General Conference will be held April 23 – May 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina and could be very significant for the United Methodist Church. News from General Conference: Regionalization gets General Conference go-ahead General Conference resources: General Conference webpage General Conference Livestream The Road to General Conference TWK delegations for General Conference video updates GC by the Numbers Ask The …

Click here to volunteer. Click here to register your child. Summer is just around the corner, and we’re planning an exciting Vacation Bible School (VBS) experience here at Belmont UMC! On Wednesday evenings, June 5, 12, and 26, join us from 5:00-7:00pm for Operation Restoration. Dinner will be included. At Operation Restoration, kids will explore the Bible and discover new ways …

At the ESL Writes event on Thursday, April 18, the Dot Smith Service Award was presented to Steve Stroud and James Jimmerson. Dot Smith taught English as a Second Language at Belmont UMC for many years; she made everyone feel welcome. Steve and James were recognized for the ways they make students feel welcome. Each Thursday, Steve reads stories and …

During the month of May, we will be honoring our ENCORE Faith Partners with a bulletin board in the foyer. These are folks who cannot attend services in person due to health concerns, lack of transportation, or other personal reasons. We encourage members of the congregation to stop by the bulletin board and read the biographies of these 32 individuals …

Save the date for our next Third Saturday mini retreat on May 18! These mini retreats offer a time to rest in the presence of God and be reminded of how you are connected to God’s love. Each month, the mini retreats have a different focus and incorporate a variety of spiritual practices such as walking the labyrinth, Lectio Divina, …

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this year’s Lenten Offering, which benefits the Give Ye Them to Eat (GYTTE) mission in Mexico. A generous anonymous donor, who is very passionate about GYTTE, matched the funds donated this year, allowing us to send $20,735 to GYTTE. These funds will help families build earthquake-proof straw and mud energy-efficient homes, wood stoves that …

Belmont’s UWF celebrates 114 years We believe that love in action can change the world. Belmont UMC’s women always did more than dust the pews and raise money by serving suppers and having bake sales. From the earliest days of the congregation, they were providing leadership in the church and community at large. They just weren’t officially recognized for it. …

Make plans to join us for the next hymn sing on May 4. On the first Saturday of each month, Belmonters led by the Seekers Class join residents of Morningside of Belmont for a hymn sing led by Christy Perkey from 2:30-3:30pm. Hymn books are provided. Requirements are a joy for hymn singing and a desire for fellowship. No reservation …

With mixed emotions, we share the news that Mark Hagewood, our Executive Director for Church Management, has accepted a new position as the Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services of the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference of the UMC. In his new position, Mark will oversee the finances and business operations of the annual conference. This will continue the ministry in church administration that …

Make plans to join us for The Truth About Ruth presented by the Chapel Choir, Music Makers, Sanctuary Choir, and special guests on Sunday, April 28, during the 10:30am worship service. The Truth About Ruth is an original children’s musical about trials, transitions, and God’s constant love. We will also be taking the show on the road when we present …