165 years of faithfulness
Celebrate with us as we honor the legacy of our faith community
The history of New Covenant Christian Church, previously known as Gay-Lea Christian Church, is a rich tapestry that spans from the pre-Civil War era to its present-day evolution. Originally, this church had a diverse congregation, with both free and enslaved Negro members attending communion and baptismal services alongside white members. Notably, in 1855, the Colored Christian Church was established by a white congregation, Vine Street Christian Church, becoming the first Negro congregation of the Christian Church in Tennessee. Over the years, the church underwent several relocations and name changes, with influential leaders like Elder Preston Taylor leaving to form Lea Avenue Christian Church in 1891.
The church's legacy continued to flourish with the formation of the National Colored Christian Missionary Convention in 1917, which later became the National Convocation. Through visionary leaders like Elder Taylor and innovative pastors like Elder Claude Walker, Gay-Lea Christian Church became a hub of spiritual, educational, and civil rights activities.
The church's legacy continued to flourish with the formation of the National Colored Christian Missionary Convention in 1917, which later became the National Convocation. Through visionary leaders like Elder Taylor and innovative pastors like Elder Claude Walker, Gay-Lea Christian Church became a hub of spiritual, educational, and civil rights activities.
In 2002, it was renamed New Covenant Christian Church (DOC) under the leadership of Reverend William E. Crowder, and it embarked on a mission of inclusivity, embracing the LGBTQIA+ community in 2016. In recent years, under the guidance of Reverend Dr. Judy D. Cummings, the church developed a strong reputation as a training ground for young ministers, particularly African American women. The church's history is a testament to its enduring commitment to justice, faith, and community, culminating in the appointment of Reverend Tara Faith Williams as its Senior Pastor in September 2022, with a renewed focus on spiritual growth, worship, and care for all members.
Under Pastor Tara's leadership, New Covenant Christian Church (DOC) remains committed to its mission of inclusivity and growth, placing a strong emphasis on nurturing all age groups and fostering a welcoming environment for all who seek spiritual guidance.
Scroll down to see how we are celebrating this year and how you can join in!
Under Pastor Tara's leadership, New Covenant Christian Church (DOC) remains committed to its mission of inclusivity and growth, placing a strong emphasis on nurturing all age groups and fostering a welcoming environment for all who seek spiritual guidance.
Scroll down to see how we are celebrating this year and how you can join in!
Anniversary Banquet - Saturday
Join us on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Ivy Center of Nashville (4344 Ashland City Hwy, Nashville, TN 37218) from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM as we celebrate 165 years of love and service! Tickets for this event are $35 per person and can be purchased via the sowing link below/sowing tab on our website, the church app, via CashApp ($NCCC1859), or by Check -- memo to read “165th Anniversary Banquet.” Please pay before or by October 5.
It will be a beautiful time of fellowship and celebration! Invite family and friends from near and far to join us!
You can RSVP for the 165th Church Anniversary Banquet here!
If you would like to purchase an ad or support the souvenir booklet, please email "byoke2691@gmail.com" or "newcovenantnashville@gmail.com". Here is the price list: Full page $150, Half page $100, Quarter page $75, Business card $50, Patron $10. And if you purchase a full table for the banquet, which is $280, you can receive a full-page ad for half off.
It will be a beautiful time of fellowship and celebration! Invite family and friends from near and far to join us!
You can RSVP for the 165th Church Anniversary Banquet here!
If you would like to purchase an ad or support the souvenir booklet, please email "byoke2691@gmail.com" or "newcovenantnashville@gmail.com". Here is the price list: Full page $150, Half page $100, Quarter page $75, Business card $50, Patron $10. And if you purchase a full table for the banquet, which is $280, you can receive a full-page ad for half off.
Anniversary Sunday Worship
Join us on Sunday morning, October 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM on our campus (2201 Osage street, Nashville, TN 37208) as we continue our thanksgiving for 165 years and the journey of constructing a legacy of love and service. Invite family and friends from near and far to join the celebration.
There will be a reception in the fellowship hall following Sunday worship.
There will be a reception in the fellowship hall following Sunday worship.
Anniversary Sowing
We ask for a special offering for each anniversary that honors that year's number. For our 165th year, we ask that you give in honor of this number by giving $1.65, $16.50, $165, or even $1,650! Get creative with it and allow us to sow into the next 165 years!
