Men of St. Paul’s
The Men of St. Paul’s (MOSP) is a welcoming community where men of all ages come together to build friendships, grow in faith, and serve others.
Whether preparing a meal for a local organization, gathering for conversation, or volunteering at one of our parish events, we believe that serving side by side builds lasting friendships and strengthens our faith.
Throughout the year, the men prepare and serve meals for parish events and community organizations. We are grateful for opportunities to support ministries and organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of Williamson County, Freedom Reigns, Both Hands Ty² Vision Project, CiTY, Mountain T.O.P., High Hopes, St. Paul’s youth, and many others through our cooking and volunteer efforts.
There are no membership requirements and no expectation to attend every event. Simply come when you can, get to know the other men of the parish, and discover meaningful opportunities to serve our church, our community, and one another.
Men of St. Paul’s Annual Barbeque
Since 1960, the Men of St. Paul’s Annual BBQ has been one of Franklin’s most beloved traditions. What began more than six decades ago has become a signature event for our parish and a favorite gathering for the wider community.
Traditional offerings available are: MoSP award-winning pulled pork BBQ, smoked chicken, whole pork butts, and chicken quarters. Individual meals came with choice of pork or chicken, along with baked beans, vegetable mix, coleslaw, and hoe cakes.
The BBQ is the primary fundraiser for the Men of St. Paul’s. All net proceeds support outreach ministries both within St. Paul’s and throughout our community, helping provide meals, assist local organizations, and extend the church’s mission of service.
The annual barbeque is usually late September or early October.
Men’s Conference
The Annual Conference of Tennessee Churchmen is the oldest gathering of men in the Episcopal Church. Every year since 1947, laymen of the Episcopal Churches in Tennessee have gathered for an annual conference. The men of Tennessee have maintained their bonds despite the fact that the national Church divided Tennessee into the three dioceses in 1982.
The weekend is usually on the third weekend in August. Friday is the BBQ cook-off followed by the first of three well known speakers. Saturday morning is the second speaker followed by updates from the bishop and key laymen of your Diocese. The afternoon is free to golf, to hike, to swim, to canoe, to bike, to skeet shoot, or just to relax, read and/or sleep. Saturday evening is the third speaker. Sunday we adjourn to the beautiful All Saints Chapel on the Sewanee campus for a special communion service.
Fred Warner is St Paul’s key man for the conference. Please contact the church office at 615-790-0527 and he will answer your inquiry. We invite you to join in this wonderful tradition of worship and fellowship. See you on the Mountain.
