IMMIGRATION 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 …

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COMMUNION 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.

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72 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 …

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HERE 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 …

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CONGREGATIONAL 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.

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GODLY 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 …

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MEET 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. …

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WELCOME 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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“REVERSE PARKING” IS COMING TO ACKLEN AVENUE

From Councilwoman Burkley Allen:You may have noticed that Acklen Avenue in Hillsboro Village has been graded in preparation for repaving and new road markings. As Public Works restripes the angled parking, they will be turning the direction of the angled parking from “back-out” to “back-in”. This is a much safer configuration that will provide the same amount of parking, but …

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GIVE ONLINE!

Want to support the ministries of Belmont UMC, but don’t carry cash or checks to church on Sundays? We have you covered! You can make a one-time or recurring donation through the giving page on our website, through our new app, Realm Connect, or by texting BELMONT to 73256. You now have the option for donating a little extra to …

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