The Belmonters For Inclusion (BFI) ministry team plans programs and events focused on strengthening our welcome and inclusion of all people, those who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning, and to their families and friends. BFI meets monthly or quarterly, usually after late worship. Contact Jessica Kolarich or Trudy Holden to learn more.
Resources
Our Stories: Welcoming Voices from Belmont United Methodist Church
Our Stories is a collection of personal stories and reflections from Belmonters about why all people, regardless of their sexual orientation, should be welcome at Belmont and other United Methodist churches. Download a pdf version of ourstories.
Belmont UMC featured in January 2014 Out and About Nashville magazine – The January 2014 issue of Out and About Nashville, Nashville’s leading magazine for the LGBT community, features an article about Belmont’s decision to adopt a welcoming statement that explicitly welcomes, among others, persons regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The article, written by Belmont member Eric Patton, describes the church’s long conversation about adopting a welcoming statement and the strategic planning discernment process that led to adopting this statement in October. Download the OutandAboutarticle article.
Reconciling Ministries Network
Belmont UMC is a member of the Reconciling Ministries Network