About Us

Who we are

Christ Church Cathedral lives God’s love in downtown Nashville through our worship and welcome, curiosity and community, and care of all people.

We are called to be

  • Disciples who find the love of God in prayer and in the celebration of Holy Communion
  • Evangelists who share God’s plan to renew and restore all creation to wholeness in Christ
  • Friends who welcome the stranger, bear each other’s burdens, and share God’s healing power in Christ’s name
  • Stewards who honor and safeguard God’s abundance in our lives and acknowledge the Holy Trinity–Creator God, Son, and Holy Spirit–as the source of all
  • Servants who seek the face of Christ in every human being and strive for the justice and peace of God

Christ Church Cathedral is a welcoming and inclusive faith community.

Leaning into the Baptismal Covenant, our community strives for justice and peace among all people, and respects the dignity of every human being. We cherish the diversity of God’s people across all abilities, ages, economic backgrounds, ethnicities, races, genders, and sexualities. In the Episcopal Church, this diversity is represented in our bishops, priests, deacons, and laity. All are beloved and belong here. (Cathedral Welcome Statement, Approved by the Vestry on February 24, 2024)
WHAT WE BELEVE

We are a Cathedral Parish in the Diocese of Tennessee

As part of The Episcopal Church, Christ Church Cathedral belongs to a regional body of churches known as a diocese. We are not a standalone congregation, but a parish of the Diocese of Tennessee. We are overseen by our bishop, The Right Reverend John Bauerschmidt, who serves as chief pastor of the diocese.

As a cathedral, we are also the seat of our bishop and the place for diocesan celebrations and worship services. The Episcopal Church is also part of the Anglican Communion, a worldwide gathering of Anglican and Episcopal churches in over 165 countries.

Whom to Contact

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our Business and Facilities Manager, accounting@christcathedral.org.

If you have questions about your Membership, please email Melanie Percival, our Parish Coordinator.

If you have questions about accessing Realm, please email Catherine Clark, our part-time Realm consultant.
If you have questions about using our Facilities, including for weddings or funerals, please email Melanie Percival, our Parish Coordinator.
If you have questions about Publicity for an event, please email Emily Joy Allison, our Director of Communications.
If you have questions about Nursery care for infants and toddlers on Sunday, please email the Rev. Anna Russell Friedman, the Canon and Associate Rector for Family Ministries.
If you have questions about Giving Flowers on a Sunday to commemorate a loved one or important event, please email Melanie Percival, our Parish Coordinator.
If you have questions about an Upcoming Event, please email Melanie Percival, our Parish Coordinator.
If you have questions about Cathedral tours, please email Melanie Percival, our Parish Coordinator.
If you have questions about the Columbarium, please email John Whitaker, our volunteer Columbarium Coordinator.
If you have questions about our Prayer List or submitting a prayer, please email the Rev. Deacon Mary McCarthy, our Pastoral Care Coordinator.
If you have questions about our yearly Journey in Faith class introducing the Episcopal Church or Adult Confirmation or Baptism, please contact the Rev. Canon Madeleine Rebouché, our Canon and Associate Rector for Formation and Outreach.
If you have questions about Youth Confirmation, please email Emily Berry, our Director of Youth Ministries.
If you have questions about Baptism for children, please email the Rev. Canon Anna Russell Friedman, the Canon and Associate Rector for Family Ministries.
If you have questions about Worship at the Cathedral, please email our Dean and Rector, the Very Rev. Serena Sides.
If you have questions about Vestry, please email Sarah Tally, our Senior Warden.
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