Pictured above: Kamel Daouk, Imam Ossama Bahloul, and Paul Purdue. Photo by Mike DuBose In the photo above, Imam Ossama Bahloul of the Islamic Center of Nashville expresses appreciation to Belmont UMC for hosting his congregation during Friday prayers in the month of Ramadan while their mosque was being renovated. “It should be the norm that we would see each …

Belmont UMC’s Music Ministry is resuming rehearsals for all age groups. There is a lot of enthusiasm to get back to music-making with our musical faith community after summer break, and we are proceeding with safety precautions. All age groups are required to wear a face covering for rehearsals and for worship. Masks are optional for the choir’s designated musical …

Hillsboro Village will soon be alive with the sound of music. Beginning this Wednesday, August 25, Belmont UMC’s Children’s choirs will resume! Children, ages 3-6th grade, and their choir teachers will join together in outside classrooms, wearing masks to sing, play musical games, and instruments. Registration is required. Download the Children’s Choir Registration 2021-2022. All choir teachers are fully vaccinated …

I found my niche at Belmont UMC by Keith C. Roberts As a third generation Belmont UMC member, I have attended here since I was carried into the church as an infant. This is my church home as it is for many of you. Naturally, when I began thinking of where I wanted my earthly remains to rest, my interest …

The dream of a Belmont UMC columbarium is becoming a reality thanks to a generous donation from a beloved Belmont family. Construction is underway next to Ferguson chapel in the space formerly used as a prayer room. This attractive area will include space for honor, prayer, reflection and remembrance. Click here to find out why members are purchasing columbarium niches. …

Spiritual Direction is a form of spiritual companionship, it has been practiced for thousands of years in many faith traditions. The practice of spiritual direction asks the question, “What is stirring in you?” and makes space for sacred longings to surface. Spiritual Direction is for you if… You’re seeking spiritual and personal growth You want to deepen your journey with …

Help Belmont and Edgehill’s UMW celebrate their 20-year partnership! You are invited to help celebrate this long-time UMW partnership by contributing to Edgehill neighborhood ministries Brighter Days program. A list of needed items is below and a collection box will be set up in the Iris Room. Monetary donations are also welcome. Make your check payable to “Belmont UMW” and …

Calling all Belmont knitters! Every year as part of our Prayer Friends event, the Children’s Ministry presents stuffed lambs wearing knitted scarves to our Kindergarten class. We are low on scarves for this year and need more. If you knit and are willing to help replenish our supply, please contact Pastor Kate.

CMind. (2021). The Tree of Contemplative Practices [Illustration]. The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. https://www.contemplativemind.org/practices/tree Resources for Contemplative Practice The Upper Room https://www.upperroom.org/resources  is full of helpful information about different practices. Breath Prayer If you’d like to know more about breath prayers, this blog post by writer, preacher and theologian Sarah Bessey is excellent.. https://sarahbessey.substack.com/p/breath-prayers-for-anxious-times Centering Prayer On Thursday …

The Children’s Ministry is in need of assistant teachers for our 3-5 year olds and 1st-2nd grade classes this fall. Our Sunday school year runs from August 29, 2021-May 2022. We will be meeting in person and training will be provided. If you can only serve for 2 weeks a month, that’s fine. Please prayerfully consider serving. For questions or …