for March 31, 2024

Love Songs for Life, Neighbors and Our Souls: Exploring 1 John's Mix

Beginning next Sunday, April 7, join us on Sunday mornings at 8:10am and 10:30am for our new sermon series Love Songs for Life, Neighbors, and Our Souls. About a fourth of the 105 verses in 1 John use the word 'love'. 1 John mixes powerful word pictures, artistic theology, and a repetitive groove into an artful record that may plant an earworm into our souls, challenging our assumptions about love. Read more

Preparation for General Conference Midweek series

General Conference will be held April 23 - May 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina and could be very significant for the United Methodist Church. If you don't understand all the complex nuances of the decisions that will be discussed and would like to know more, you are invited to attend our Preparation for General Conference Midweek sessions on Wednesdays, April 3, 10, and 17, at 6:00 pm in room 124. Read more

Midweek meal for April 3

Our Midweek at Belmont meal on April 3 will be provided by the Nashville Food Project in the Community Center from 5:15-6:00pm.

   Reservations are due by 12:00pm by Monday, April 1; payment is required via credit card upon registration in Realm. Prices are $12 for youth/adults, and $10 for senior adults, and $8 for children (4-10). Click here to make your reservation. Menu: BBQ chicken, mac & cheese, vegetables, cornbread, and dessert.

CSA opportunity

Get ready for an incredible opportunity, Belmonters! Pastor Kate is thrilled to announce the return of our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program this year. Imagine investing at the start of the growing season and receiving fresh, organic produce every week! Click here to sign up. Read more

Easter offering

Each year at Easter, we invite you to participate in our second-mile giving for Belmont UMC’s Easter offering. Prayerfully consider making an additional gift beyond your regular offering. Join us as God brings new life through our collective generosity! Click here to give online. Read more

Upcoming holiday closing

In observance of the Easter holiday, the church offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, April 1.

Cedar Crest Camp presentation

If you are considering sending your child or youth to Cedar Crest Camp this summer, please join us in Parker Hall next Sunday, April 7, from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Staff from Cedar Crest will be there to talk, share information about the camp, and answer any questions you may have. They will also speak during the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

Hymn sing at Morningside

Make plans to join us for a hymn sing at Morningside at Belmont this Saturday, April 6th. On the first Saturday of each month, Belmonters, led by the Seekers Class, join residents of Morningside for a hymn sing led by Christy Perkey from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Read more

Spring Fling

Children and families are invited to a "Spring Fling" on Saturday, April 20, from 10:00 to 11:30 am in the Community Center. Belmont UMC's Children's Ministry is partnering with the Weekday School to host this event, which will include dancing, crafts, games, and snacks. Make plans to attend!

HERO collection

We are collecting international foods for the Homeless Education Resource Office (HERO) pantry. Metro Nashville Public Schools HERO pantry has proven to be a great success this school year and is expanding its reach this semester. Many families in Nashville who are temporarily in unstable housing and served by the HERO Program are new to our country. Read more

Save the date for The Truth About Ruth!

Make plans to join us for The Truth About Ruth presented by the Chapel Choir, Music Makers, Sanctuary Choir, and special guests on Sunday, April 28, during the 10:30am worship service. The Truth About Ruth is an original children’s musical about trials, transitions, and God’s constant love.

Joys and concerns

Out of the hospital

Nick Dembiec

Martha Hooper

Anne Trudel

Worship

Easter Sunday  

March 31, 2024

Paul Purdue preaching

Present with the Risen Christ (Mark 16:1-8)

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

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

Download the Easter 2024 worship bulletin

This week at Belmont UMC

SUNDAY, MARCH 31

8:10am   Easter worship, sanctuary/Facebook live

8:45am   Easter breakfast, Community Center

9:00am   Adult and youth Sunday school, various room

9:30am   Young adults coffee hour, Iris Room

10:30am  Easter worship, sanctuary/Facebook live

MONDAY, APRIL 1

Church offices closed for Easter holiday

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

10:00am  Lectio Divina, Zoom

5:15pm   Wednesday night meal, Community Center

6:00pm   Preparation for General Conference, 124/Zoom

6:00pm   Parent Connection Space, Iris Room

6:00pm   Gentle yoga, Zoom

6:00pm   Children’s choirs, Faith Finders Hall

6:00pm   Youth Midweek, 3rd floor

7:00pm   Sanctuary Choir rehearsal, choir room

THURSDAY, APRIL 4

8:00am   Centering prayer, prayer room/Zoom

1:00pm   Celebration Ringers rehearsal, 226

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

2:30pm   Hymn sing @ Morningside at Belmont

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

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

9:00am   Adult and youth Sunday school, various room

9:30am   Young adults coffee hour, Iris Room

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

11:30am  NOAH Core Team, 120

1:30pm    Carillon Ringers rehearsal, 226

3:30pm    Wesley Ringers 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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