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Christmas at Belle Meade UMC
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Welcome!

At Belle Meade UMC, we believe all people are created in the image of God, and God’s inclusive love excludes no one. We welcome and affirm everyone to worship, serve, lead, and participate fully in the ministry of this faith community. We live our faith together, nurtured by the grace of Jesus and growing in His love.

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Upcoming Events

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Merry Missions 2025
Dec 7
Merry Missions 2025

Come join us for a fun, hands-on mission experience for the whole family!! This event will serve as the kick-off for our Christmas season of service. As part of our kick-off, we invite you to collect and bring items for our various mission partnerships to bring forward during worship that day.

At 11:30 AM, we will eat a hot dog lunch together in the fellowship hall and then break into groups to serve by packing Hill Holiday gift bags for the students at HG Hill Middle School, creating baskets of essential items for the residents at the Village of Glencliff, creating hygiene packs for UMCOR, creating cleaning kits for the residents at Dream Streets, or sorting collected supplies for our ministry partners.

Please RSVP by clicking here. You can also RSVP to Cheryl Brown via email at cheryl@bellemeadeumc.org or by phone at 615-352-6210 and let her know you plan to attend and which mission you would like to sign up for. Don’t miss this opportunity to share a meal with your church family, listen to Christmas music, serve, and make a difference!!

Upcoming Classes

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Tuesday Night Advent Study
Dec 2
Tuesday Night Advent Study

Join Rev. MaryJane Pierce Norton on Dec 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 6:30-7:30 PM for an Advent Study on Zoom. “Dinner by Candlelight” will help us gather together, study the scripture, reflect on the sermon, and discuss the Advent lights of hope, peace, joy, and love. We will use the Weekly Worship Guide, plus short meditations emailed to you every Sunday afternoon during Advent. To participate in the class, register by Sunday, November 30 by emailing MaryJane at mnorton@nccumc.org or text to (615) 415-4104.

Wednesday Night Advent Gatherings
Dec 3
Wednesday Night Advent Gatherings

Join Rev. Sam McGlothlin, Rachel Hagewood, and Dr. Brian Sigmon for “Fireside Chats” on Wednesday, Dec 3 and Dec 10 from 6:00-7:00 PM. We will start by gathering in front of the church around a fire with warm drinks and desserts! Around 6:30 PM, we will move to the Lounge for intergenerational sharing about Advent and Christmas. These gatherings are meant to be low-key, fun, and a place to get to know each other! Email Pastor Sam with any questions, sam@bellemeadeumc.org.

Upcoming Events

Featured
Merry Missions 2025
Dec 7
Merry Missions 2025

Come join us for a fun, hands-on mission experience for the whole family!! This event will serve as the kick-off for our Christmas season of service. As part of our kick-off, we invite you to collect and bring items for our various mission partnerships to bring forward during worship that day.

At 11:30 AM, we will eat a hot dog lunch together in the fellowship hall and then break into groups to serve by packing Hill Holiday gift bags for the students at HG Hill Middle School, creating baskets of essential items for the residents at the Village of Glencliff, creating hygiene packs for UMCOR, creating cleaning kits for the residents at Dream Streets, or sorting collected supplies for our ministry partners.

Please RSVP by clicking here. You can also RSVP to Cheryl Brown via email at cheryl@bellemeadeumc.org or by phone at 615-352-6210 and let her know you plan to attend and which mission you would like to sign up for. Don’t miss this opportunity to share a meal with your church family, listen to Christmas music, serve, and make a difference!!

Upcoming Classes

Featured
Tuesday Night Advent Study
Dec 2
Tuesday Night Advent Study

Join Rev. MaryJane Pierce Norton on Dec 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 6:30-7:30 PM for an Advent Study on Zoom. “Dinner by Candlelight” will help us gather together, study the scripture, reflect on the sermon, and discuss the Advent lights of hope, peace, joy, and love. We will use the Weekly Worship Guide, plus short meditations emailed to you every Sunday afternoon during Advent. To participate in the class, register by Sunday, November 30 by emailing MaryJane at mnorton@nccumc.org or text to (615) 415-4104.

Wednesday Night Advent Gatherings
Dec 3
Wednesday Night Advent Gatherings

Join Rev. Sam McGlothlin, Rachel Hagewood, and Dr. Brian Sigmon for “Fireside Chats” on Wednesday, Dec 3 and Dec 10 from 6:00-7:00 PM. We will start by gathering in front of the church around a fire with warm drinks and desserts! Around 6:30 PM, we will move to the Lounge for intergenerational sharing about Advent and Christmas. These gatherings are meant to be low-key, fun, and a place to get to know each other! Email Pastor Sam with any questions, sam@bellemeadeumc.org.

Worship with us in person and online.

Chapel Worship at 8:30 am

Sanctuary Worship at 10:30 am

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Last Sunday’s Sermon

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Zechariah and Elizabeth
Zechariah and Elizabeth

Sermon by Rev. Sam McGlothlin

First Sunday of Advent

For our current sermon series - Come Light Our Hearts

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:11-17

Study Guide: Download PDF

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Last Sunday’s Sermon

Featured
Zechariah and Elizabeth
Zechariah and Elizabeth

Sermon by Rev. Sam McGlothlin

First Sunday of Advent

For our current sermon series - Come Light Our Hearts

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:11-17

Study Guide: Download PDF

Read More →

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