for March 5, 2023

March Communion offering will support Malawi

Your Communion offering will support this year’s Lenten Offering, which will contribute to Bibles for graduates of an ongoing adult literacy program in Malawi that Belmont UMC helped start three years ago, as well as area-wide trainings in how churches can be sustainable. Click here to give online. Read more

Save the date for the 2023 All-Church Retreat!

Our 2023 All Church Retreat will take place October 27-29, at Beersheba Springs Assembly in Beersheba Springs, TN.

   If you enjoy retreat planning, please consider serving on the planning team to help Pastor Kate. It’s not a lot of work and would be a great help. Volunteer opportunities include running the snack table, helping coordinate registration, coordinating a hike during free time, setting up and taking down, and just generally assisting where needed during the retreat. Read more

Christian sympathy notices

We understand that losing a loved one can be a difficult experience, and as a church community we want to support and honor those who have passed away by sharing their stories and memories. When possible, please submit a photo and/or obituary to Angie Slade when reporting the passing of a loved one, so that it can be included in the Christian sympathy notice we send out.

Young Adult retreat

On Saturday, March 25, join other young adults for fun, study, relaxation, and worship! The Young Adults in Ministry and Service (YAMS) will have a one-day retreat from 10:00am-4;00pm that Saturday. We will gather at Hillmont Camp and Retreat in White Bluff, TN, about an hour away from Nashville. Lunch will be provided; snacks are encouraged! Childcare will be provided (reservation required). Click here to sign up. Read more

Community Care Fellowship spotlight: Transformational services

This week’s Outreach spotlight is on Community Care Fellowship's (CCF) transformational services.

   When homeless persons and families come to Belmont UMC in need of assistance greater than we can provide, we refer them to CCF. CCF is our partner and offers stabilizing services at their resource hubs in East Nashville, West Nashville, and Madison. Read more

Youth bake sale today

Make plans to come early or stay after worship next Sunday, March 5, to support our youth bake sale fundraiser. The youth will be raising money for their summer ASP trip and youth choir tour. Come see us in the foyer from 8:00am-12:00pm.

   Cash, check, and Venmo will be accepted.

Take a stand against hatred and bigotry

Nashville has been besieged with messages of bigotry and hatred in the past few weeks. State legislators are sponsoring bills rooted in prejudice and bigotry towards LGBTQ members of our community and others. Antisemitic propaganda is being tossed onto lawns.

   Today, yard signs proclaiming our witness will be available in the Iris Room entrance area and in the narthex. Please take one to display on your lawn and let Nashville know that Belmont UMC takes a stand against bigotry and hatred. Read more

Easter egg hunt

Save the date for Belmont UMC's annual Easter egg hunt! On Saturday, April 1, we'll gather in the Community Center at 10:00am (rain or shine) to begin the fun. This event is sponsored by the Belmont UMC Children’s Ministry and the Weekday School, and is always well attended. Before then, we need volunteers to fill Easter eggs. Eggs will be available today and on March 12, and 19, and will need to be filled and returned by March 26. Read more

Staff schedules

We would love to hear from you. Our church staff is working to ensure that there is always someone available to attend to member needs.

   Our pastors, program, and administrative staff are available for appointments and meetings during scheduled working hours. These hours may vary depending on the individual’s responsibilities and workload; whenever possible, it is best to make an appointment with staff ahead of time.

   Members of our church staff are scheduled to work in the office and/or from home on varying days, however, there are always two administrative staff members in the office Monday-Friday, from 8:00am-4:00pm.

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Encore Ministry survey

Encore Ministry (ministry for/with 60 years and older; formerly Senior Adults) wants to hear from you! Click here to fill out the survey online. Thank you.

Joys and concerns

Out of the hospital

Pat Barrett

Bruce Williams

Upcoming worship services

March 5, 2023

Second Sunday in Lent

Paul Purdue preaching

Being Known by God (Psalm 139; Matthew 10:26-31)

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

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

Download the 8:10am worship bulletin for March 5

Download the 10:30am worship bulletin for March 5

This week at Belmont UMC

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

8:00am  Youth bake sale, foyer

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

9:15am  Children’s Sunday school, 213, 217, 220

10:30am Worship with Communion, sanctuary/Facebook live

1:30pm  Carillon Ringers rehearsal, 226

MONDAY, MARCH 6

1:30pm   Phoebe Circle, 120

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

10:00am Lectio Divina, Zoom

5:00pm   Wednesday night meal, Community Center

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 (ASP training), 3rd floor

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

7:00pm   Sanctuary Choir rehearsal, choir room

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

8:00am  Centering Prayer, 223/Zoom

1:00pm  Celebration Ringers rehearsal, 226

6:30pm  Advocacy Team, Zoom

FRIDAY, MARCH 10

5:00pm   Room in the Inn, Community Center

SUNDAY, MARCH 12

8:10am  Worship, 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

1:30pm  Carillon Ringers rehearsal, 226

Belmont United Methodist Church

2007 Acklen Avenue

Nashville TN 37212

615-383-0832

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