for March 12, 2023

Speak out against the asylum ban with Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors

Today, from 9:00-10:30am, join Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors (TNJFON) and other community partners in the foyer to submit public comments, write to legislators, and create art protesting the asylum ban. TNJFON will also be here on Wednesday, March 22, from 5:00-7:00pm in the Community Center pre-event area. Read more

Parenting with Mental Health in Mind

Belmont UMC's Children’s and Youth Ministries are teaming up to provide a parent workshop on Parenting with Mental Health in Mind. This will be a one-time workshop this Wednesday, March 22, from 6:00-7:00pm in room 124.

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Join us for a hike!

On Saturday, April 15, Belmonters will gather at 10:30am at Harpeth River State Park to participate in a private hike to Mound Bottom led by a park guide. This hike is a follow up to information we began exploring when Cherokee activist Albert Bender joined us for our Stories of the Land program. Read more

Congregational meeting next Sunday

Next Sunday, March 26, everyone is invited to a special "State of Our Church" presentation in the sanctuary immediately following the 10:30am worship service. This gathering will only take about 30 minutes and will review the many ways we are supporting Belmont UMC through our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. Louis Jordan, John Pearce, Kim Sheehan, and Pastor Paul will present valuable information and reflections on our present state, as well as future challenges. Please plan to attend.

Confirmation Retreat sign-ups open

In preparation for this year's Confirmation Sunday, 7th and 8th graders will head to Lakeshore for a retreat March 31-April 1. Faith Friends are invited to join us Friday evening at 5:00pm in the Community Center, or on Saturday for our day of activities at Lakeshore. Click here to register. Read more

Midweek meal for March 22

Our Midweek meal on Wednesday, March 22, will be provided by Pizza Perfect. The menu will be baked chicken alfredo ziti, baked chicken ziti, Caesar salad, and cookies. Reservations are due by 12:00pm on Tuesday, March 21, and payment is required via credit card upon registration in Realm. Click here to make your reservation for March 22. Read more

Helen Ryde at Belmont UMC today

Belmonters for Inclusion is sponsoring a meeting with Helen Ryde today after worship. Helen, an organizer with Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN), will share an update on RMN talk about what’s going on with the United Methodist Church in the Southeast Jurisdiction. We will gather in room 124 at 11:45am. All are welcome!

Photo backdrops available first four Sundays in April

When is the last time your family got dressed up for a picture? When's the last time you got a picture of yourself that wasn't a selfie? On Sundays April 2, 9, 16, and 23, from 9:00-10:15am, you will have the opportunity to accomplish all three! On Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday, and the following two Sundays, Belmont UMC will provide backdrops for individuals, couples, groups, and families to use for getting their picture taken. Read more

NOAH listening campaign

Since 2014, Belmont UMC (along with 68 other congregations) has been working together in Nashville Organized for Action and Hope (NOAH) to bring about meaningful changes in our city. Our priorities have been affordable housing, criminal justice, education, integrated voter engagement, economic equity, and jobs. Belmonters have a chance to shape priorities and be a real part of making Nashville the city that we want it to be. Read more

Palm Sunday parade

Sunday, April 2, is Palm Sunday and Belmont UMC's children will welcome Jesus with a parade. They will let Hillsboro Village and the congregation know that Jesus is coming through singing and waving palm branches. Read more

Baptisms and new members

Remi Jane Balfour, daughter of Michelle and Adam Balfour, sister of Stella, Felix, and Lachlan, received the sacrament of Holy Baptism on March 12, 2023. Remi was born March 5, 2021.

   Mary Katherine Carle, daughter of Kat and Christian Carle, received the sacrament of Holy Baptism on March 12, 2023. Mary Katherine was born September 19, 2021.

   Belmont UMC welcomes new members Kat and Christian Carle who joined Belmont UMC on March 12, 2023.

Upcoming worship services

March 19, 2023

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Paul Purdue preaching

The Role of the Church (Matthew 18:21-35)

8:10am - sanctuary, Facebook live, or YouTube

10:30am - sanctuary, Facebook live, or YouTube

Download the 8:10am worship bulletin for March 19

Download the 10:30am worship bulletin for March 19

This week at Belmont UMC

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

8:10am  Worship with Communion, chapel/Facebook live

8:45am  Children’s Chimes, 226

9:00am  TNJFON asylum ban letter-writing, foyer

9:15am  Matthew book club with Pastor Paul, Iris Room

9:15am  Adult, youth, and children’s Sunday school, various rooms

10:45am Belmonters for Inclusion gathering with Helen Ryde, 124

11:30am Worship, sanctuary/Facebook live

1:30pm  Carillon Ringers rehearsal, 226

3:30pm  Wesley Ringer rehearsal, 226

4:30pm  Open Door Singers rehearsal, choir room

5:30pm  United Methodist Youth, Community Center

MONDAY, MARCH 20

2:00pm ENCORE Ministry Team, 120

6:00pm Finance Committee, Zoom

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

6:00pm   Staff Parish Relations Committee, Zoom

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

10:00am Lectio Divina, Zoom

4:00pm   Connect group, 120

5:00pm   Wednesday night meal, Community Center

5:00pm  TNJFON asylum ban letter-writing, Community Center pre-event area

6:00pm   Parenting with Mental Health in Mind, 124

6:00pm   Observing Lent with the Wesleys, Parker Hall

6:00pm   Adult connection space, Iris Room

6:00pm   Gentle yoga, Zoom

6:00pm   Youth midweek, 3rd floor

6:00pm   Children’s Choirs, Faith Finders hall

7:00pm   Sanctuary Choir rehearsal, choir room

THURSDAY, MARCH 23

8:00am  Centering Prayer, 223/Zoom

1:00pm  Celebration Ringers rehearsal, 226

SUNDAY, MARCH 26

8:10am  Worship with Communion, chapel/Facebook live

8:45am  Children’s Chimes, 226

9:15am  Matthew book club with Pastor Paul, Iris Room

9:15am  Adult, youth, and children’s Sunday school, various rooms

10:30am Worship, sanctuary/Facebook live

11:30am State of Our Church congregational meeting, sanctuary

12:00pm Belmonters for Inclusion, 124

12:30pm Pre-teen pizza and bowling @ Donelson Strike and Spare

1:30pm  Carillon Ringers rehearsal, 226

3:30pm  Wesley Ringer rehearsal, 226

4:30pm  Open Door Singers rehearsal, choir room

5:30pm  United Methodist Youth, Community Center

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Nashville TN 37212

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