each woman addresses past trauma, current physical and mental health needs, and training and skills for her future.
- 82% of residents remain sober through their stay.
- A low-cost program with 60% of fees returned to women as savings upon graduation.
- First 9 weeks of fees covered by donors and provided at no cost to residents.
Equity
Mission
We empower and provide financial support to licensed, or licensed-eligible Black mental health counselors through student debt relief, supervision grants, and scholarships as a form of reparations.
Vision
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Address the effects of oppression and structural racism in the field of mental health.
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Eliminate student debt for Black mental health counselors, therefore, creating opportunities to focus on completing their academic training, professional growth and development, emotional well-being, and service to the greater community.
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Increase the equitable representation and number of Black mental health counselors in the profession.