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Canterbury Circle is a group of students centered on community, ritual, healing, and social justice. While our group is sponsored by St. Augustine's and the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee, our students come from college campuses across Nashville and we welcome members from any denominational or religious background.
all are welcome!
Canterbury typcially meets on Sunday evenings from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at St. Augustine's Chapel (2308 Vanderbilt Place). Our gatherings typically include a home-cooked meal, guest speakers, and meaningful space for conversation, reflection, and prayer.
While our group is sponsored by St. Augustine's Chapel and the Episcopal Church, we welcome members from all religious and denominational backgrounds, and our students come from college campuses across Nashville. Both undergrad and graduate students are welcome!
To learn more, reach out to Susan Ferguson at susan@staugustineschapel.org or Sarah Stell at sarah@staugustineschapel.org. Follow us on Instagram for updated info on our programing: @NashvilleCanterbury
Winter/Spring 2024 Calendar
January 14: Welcome back dinner and New Year’s Eucharist
January 21: Service opportunity - Make a meal for Room In the Inn
January 28: Game night - PowerPoint presentation on topic of your choice
February 4: Student led liturgy in the A-Frame
February 11: Setting intentions in the season of Lent
February 13: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in partnership with the St. A’s youth group
February 18: Gentle yoga and mindful movement in the season of Lent
February 25: Lenten reflection with Lindsey Kelley
March 3: Liturgy in the A-frame with Susan Ferguson
March 10: TAKE OFF (spring break)
March 17: TAKE OFF (spring break)
March 24: Joint dinner and game night with the St. A’s youth group
March 31: Brunch at the A-Frame following church
April 7: College student Sunday - Cancel evening gathering, college students go out to lunch after church
April 14: Senior send-off celebration at the A-Frame
April 21: End-of-semester dinner and liturgy
What do we do?
In addition to our weekly Sunday evening gatherings, we will often schedule fun outings over the weekend that foster connection and provide space for us to get to know each other (and the Nashville community) better.
Past outings:
Nighttime yoga at the A-Frame Chapel
Volunteering at Thistle Farms
Trips to the Nashville Zoo
Donuts and hiking
Outdoor movie nights
The museum of African American Music
Game nights
Past conversation topics:
Social justice as a way of life
Grief, death, and dying
Mindfulness and meditation
Religion, trauma, and purity culture
Community organizing & the Church
Creativity and imperfection
