Outdoor marquee sign at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN says “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.” - Bad Bunny

Be love.

“Hate begets hate; violence begets violence; toughness begets a greater toughness.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

Photo of outdoor marquee sign at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee that says abolish ice.

We follow a refugee Christ.
We worship a God who became flesh on the margins.
When systems separate families, terrorize communities, and take lives, faith demands clarity—not neutrality.
Abolish ICE.

Put it on your sign.

“They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’” -Matthew‬ ‭25‬:‭42‬-‭45‬

“For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’

These words from Jesus’ second coming in Matthew 25 should be the cornerstone of our “end times” theology. - @benjamincremer.bsky.social

Card that reads the world needs you, your friends and family need you, and tomorrow needs you at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.

A reminder that tomorrow needs you. 🧡

Outdoor marquee sign at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN says “to everyone still daring to follow science we see you stay strong”

We continue to support our scientists and healthcare professionals as their work continues to be discredited through misinformation that threatens global health. Let us continue to rally behind the scientific community and fight against tactics that are being used to silence and intimidate them.

This milestone is a full-circle moment, celebrating not just a year of ministry, but a year of growth, belonging, and deep connection to a community that has walked with me through transformation and grace.”

Today, I am especially excited to officially join the Glendale family—on the one-year anniversary of serving as the church’s Children’s Director.

A little about her: “I am the proud mom of two amazing boys — Alder and Rowan — who bring joy, laughter, and plenty of energy to my world. After 13 years of marriage and a recent divorce, I found a safe and affirming space at Glendale to heal and fully embrace my identity as a queer woman.

Cassie Davenport stands outside outdoor marquee sign welcoming her into Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN.

We officially welcomed our Glendale Kids Director, Cassie Davenport, into our Glendale Family today! Over the last year, our kids ministry has exploded in growth where she coordinates 20-30 kids each Sunday morning! We are so thankful for you, Cassie!

#FindYourPeople #GodIsLove #BeUMC #GlendaleUMC

All of us are excited to join Glendale and be a part of this dynamic, inclusive community.”

We wanted to find a community that shared our heart for social justice, embraced diversity as a strength and priority, and fostered a space where all of our friends and family could come and feel welcome. Glendale has embodied these attributes from the first day we walked through its doors.

A little about them: “We have been a part of many different church communities throughout our lives and after moving back to Nashville and following the birth of our daughter James in 2023, we began looking for a church to call our home.

Celebrating the baptism of James and welcoming her parents Thomas and Amber into our Glendale family as they joined today.

Celebrating the baptism of James and welcoming her parents Thomas and Amber into our Glendale family as they joined today.

Celebrating the baptism of James and welcoming her parents Thomas and Amber into our Glendale family as they joined today.

Celebrating the baptism of James and welcoming her parents Thomas and Amber into our Glendale family as they joined today.

Another beautiful day as we celebrated the baptism of James and welcomed Thomas and Amber Kelley officially into our Glendale family! Welcome home, yall! 💜

#FindYourPeople #GodIsLove #BeUMC #GlendaleUMC

Outdoor marquee sign at Glendale United Methodist church in nashville, tn that reads: the death penalty denies the power of god to redeem, restore, and transform.

Today, we mourn. For all victims of violence whose lives are taken away from them at the hands of another person. We also mourn that our government uses the Old Testament practice of “an eye for an eye” when superseding God’s divine timing of life and death through capital punishment.

New members stand in front of the outdoor marquee sign with their foster kids at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN.

“…and I thank you for making the house of the Lord a happy place for me again.”

We were SO thankful to officially welcome Lina (she/they), Anna (she/her), and the terrific trio into our Glendale Family yesterday during worship! Welcome, home! 💜

#FindYourPeople #GodIsLove #BeUMC #GlendaleUMC

May freedom ring & peace become the reality for ALL of us. Not just for those in power. #liberation

Outdoor sign at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville that reads: Hate Divides and Love Unites. Choose Love.

As Pride Month comes to an end, let us be reminded to live our lives in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control throughout the year. #GodIsLove #LoveIsLove #FindYourPeople #GlendaleUMC

Happy Pride, yall! 🏳️‍🌈💜🏳️‍⚧️

Happy Pride, Nashville! 🏳️‍🌈💜🏳️‍⚧️

Photos of the members of Glendale United Methodist Church at the Nashville Pride March down Broadway in Downtown Nashville.

Photos of the members of Glendale United Methodist Church at the Nashville Pride March down Broadway in Downtown Nashville.

Photos of the members of Glendale United Methodist Church at the Nashville Pride March down Broadway in Downtown Nashville.

Photos of the members of Glendale United Methodist Church at the Nashville Pride March down Broadway in Downtown Nashville.

Glendale REPRESENTING at @nashvillepride.bsky.social today! 🏳️‍🌈💜🏳️‍⚧️ So much fun as always celebrating LOVE and letting people know that God’s love and grace is for EVERYONE no matter who you love or how you identify! #LoveIsLove #GodIsLove #NashvillePride #GlendaleUMC

2/2 I determined from that experience that I would never be part of a group that did not welcome all. I felt very at home the first time I visited Glendale. I feel like this is where I am supposed to be and want to be an active participant in this church family.“ 💜

1/2 From Karen: “I have not been part of any organized religious community in several years after a very bad experience when my best friend —who happens to be gay—was drummed out of the church we were then attending at the time.

Pastor Steph Dodge and new member Karen Hughart stand beside the outdoor sign with a message welcoming Karen into our church family after she joined in worship.

We were so excited to welcome Karen Hughart (she/her) into our Glendale family yesterday in worship! Giving thanks that she was invited to Glendale by Gwen Holder and found her new church home with us! She shares why she was looking for a new church. ⬇️

#FindYourPeople #GodIsLove #BeUMC #GlendaleUMC

Tennessee faith leaders criticize ICE anti-immigrant action, "harassment" of Nashville mayor • Tennessee Lookout Tennessee’s three bishops from the Tennessee Catholic Conference on Friday pushed back on actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Our own Rev. Keri Cress is quoted in the article below about the harassment of @mayorfreddie.bsky.social by Sen. Marsha Blackburn. #AbolishICE

We welcomed Rev. Keri Cress into our church family and can’t wait to see what’s ahead together! 🔥 She joins alongside 7 other awesome UM pastors that we have at Glendale. We are blessed by your spirit of compassion, love and justice, Pastor Keri!

#FindYourPeople #GodIsLove #BeUMC #GlendaleUMC

Amen. 🏳️‍🌈💜🏳️‍⚧️