Here’s what’s coming up this week in Sunday school! We’ve got great classes for all ages and interests, and everyone is welcome. Come learn, grow, and connect with us!
ALT class (8:45am in room 223)
Beginning June 15, the ALT class will start Abuelita Faith by Kat Armas—a powerful invitation to rediscover God through the lived experiences and sacred wisdom of women often dismissed by formal theology. Drawing on stories of immigrant grandmothers, street theologians, and everyday saints, Armas weaves together personal narrative, biblical reflection, and liberation theology to show how faith on the margins can transform us all.
We’ll read two chapters a week to keep things accessible for summer travelers. If you miss the reading, don’t worry – we’ll have some cliff notes to keep you up to speed.
ALT is the class where questions are welcome, doubt has a seat, and faith is being reimagined together. If you’re looking for something different this summer—something honest, open-hearted, and rooted in justice—give us a try. All – yes ALL – are welcome. Questions? Contact Eric Patton.
Covenant class (9:00am in room 203/Zoom)
Occasionally, Belmont UMC photographers share their work with us, and there are five classes left in that series. On June 15, John Hartleroad will present his photography series “In the Other Side of Prayers, Seeing Beyond Cancer.” For questions, contact Pam Auble.
Graham Inquirers/Harbison Fellowship/Jesse Rustin (9:00am in room 124)
On June 15, the class will continue their four-week study of the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah.
Often called “the weeping prophet,” Jeremiah grieved Israel’s unfaithfulness to God and neighbor. He warned of God’s judgment in response to social injustice and moral decay. Though his message was not popular—leading to opposition, imprisonment, and personal hardship—Jeremiah remained a persistent voice for faithfulness to God and for doing what is right in human relationships.
Make plans to join us on Sundays, June 8, 15, 22, and 29, at 9:00am in room 124. All are welcome! For questions, contact Jean Kohler.
Simplicity class (9:00am in room 225)
The Simplicity Class is reading Richard Rohr’s book The Tears of Things. On June 15, they will discuss chapter 5. All are welcome, whether or not you are reading the book.
For more information, contact Melissa Eckert.
Adult Sunday school classes at Belmont UMC
If you have questions or need help, contact Pastor Heather Harriss.
20 Somethings
Young adult/College | Discussion | 3 rd Floor Classroom
Leaders: Emma Bushong, Ethan Bagwell
The class meets on Sunday mornings for discussion. The group also meets in small gatherings twice a month in interesting places.
Contact: Ethan Bagwell or Emma Bushong
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ALT
All | Discussion; Faith, Culture and the Church | Room 223
Leader: Eric Patton
ALT is not your traditional Sunday School class — it is a space for authentic conversations, honest questions, and a faith that meets real life. Whether you are deconstructing, reconstructing, or just figuring it all out, this class is for you. The class fosters open dialogue on faith, culture, and the church. We are a community that welcomes doubt, curiosity, and deep conversations and offers a space for people who feel like
they do not quite fit the “traditional” mold. If you have ever thought, “There has to be another way to do this,” this is your invitation to explore faith differently. Come as you are—no expectations, no perfect answers. We are real people seeking community with each other and a deeper faith.
Contact: Eric Patton
GIFT
All | Discussion | Room 122
Leader: Mary Alice Keller
The GIFT (Growing in Faith Together) class is a group of primarily millennial-ish Belmonters—both single and married—who gather regularly for study, fellowship, and service. The class is inclusive and welcomes members from any age group or walk of life. They also communicate regularly via GroupMe.
Contact: Mary Alice Keller
Journey
All/Parents | Discussion | Room 201
Leaders: Jeff Sheehan and Chris Cropsey
Composed primarily of parents of school-age children and teens, the class provides support and community for the joys and challenges of parenting. We welcome everyone to discuss what it means to be Christ-followers in all our roles. The class atmosphere is relaxed, and most of our curriculum requires little to no preparation from the participants.
Contact: Chris Cropsey
Kairos
All | Bible Study, social justice issues; Discussion | Room 202
Leader: Tucker Rojas
Kairos is open to people of all ages, races, sexual orientations, and backgrounds who feel the “fierce urgency of now” (M.L. King) in striving for the Kingdom of God and God’s righteousness. As a covenantal community, we are committed to gathering faithfully in hospitable fellowship, practicing the means of grace, studying the Scriptures, reflecting theologically on the social issues of our time, serving the “least of these,” working for justice, and holding one another accountable to following Jesus in our everyday lives.
Contact: Tucker Rojas
Covenant
All | Topical; Discussion | Room 203
Leaders: Pam Auble, Mike Engle
The Covenant class is an open and inclusive community that values love, respect, and tolerance while working toward justice, global responsibility, and truth. As we strive to follow Jesus, we welcome all to our class and share our joys and sorrows. Topics include the Bible, social justice issues, ethics, and The UMC. The class is active in many service projects.
Contact: Pam Auble
Friendship
All | Lectionary Bible Study; Discussion | Room 204 (Zoom Link available upon request)
Leaders: Stephen Bryant, Gary Hawkins, Mary Beth Franklyn
Using the Scripture passages designated for weekly reading in the Lectionary, the group reads, reflects, and discusses the text in an open and sharing environment. Participants encompass a broad range of ages, backgrounds, and life stages. Members share and support one another through marriages, divorces, the birth of children and grandchildren, aging parents, and career transitions. The class actively participates in outreach ministries.
Contact: Mary Beth Franklyn
Graham Inquirers/Harbison Fellowship/Jesse Rustin Class
Older Adults | Lecture; Topical | Room 124 (Zoom Link available upon request)
Leaders: Richard Fulk, Bob Kohler
Class sessions cover a wide variety of topics throughout the year and include seasonal studies during special times of the church year, such as Advent and Lent. Speakers/presenters are from within class membership, the congregation, and the community. Sharing in open discussion is
always welcome. Fellowship and outreach are key components of this class. Leadership is determined annually by a nominations committee comprised of class members.
Contact: Jean Kohler
Seekers
All | Lectionary Bible Study | Room 120
Leader: Karen Roberts
This class welcomes all who want to study the Bible and how its teachings apply to daily life. Using the Upper Room Discipline, the class focuses on the lectionary Scriptures for the week.
Contact: Karen Roberts
Simplicity
All | Book discussion | Room 225 (Zoom Link available upon request)
Leaders: Melissa Eckert
The Simplicity class is an intergenerational group of single and married individuals interested in deep conversations about each book we read, including selections from Richard Rohr, Joan Chittister, Brian McLaren, and A.J. Levine. We usually rotate leaders among our class members each Sunday and occasionally have guest teachers.
Contact: Melissa Eckert
