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We are so excited to celebrate these last 5 years as a Reconciling Congregation of @unitedmethodist.bsky.social that has become a safe, inclusive, & affirming space to help make our world a safer & more loving place for ALL people to live, work, & thrive. #FindYourPeople #GodIsLove #GlendaleUMC
Collage of annual congregational photos of Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee showing the growth of the church each year from 2019 through 2024. The collage was created by Reconciling Ministries Network and is to celebrate Glendale celebrating 5 years as a reconciling congregation.
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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.
Photo of outdoor marquee sign at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee that says abolish ice.
January 8, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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These words from Jesus’ second coming in Matthew 25 should be the cornerstone of our “end times” theology. - @benjamincremer.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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A reminder that tomorrow needs you. 🧡
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.
September 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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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.
Outdoor marquee sign at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN says “to everyone still daring to follow science we see you stay strong”
September 16, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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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!

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Cassie Davenport stands outside outdoor marquee sign welcoming her into Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN.
September 14, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Another beautiful day as we celebrated the baptism of James and welcomed Thomas and Amber Kelley officially into our Glendale family! Welcome home, yall! 💜

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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.
August 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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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.
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.
August 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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“…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! 💜

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New members stand in front of the outdoor marquee sign with their foster kids at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN.
July 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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May freedom ring & peace become the reality for ALL of us. Not just for those in power. #liberation
July 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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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
Outdoor sign at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville that reads: Hate Divides and Love Unites. Choose Love.
June 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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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
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.
June 28, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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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. ⬇️

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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.
June 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Our own Rev. Keri Cress is quoted in the article below about the harassment of @mayorfreddie.bsky.social by Sen. Marsha Blackburn. #AbolishICE
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.
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June 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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May 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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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!

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December 16, 2024 at 5:24 PM
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Outdoor marquee sign at Glendale United Methodist church in nashville Tennessee that says transgender lives are loved and celebrated here.
December 5, 2024 at 1:19 AM
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What a beautiful day to celebrate love! We rejoice with Gregory and Jef as they begin their journey together in marriage, embraced by the love and support of their Glendale family. #FindYourPeople #GodIsLove #BeUMC #GlendaleUMC
Photo of Gregory and Jeff’s wedding at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN. Photo of Gregory and Jeff’s wedding at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN. Photo of Gregory and Jeff’s wedding at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN. What a beautiful day to celebrate love! We rejoice with Gregory and Jef as they begin their journey together in marriage, embraced by the love and support of their Glendale family. - This is also a historic moment for our church as we gathered to honor the first same-gender marriage in this sanctuary. As we celebrate, we also pause to acknowledge and repent for the decades of injustice and harm carried out in the name of God - within The United Methodist Church and far too many other denominations and churches that continues today. To the countless people who devoted years of tireless work, heartfelt prayer, and unwavering advocacy to make their spiritual home within The UMC, a more inclusive and affirming movement to experience God’s love and grace fully, without barriers, within the life of the church: you are the reason we can celebrate today. This is a witness of the triumph of God’s love and a reminder of the transformative power of God’s amazing grace. #FindYourPeople #GodIsLove #BeUMC #GlendaleUMC
December 3, 2024 at 12:10 AM
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The sanctuary is ready as we kick off the journey to Christmas tomorrow at 10am - come and find HOPE with us at Glendale! Don’t live nearby? You can join us live online from home: GlendaleUMC.org/Live. 💙 #FindYourPeople #GodIsLove #GlendaleUMC
Photo of people from Glendale United Methodist Church after decorating the sanctuary for the advent and Christmas season.
November 30, 2024 at 6:38 PM
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Our first Thanksgiving for All was a wonderful experience! On a day that can be difficult and lonely, it’s a reminder that we need one another - to feel connection with people who will love & support you no matter what. We can definitely be thankful for that. #FindYourPeople #GodIsLove #GlendaleUMC
Photos from Thanksgiving for All at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN. Photos from Thanksgiving for All at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN. Photos from Thanksgiving for All at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN. Photos from Thanksgiving for All at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN.
November 29, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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#endchristiannationalism
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November 24, 2024 at 5:35 PM
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We are called to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly even when the outcome seems unattainable.
Graphic with typewriter print that says: "Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly now, love mercy now, walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.” The Talmud
November 21, 2024 at 11:32 PM
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See? It ain’t that hard to say something. Good on this church for standing up.
November 21, 2024 at 12:44 PM
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We must never forget the lives lost to anti-transgender violence & discrimination. 🏳️‍⚧️ Share to support the #TransgenderDayofRemembrance! #NOH8 #TDOR
We must never forget the lives lost to anti-transgender violence & discrimination. 🏳️‍⚧️ Share to support the #TransgenderDayofRemembrance! #NOH8 #TDOR
November 20, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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Looking for something to do on Thanksgiving Day? We’re having a community meal so that no one has to spend the day alone! Come & enjoy an amazing meal & make new friends! More info and RSVP: GlendaleUMC.org/Thanksgiving

We are 🏳️‍🌈 inclusive + affirming 🏳️‍⚧️ . #FindYourPeople #GodIsLove #GkendaleUMC
November 20, 2024 at 5:36 PM
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We are so excited to celebrate these last 5 years as a Reconciling Congregation of @unitedmethodist.bsky.social that has become a safe, inclusive, & affirming space to help make our world a safer & more loving place for ALL people to live, work, & thrive. #FindYourPeople #GodIsLove #GlendaleUMC
Collage of annual congregational photos of Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee showing the growth of the church each year from 2019 through 2024. The collage was created by Reconciling Ministries Network and is to celebrate Glendale celebrating 5 years as a reconciling congregation.
November 20, 2024 at 7:00 AM