You’re invited to join us on Sunday, Nov 23, at 9:30 AM during Sunday School for our annual Advent Wreath Workshop! Using live greens, individuals and families will create an Advent Wreath for their home to assist them as they journey through the season of Advent. This wreath, along with a provided devotion, is a wonderful way to create sacred space in your home as you prepare for Christmas. Please RSVP to Pastor Gracie Dugan, gracie@bellemeadeumc.org, if you or your family would like to join us so we can make sure to have enough supplies for everyone!

Join us on Saturday, November 22nd at Belle Meade UMC for the Nashville Tree Foundation’s 23rd Annual ReLeafing Day! The project will begin with a short introduction, a tree planting demo and safety guidelines. Then we’ll be ready to plant our trees! For more information and to sign up today, click here.

We are hosting a shredding and recycling event here at Belle Meade UMC on Sat, Nov 8 from 9:00AM - 12:00 PM. Individuals are invited to bring up to 4-5 boxes each of documents to be shredded. The shredding truck will be stationed on the Fellowship Hall side of the building, and volunteers will be available to assist as needed. You do not need to remove staples, paper clips, or bindings of any kind. Any type of document is fine, including colored paper, manila folders, magazines, newspapers, old bills, etc. Cardboard is not accepted. If you have questions, please contact Michelle Scopel at earthgirlmichelle@gmail.com.

Our church provides several tools to help those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Anyone who would like some help understanding what tools are available and how to use them are invited to attend a workshop for some hands-on assistance. Topics will include: (a) how to use your iPhone or Android phone for live captioning of conversations, (b) how to get closed captioning of worship services (even while you are in the sanctuary), (c) how to use the lanyards that work in coordination with your hearing aid, and (d) how to use the earphones. This workshop will take place on Wed, Nov 5 at 4 PM in the Community Room. Questions? Contact Hannah Bond, hannahbond8244@gmail.com. 

Join Belle Meade UMC on Oct 26 from 4-6 PM for our annual Pumpkin Fest!! This Fall tradition features food, fellowship, and fall fun for all ages. We will have a chili cook-off, costume contests with prizes for all ages, inflatables, a train, crafts, trick or treating, and more! We have several volunteer needs to pull this awesome event off. Sign up at this link to make chili for our cook-off or serve in other ways!

The Quiet Strength of Resilience: Sept 26
Our friends at Congregation Micah are hosting a co-ed lunch and learn on Friday, Sept 26 featuring Ron Schwarz, the son of a German-born Jewish survivor (who is also the cousin of our church member, Carol Dashiff). Ron tells the story of his father who was a hidden child in France for 3.5 years before escaping into Switzerland at the end of 1942. Ron’s multimedia presentation includes original documents from the 1920s, 30s and 40s that he has gathered through his extensive research across museums, libraries and archives in Europe. In addition, he incorporates video clips of his father speaking about his experiences drawn from 5 hours of testimony that Ron recorded. Lunch begins at 12:00 PM. Presentation at 12:30 PM. You must RSVP by Tuesday, Sept 23 to attend. Click here to RSVP!

The 75th anniversary of the church is on Wednesday, Sept 24! We plan to gather in our newly remodeled Fellowship Hall! The party will run from 5:00-7:00 PM. Dinner will be made with recipes from our Belle Meade cookbook! We will have a cake walk, outdoor music, inflatables for kids and youth, and more!

We need your help with three things. First, RSVP at bellemeadeumc.org/rsvp. Second, if you have photos from Belle Meade UMC happenings through the years, submit a scanned copy at bellemeadeumc.org/submitphotos or bring your original photo to Sam Bartholomew in the administrative office by Sept 17. If you have any memorabilia (t-shirts, signs, bulletins, etc.) you think would be fun to display, email Linda Schipani, cralms@aol.com. Help us have fun visuals from all 75 years! Third, bring your favorite old, handwritten recipes to the party on Sept 24. We’re excited to start making a new cookbook!

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Belle Meade UMC! You’re invited to join us on Sunday, August 10 at 9:30 AM or 11:30 AM to hear about building projects already in process and our long-term plan for capital needs. Menu: southern favs like chicken salad from Chicken Salad Chick or pimento cheese with a warm croissant, mixed fruit, pasta salad, and a delectable dessert. Finally, save the date for our 75th anniversary party on Wednesday, Sept 24. We plan to gather in the newly renovated Fellowship Hall! Click here to RSVP!

Join us this Sunday for Pentecost as we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church! We invite you to wear red, yellow, or orange and enjoy the popsicle and lemonade parking lot party at 11:30! Service times are 8:30 in the Chapel and 10:30 in the Sanctuary.

To wrap up our Wednesday nights for the Spring, we’ll be celebrating with a Talent Show on May 21 from 6-7 PM in Fellowship Hall. You can sing, dance, do gymnastics, tell jokes, play an instrument - whatever sounds fun! Acts will be limited to 2-3 mins. If you would like to participate, email jb@bellemeadeumc.org or sign-up at church. Everyone is welcome to attend! Join us for a cookout from 5-6 PM in Fellowship Hall. Kids $5 and adults $12.

This Good Friday we are joining in a community worship service with Gordon Memorial UMC, West End UMC, McKendree UMC, Christ Church Cathedral, and First Baptist Church Capitol Hill. The service is organized around the 7 last words of Jesus and will feature liturgical offerings from each church in addition to short reflections from each pastor. The Belle Meade Choir will be there!

Worship will begin at 6 PM at Gordon Memorial UMC at 2334 Herman St, Nashville, TN 37208 and will be live streamed for those who want to attend virtually. The service is typically 90 minutes in length.

There will be a light reception and time of fellowship prior to the service at 5:00 PM.

Each Maundy Thursday, we remember Jesus' final night with his disciples and participate in the very same acts they did: foot washing, communion, prayer, and singing.

We would love for you to join us for dinner in the Fellowship Hall prior to the service from 5:00-6:00 PM. Cost is $12/adults, $5/kids.

Thursday Menu
Adults: Honey Baked Ham, Corn Casserole, Field Peas, Green Salad, Rolls, Pineapple Cake
Kids: Uncrustables, Chips, Fruit, Yogurt

A service of music, reflection, and experiential stations will begin at 6:15 PM in the Sanctuary/online. This service is kid-friendly, and nursery care will be available for 3 and under during the service. A family room is located off the narthex with rocking chairs and a changing table.

Join us on April 12 from 10 AM-12 PM for our annual Easter Eggstravaganza with bounce houses, the Easter bunny, an egg hunt, crafts, activities, hot dog lunch, and more! Invite your friends and neighbors to join us for this morning of fun!

The schedule for the morning will be as follows:

10-11am: Inflatables, the Easter Bunny, crafts, activities, putt putt and more!
11-11:15am: Egg Hunt for All Ages
11:15am-Noon: Hot Dog Lunch

Families of children with Sensory Integration Disorder and other special sensory needs are invited to join us at Belle Meade UMC on Saturday, April 5 from 9:00-12:30 for a sensory-friendly egg hunt and visit with the Easter Bunny! This small, intimate, and calm sensory-friendly event will be offered in an enclosed outdoor green space and allow the opportunity for your family to show up at your appointed time slot with no lines or waiting. You can enjoy a traditional egg hunt along with crafts, a visit with the Easter Bunny (if desired!), a bounce house and more!

Join us on Wednesday, March 5, to kick off the Lenten Season. We will begin with a Shrove Pancake Dinner from 5:00-6:10 PM in the church Fellowship Hall. We will enjoy pancakes, bacon, cake, a festive photo booth and crafts! You are invited to wear your purple, green and gold mardi gras best in hopes of being crowned our Shrove King or Queen. Dinner is $12 for adults, $5 for kids, $30 max. To RSVP for dinner email michael@bellemeadeumc.org. After dinner, we will transition to the Sanctuary for our Ash Wednesday Service at 6:15 PM. This service begins the season of Lent, 40 days of walking closely with Jesus during his ministry, death, and resurrection. Nursery care will be provided from 6:00-7:00 PM for kids 3 and under. 

On Sunday, February 9th, the Youth will be hosting a free lunch in the Fellowship Hall at 11:30 AM for the older adults called the Here’s Love Lunch! This lunch is just a simple gesture to show our love and respect for our elders in the congregation. If you would like to attend, please RSVP no later than February 2nd via email to Cheryl Brown at cheryl@bellemeadeumc.org or sign up via the hard copy sign up list on the front desk in the education wing.

You are invited to join us at Calvary UMC on Saturday, January 11th, from 2pm-5pm to pack meals for Rise Against Hunger. These meals will be packed at Calvary UMC for distribution to those experiencing food insecurity around the world. If you would like to participate, you can find more details or register to attend at this link.

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. 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 diapers for Nashville Diaper Connection, helping to create Hill Holiday gift bags for the students at HG Hill Middle School, or sorting collected supplies for our ministry partners.

Please RSVP by clicking here. Don’t miss this opportunity to share a meal with your church family, listen to Christmas music, serve, and make a difference!!

What might happen if you changed your perspective on aging - from aging as an enemy and something to be dreaded to aging as a great adventure? As long as you have breath, you have divine purpose. Now’s the time to learn how to embrace that purpose and fill your last years with significance, even as you navigate the potholes along the way. Join author Missy Buchanan for Aging as an Adventure at Belle Meade UMC at 4:00 PM in the Chapel. Guests are welcome!

Join Belle Meade UMC on October 27 from 4-6 PM for our annual Pumpkin Fest!! This Fall tradition features food, fellowship, and fall fun for all ages. We will have a chili cook-off, costume contests with prizes for all ages, inflatables, a train, a live band, crafts, trick or treating, and more! We have several volunteer needs to pull this awesome event off. Sign up at this link to make chili for our cookoff or serve in other ways!

This November, our Sermon Series and Giving Campaign theme are united: Made for More! We will kick the season off with a delicious brunch on Oct 20 with two seatings, 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. The menu includes your favorites. A brief presentation will highlight our joys and growth in finances, mission, and ministry. Our hope is that you leave challenged and inspired by the God who can do abundantly more than we could ever ask for or imagine! RSVP by clicking this link!(Click continue as guest if it prompts you to sign in)

Menu: Sausage, Egg and Cheese Casserole, Biscuits, Cheese Grits, Drinks: OJ, Coffee, & Water, Dessert: Cinnamon Rolls

The BEST event in the world is back! Come sample 20 different flavors of homemade ice cream in this one-of-a-kind competition. Our categories are: Best All Around, Best Use of a TN Ingredient, Best Boring but Still Delicious Flavor, and People’s Choice! We'll have a bounce house, putt putt, crafts, face painting, a photo booth, and more. Want to volunteer to make this event a success? Click here to sign up! Save the date and make plans to join us as we kick off the school year in style!

Join us for a church-wide taco lunch at 11:30 AM on Sunday, July 21. We will have brief presentations from our administrative committees and a financial update. This mid-year review will cover how your donations have been making our mission and ministry happen! Kids are welcome. RSVP here by July 14.

Belle Meade UMC's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is excited to share some important Nashville community events happening in June. Nashville's Juneteenth celebration at Ft. Negley will be held on Wednesday, June 19.  If you are interested in learning more or volunteering, please reach out to Skip Wild at pupperwild@gmail.com.

Calling all talented people! To wrap up our Wednesday nights together for the spring, we’ll be celebrating with a Talent Show on May 22 from 6:00-7:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. If you’d like to showcasae your gifts, email rachael@bellemeadeumc.org to be added to the list. Please keep acts limited to 2-3 minutes. Let’s celebrate the creativity and talents of our community!