When I was asked to write about why my family gives to Belmont UMC, my first thought was pure mechanics: Kim and I give every week because we made it automatic. Our family hasn’t been in a pew all together since before the pandemic started, and there have been weeks this year when I would have forgotten to mail a check or log into …
Read MoreMEMORIAL CARILLON
Next time you’re in the vicinity of the church, you’ll notice some new sounds coming from our rooftops. We have a new digital carillon (set of tower bells) that will be chiming the hours of the day and playing hymns at various times and occasions. This new device will serve as a symbol of hope to our immediate neighborhood, a …
Read MorePROJECT THRIVE
Belmont UMC has been given a wonderful opportunity to reflect, define goals, and outline our path forward as a church. The Lilly Foundation provided a generous grant for Belmont University to study how church congregations thrive for the next 5 years. This is the first study of congregations funded by the Lilly Foundation, and Belmont UMC will be among the …
Read MorePROJECT THRIVE
Belmont UMC has been given a wonderful opportunity to reflect, define goals, and outline our path forward as a church. The Lilly Foundation provided a generous grant for Belmont University to study how church congregations thrive for the next 5 years. This is the first study of congregations funded by the Lilly Foundation, and Belmont UMC will be among the …
Read MoreCOVID PRECAUTIONS
When entering the church building, please wear a mask and practice social distancing with those not in your household. Completing the Covid Self-Assessment form is no longer required. Monday-Friday, the building is unlocked from 8:00am-4:30pm. If you need access before or after those times, please contact Angie Slade. If you need to speak to a pastor or staff member, please …
Read MoreWORSHIP WITH US
In person: Join us for worship in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings at 8:00am and 10:30am. Online: Sunday mornings at 8:00am and 10:30am via Facebook live. Missed last Sunday? Listen to or read past Sunday sermons.
Read MoreWELCOME EMILY BOWLAND
We are pleased to announce that Emily Bowland will be joining the staff as our new part-time bookkeeper beginning Monday, September 21. In this new role, Emily will be handling church giving, pledging, accounts payable, and other day-to-day financial tasks. Emily has attended Belmont UMC since 2004 and is looking forward to joining the staff. You may recognize her as …
Read MoreROBBIE JONES 30 YEARS
Belmont UMC celebrates Robbie Jones as she completes 30 years of dedicated service as our faithful and skilled organist. During this long tenure, Robbie has provided solo musical offerings for worship as well as accompanied the Sanctuary Choir for rehearsals, retreats, worship services, and for special choral concerts and services. Robbie has endeared herself to the Belmont Community with her …
Read MoreYOGA
Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays via Zoom for yoga classes offered by Taunia Rice. Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm Flow Yoga – A Vinyasa practice building strength, flexibility and balance within a fluid mix of poses. Open to all levels. A virtual practice via Zoom. $10 drop-in. Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm Gentle Yoga – A mellow practice unwinding the body, calming the mind, and finding …
Read MoreEakin Food Drive
More than 30 percent of the children who attend Eakin Elementary, just a few blocks from Belmont UMC, live at or below the poverty line and teachers there have created a food pantry to help address this need. With the impact of Covid 19, this need is even greater right now and Eakin has reached out to Belmont UMC for …
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