Feast of Tabernacles 2026 - Schedule and Activities
All church services will be held in the Southern Grand Ballroom.
Opening Night - Friday, September 25, 2026
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7:30 PM - Opening Night Services
Day 1 - Saturday, September 26, 2026
10 AM - Morning Church Services
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12:30 PM - Lunch Social - Atrium
Our opening day lunch buffet has been organized as a "meet and greet" for old friends and new! Let's use this opportunity to get to know one another and grow closer together.
***Deadline to purchase your seat is September 13, 2026.
3 PM - Afternoon Church Services
Day 2 - Sunday, September 27, 2026
8 AM - Adult Choir Practice
10 AM - Morning Church Services
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12:30 PM - Board of Directors Meeting - Embassy Boardroom
1-5 PM - Scavenger Hunt
Join us for a scavenger hunt around Nashville! Meet Lizzie Ellis at the stage after services to receive your team’s instructions. Teams will have until 7:00 PM to submit their photos for each prompt.
Get creative, have fun, and take plenty of pictures! 📸 Photos from the hunt will be projected at the dance Monday evening, where the winning team will also be announced!
5-9 PM - Parents' Night Off - Arkansas Room
Parents: Want a date night or just a kid-free evening?
We are inviting kids (who are potty-trained), up to age 13, to join us Sunday evening for pizza, games, and a movie from 5pm to 9pm We will have a sign-up sheet at the information table to let us know how many kids you will be dropping off so we can prepare ahead of time. If you have any questions, please ask Jackie Eggers.
Day 3 - Monday, September 28, 2026
Bowtie Day!
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Bowtie Day. So don't disappoint, and come to church in style!
John Reiss, our bowtie expert, has graciously put together a video on how to tie a bowtie. We hope this will encourage you to join in on the fun and participate in the traditional group photo!
8 AM - Adult Choir Practice
10 AM - Morning Church Services
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2 PM - Country Music Hall of Fame Museum Tour
Get ready to step into the story of country music! We’ll arrive at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at 2:00 PM for an afternoon exploring the history and legacy of country music. You’ll see iconic memorabilia, instruments, costumes, photographs, and exhibits celebrating legendary artists and the music that shaped Nashville. Plan for approximately 2 hours to enjoy the museum at your own pace.
***Deadline to purchase your ticket is September 23, 2026.
8 PM - Dance! - Southern Grand Ballroom
Dust off your cowboy boots and hats, get ready for a genre-blending bash!
There will be some line dances during the dance. Time-permitting, Kathy Reeter plans on teaching of the dances prior to the big evening. An announcement will be made at the Feast if we're able to make this happen.
If you would like to practice before the Feast, some tutorials have been linked below:
Day 4 - Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Polka-dot Day!
Wear your dots and spots so you can join in on the group photo!
8 AM - Adult Choir Practice
10 AM - Morning Church Services
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12:30 PM - Baptism Counseling
If you are interested in counseling for baptism, Richard Ritenbaugh will hold a short counseling session following services today.
7:30 PM - BINGO!
Bingo is back! Join us in the TBD Ballroom for an evening of fun. Bring your outdoor voices and get ready to shout... BINGO!
Please don't forget to bring your prizes! If you have children, we ask that you please bring at least one adult prize and one prize for children under 10. If you do not have any children, 2 adult prizes would be best. Please mark on the outside who the prize is for.
Day 5 - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
8:30 AM - Children's Choir Practice
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1 PM - Family Day
Come spend the afternoon at Seven Oaks Park, enjoying fellowship, food, fun, and a little friendly competition with our church family! We’ll meet at 1:00 PM at the park, which offers a playground, picnic shelter, paved basketball courts, baseball and softball fields, pickleball and tennis courts, and even a disc golf course. There’s something for everyone, so come ready to relax, play, and enjoy time together!
Lunch will be catered from Tex's World Famous BBQ!
***Deadline to purchase your seat is September 23, 2026.
Seven Oaks Park
1283 School Lane
Nashville, TN 37217
Day 6 - Thursday, October 1, 2026
8:30 AM - Children's Choir Practice
10 AM - Morning Church Services
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1 PM - Golf
Whether you're an aspiring golf pro or picking up a club for the first time, our CGG golf outing this year at Topgolf is fun for everybody. Giant targets make it easy to score no matter your swing, and fancy golf balls keep track of every shot, so you can focus on the fun. Great opportunity for men and women of all ages to experience the joy of golf!
Cost is $45 per person, which includes 2 hours of golf and a fajita buffet lunch.
Please see Bill Onisick for any questions.
Day 7 - Friday, October 2, 2026
8:30 AM - Children's Choir Practice
10 AM - Morning Church Services
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12:30 PM - Baptisms
Baptisms will be held at the Embassy Suites Indoor Pool. Everyone is welcome to attend.
7:30 PM - Y/A Bible Study
The young adult Bible Study will be held Friday evening, October 10th, at 7:30pm, in the TBD Ballroom.
Day 8 - Saturday, October 3, 2026
10 AM - Morning Church Services
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12:30 PM - Lunch Social - Atrium
We have organized a lunch buffet as a final group social event. So, purchase your seat and bring all your friends and family as we fellowship together one last time!
***Deadline to purchase your seat is September 13, 2026.
3 PM - Afternoon Church Services
Blessing of the Little Children
*Anointing Elder Schedule begins immediately following services.
If you have any questions regarding the activities, please contact Samantha Swanson at sswanson@cgg.org
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