April 17, 2019 Dear Belmont family, News about our ongoing response to February’s Special Session of General Conference might strike us as unpleasant Holy Week news. However, let us remember that Holy Week includes Jesus on trial before a religious court. Church politics often reveals differing understandings of God. Let this update remind us of our baptismal promise …
Read MoreENGAGEMENT PLAN
Belmont United Methodist Church is a community of Christ-followers growing in love of God and neighbor. We believe it is important to restate and underscore who Belmont is to our church and the community. Our Welcome Statement, adopted in 2013, is our guide. We are committed to leading with love, in response to God’s love, poured out for ALL. On …
Read MoreHERE I STAND: MESSAGE FROM PASTOR PAUL
April 9, 2019 We all love to be heard. James counsels, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slower still to grow angry.” (1:19) Could our love be best measured by how well we listen? In addressing a Corinthian controversy, that is now largely a non-issue, Paul counsels, “Now concerning XY&Z, we all have ‘knowledge’. Knowledge …
Read MoreCONGREGATIONAL CARE
A beautiful way to stay connected with others is by visiting and calling members who are currently homebound. If you would like to know more about this ministry, contact Carolyn Primm, Chair of Congregational Care.
Read MoreGODLY PLAY
Godly Play is an interactive storytelling curriculum used in Sunday school at Belmont UMC for children in preschool through 2nd grade. We believe that each child comes to church already full of knowledge and experiences of God, and we make safe space for wondering about life’s big questions, telling the stories of our faith, and teaching children the Christian language …
Read MoreA MESSAGE FROM SENIOR PASTOR PAUL PURDUE
Right now our hearts range from breaking to furious. We lament in uncertainty. No matter our emotional state or the unfolding information, Belmont UMC’s resolve is fixed. We must be who God has called us to be as reflected in our welcome statement. No matter Belmont’s path, we must bear witness to the ways our denomination has done harm by …
Read MoreBELMONT UMC RESPONDS TO ACTIONS OF GENERAL CONFERENCE 2019
Although we are still reviewing the full implications of what transpired, we believe that the actions of the United Methodist General Conference in St. Louis, Missouri are incompatible with Belmont UMC’s mission and the Gospel. Frankly, we like many church leaders, are utterly stunned and deeply saddened as we share the hurt, anger and sorrow that many are feeling. Belmont …
Read MoreMOVING FORWARD
February 26, 2019 Dear Belmont Friends, As the General Conference of the United Methodist Church was concluding, our executive committee gathered Tuesday night at Belmont to begin discerning how to respond to the actions taken in Saint Louis. Although we are still reviewing the full implications of what transpired, we believe that the Traditional Plan is incompatible with Belmont’s mission, …
Read MoreMEET YOUR DEACONS
From the 2/24/19 Belmont News newsletter: My calling as a deacon by Kathy Maul As a Deacon in the United Methodist Church, I serve beyond the local church. My appointment is to a senior living community. Although my job titles of Billing Coordinator and Staffing Coordinator don’t appear to have opportunities to live out my calling, opportunities reveal themselves daily. …
Read MoreWELCOME MINISTRY
Do you remember your first experience of coming to Belmont United Methodist Church? Did someone invite you; did you come on your own? Were you greeted and guided to a class, a group, or worship; or did you have to find your own way? Why did you return? Belmont UMC is known to be a friendly and welcoming congregation, but …
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