Below are letters from Pastor Paul about the 2019 Tennessee Annual Conference. Young people lead TAC July 12, 2019 Dear Belmont friends, We are all proud of the thoughtful, courageous and Christlike leadership of Belmont UMC’s young people. Let me tell you about their leadership at our Tennessee Annual Conference (TAC). Caroline Cramer and Abby Mendez received …
Read MoreDRIVERS NEEDED
Drivers needed for Youth and Children’s Ministries What a beautiful glimpse of the kingdom of God we get to experience as we do ministry together with youth and children from the Golden Triangle Fellowship. Sharing in life and faith together helps us get closer to the fullness of God’s grace and love. In pursuit of those glimpses and that fullness …
Read MoreHISTORICAL MARKER TO HONOR REV. BILL BARNES
Friends and family of Rev. Bill Barnes (1931-2017) are invited to gather on Wednesday, July 17, 9:30 a.m. at Edgehill UMC, 1502 Edgehill Ave for the unveiling of a historical marker authorized by The Metropolitan Historical Commission. The marker will be placed at Edgehill UMC to honor the work and memory of Bill. The text of the marker reads: “Reverend …
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Following is a letter read by Caroline Cramer and Abby Mendez at the 2019 Tennessee Annual Conference. Dear Members of the Tennessee Annual Conference, We are United Methodist LGBTQI+ youth and allies in the Tennessee Annual Conference. Some of us have been members of our United Methodist Churches since we were children and some have just joined us. While our …
Read MoreIMMIGRATION ACTION
Dear Belmont friends, At times, I will confess feeling overwhelmed by the events unfolding on our national stage. Many of you have been moved by Mike DuBose’s photos from the border or seen heart breaking photos in the media this week. Our baptism vows and the prophetic tradition calls us to lift up our voice and speak out against all …
Read MoreCOMMUNION STEWARDS NEEDED
Setting and clearing the table for Communion is a holy act. Please consider being a part of our Communion Stewards Team for the 8:15am service. Set or clear the table once a month or more as a way of showing hospitality and welcome. For more information, please contact Heather Harriss.
Read MoreALL ARE MADE IN GOD’S IMAGE
On June 23 and 30, join us on Sunday mornings at 8:15am and 10:30am for two sermons from Galatians on identity, freedom, and spiritual responsibility. Come explore how “Christ’s love makes us all one” (Galatians 3-5) and sets us free to live lives of grace, goodness, and love.
Read More72 HOURS AT UMC NEXT
Following are observations from John Pearce of his time at the UMC Next gathering in Kansas City. On Sunday, June 16, John, Greg Bergquist, and Paul Purdue will share their reflections on UMC Next at 9:15am in the Community Center. Click here to learn more. Greetings to my friends at Belmont United Methodist Church. I have the privilege of attending …
Read MoreCONVERSATION ABOUT WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE UMC
A message from Pastor Paul: May 17, 2019 Dear Belmont Family, As we continue to live into these times of change and transition, I am thankful to be joining a larger conversation about what’s next for the UMC to help shape and create the next Methodism – a Methodism defined by Wesleyan theology, a missional focus, evangelism and social justice, …
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April 26, 2019 “By the rivers of Babylon – there we sat down and there we wept when we remembered Zion. On the willows there we hung up our harps . . . how could we sing the Lord’s song as slaves in foreign land?” Psalm 137 Today, I sat on my porch nearly in tears as I read the …
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