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AT Howard UCC


Pastoral Instalation

Join us Sunday, November 17 at 3p for the Pastoral Installation service for the Reverend Dr. LaShante Walker, Senior Pastor of Howard Congregational UCC.

Pastor-Elect Reverend

Dr. LaShante Walker

Howard Congregational Church is delighted to welcome the Reverend Dr. LaShante Walker as our Senior Pastor-Elect. We warmly welcome all members and friends of Howard Church to join in celebration of this historic milestone as we progress together as a congregation. 

        Way to go, Layla!

Congratulations to Layla Akins who took the crown at her most recent dance competition, winning the "Star on the Rise" award following several rounds of intense competition.  Way to go, Layla!! You're absolutely a winner in our eyes!

Congratulations Dr. deGregory!!

We take great pride in supporting our members...even when their achievements roll in like water!!  Congratulations on your induction into the Collegium of Scholars, Dr. deGregory. We're always listening for what's next!   Keep leading with confidence and grace.  God's children need you!

Congratulations, Brandon

Pastor Ralph's son, Brandon M. Thompson was   chosen  as  one of  the Top 40 Under 40 Business Executives by The Sports Business Journal.  Brandon is scheduled to attend a banquet in New York later this year.  Bravo and blessings to you!   

Congratulations, Larry!

Our brother Larry Turnley is continuing his God-driven, courageous journey of making community impact!  His new book, "What's  YOUR Excuse?   now available to pre-order on Amazon, or  at www.ltlarryturnley.com 

Congratulations, Teree!!

Congratulations go out  to our sister Teree McCormick. 


Teree is one of the 2022 Honorees at "Upon These Shoulders" .

     

These 2022 Honorees represent the Integrators of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools grade configuration as it transitioned from separate to equal: Ethel Carr Crowder (Buena Vista Elementary), Teree Campbelle McCormick (Wright Junior High) and Brenda Harris Haywood (Stratford High School).

Sister Jean Norton Expands her healing reach...from SEUCC News

Music Soothes the Soul


There is no better to be drawn away from the chaos of a hectic world and into the respite of God’s soothing care than by the tendrils of beautiful music. The Southeast Conference UCC provides just such an interlude on the 3rd Thursdays of the month through the Live Harp Meditations with Rev. Jean Norton.Jean offers Sacred Conversations with Music as a Therapeutic Music Practice through HeartSongAwakenings.com. Jean’s deep heart and strong spirit listen virtually to the sorrows and traumas of our lives, especially as we experience them through the injustices of racism. Her harp songs are offered to help awaken the soothing gifts of the Holy One amid the chaos of our times. Ordained in the United Church of Christ, Jean is a Certified Clinical Musician and retired Board Certified Chaplain. She is a member of Howard Congregational Church, United Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee.



Congratulating Sister BettyE Otey for DST honors

On November 13, our sister in Christ, Bettye Otey , was honored among others by her sorority sisters of

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at the Delta Jewels Celebration Luncheon held at Nashville's Renaissance Hotel.  GO BETTY!

And The Emmy Goes To...

Paris Lawson!!   

Paris has received two Emmy awards this year for her work as a member of the broadcast team for the Oklahoma City Thunder. She received these awards in September.

You can catch her during halftime and breaks between quarters interviewing players and coaches during all Oklahoma City Thunder games this season.

Most games are available to watch on the NBA app. Or you can go to the OKC Thunder website to view the schedule and read one of her stories about the team or you can also catch her hosting the OKC Thunder Podcast every week.

Congratulations

Dr. DEGregory!!

We are proudly showing off our sister, Dr. Crystal deGregory (Far right top) sporting her beauty on this  special  edition of "USA Today".  Go, Crystal!  

Howard 'Mass' Choir

Since Covid-19has us distanced, we're finding new ways to bring our voices together.  This is our first video;  one of our best... "I Give Myself Away", produced by our Music and Tech ministries.  

Enjoy!

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Congratulations, Khloe!

HCUCC Youth Khloe Moore was awarded the East End Preparatory Eagle Award in recognition of exemplifying and going beyond the expected, showing GREATNESS through Growth, Respect, Enthusiasm, Achievement and Teamwork! She has been rewarded a $2,500 scholarship with the award.  She has also been accepted into Nashville School of the Arts!!  We're proud of you, Khloe.   Bravo!!