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Churches Directory > United States > Tennessee > Nashville area
The Order of Saint Thomas
Nashville, Tennessee
Basic Information
- Leader: Rev. Dave Lindley, OST
- Address of Meeting Place:
Scarritt Bennett Center (meeting in Skinner Chapel)
1008 19th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
- Mailing Address (if different):
P.O. Box 50705
Nashville, TN 37205
- Telephone: 888-205-7778
- Website: ostlcci.org
- Email: Br.Dave@ostlcci.org
General Description
- Type of Congregation: "Mass services in rented space once a month at present. We have one congregation forming in Nashville."
- Size of Congregation: small-medium (50-100 people) -- about 45 members
- Setting: urban; on campus of a retreat center
- Denomination or Affiliation(s): A Religious Order of the Liberal Catholic Church Int.
- Strength of Denominational Identification: Liberal Catholic; strong affiliation
Importance of Christian Universalism
- Believers in Universal Reconciliation: nearly 100% of congregation (and denomination)
- Is Universal Reconciliation Taught? -- yes, "but it is a given, and mostly one-on-one teaching; being a Catholic body, Eucharist is the focus of worship"
Demographics of Congregation
- Single People in Their 20's: 30-50%
- Families with Children Under 12 Years Old: less than 5%
- Families with Children Older than 12: less than 5%
- People Over 65: less than 5%
- Blacks and Africans: about 5%
- Hispanics and Latin Americans: less than 5%
- Asians and Pacific Islanders: less than 5%
- Other Non-White Ethnic Groups: about 5%
- Are There Services in Language(s) Other than English? -- no -- "exception if the Priest prefers to perform the Mass in Latin"
Philosophy and Style
- Overall Philosophy and Style: progressive, Traditional Mass
- Doctrinal Purity or Open-Mindedness? -- "Denominational mandate of freedom of thought and individual freedom to interpret scripture, creed and tradition"
- Worship Style: Traditional Catholic -- "Being non-Roman, LCCI has never left tradition for Vatican II reforms of the Mass"
- Music and Instruments Typically Used in Services: individual singing, congregational singing, keyboards
- Frequency of Communion: "Mass is privately performed daily for members. Prayer requests, weekly for public worship in most LCCI Churches. Once a month in Nashville at this time."
- Politics in Sermons? -- no
- Tithing or Specific Financial Obligation? -- "optional for general members (Oblates); members may donate as much or as little as they choose. Vowed Members tithe 1-2%"
- Are Gays and Lesbians Welcome to Join? -- "yes, absolutely, across the board denominationally, and there are no barriers to ordination for GLBT or women"
Mission and Programs
- Building Close Friendships and Fellowship Among Members: "seems to happen quite naturally"
- Deepening Members' Faith and Understanding of Christian Teaching: very important
- Sharing the Gospel with Non-Believers: "We have a no proselytizing policy. Our ministers are very public but we only answer to what we are asked. I feel they will come as the spirit leads."
- Charity and Community Service: very important
- Programs for Children and Youth: n/a at this time
- Does the Leader Offer Home and Hospital Visits for the Sick and Elderly? -- yes
- Does the Leader Offer One-on-One Spiritual Counseling for Members? -- yes -- "this is most of the Nashville work in non-formal settings"
- Other Programs and Projects:
- Minister, Brothers and Sisters provide a wide range of pastoral care outside of traditional Church structure
- very active Missions to Africa, orphans and children with HIV
Other Information
- We are a Religious Order of the Liberal Catholic Church International, a non-Roman, Catholic body, whose Apostolic Succession stems from the Old Catholic movement in Holland. Our work, the daily hours, rosary devotions, works of charity and the 7 Sacraments is traditional, yet open to all seekers, reflecting an attitude of devotion to the Trinity as well as a respect for mankind, made in the image of God.
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