Find your people
at Glendale.
No matter the color of your skin, who you love or how you identify, you are welcome here just as you are. #GodIsLove #BeUMC
Find your people at Glendale. Plug into small groups, mission + worship.
“Before moving to Tennessee, we already knew that Glendale UMC would become our church home away-from-home. In 2019 I found Glendale and kept up with the good work of this faith community via social media. I was comforted knowing that there was an affirming faith community that the boys and I could attend when we moved here. We are so grateful for the welcome and warm embrace of Glendale.”
– Jay
Jay Williams
he/him
“After stepping away from church for several years, I was hoping to find an inclusive and affirming church that teaches God’s love for ALL people – regardless of who we are. I immediately felt connected & have made some amazing friends. I found Glendale when I needed it most and feel so lucky and proud to be a part of this church.” – Rob
The Cowles Family
Rob: he/him
“We started watching Glendale’s services online and were refreshed by the inclusive & affirming theology. Soon after, we decided to get plugged in to a LifeGroup & that confirmed that Glendale was absolutely where we felt most at home.” – Jim + Rachel
The Dolezal Family
Jim: he/him + Rachel: she/her
“When we moved to Nashville, we wanted to find a church that was INCLUSIVE of all of God’s children, not EXCLUSIVE. After visiting a few other United Methodist churches, we visited Glendale. We are excited to be a part of an inclusive church and to serve God through Glendale.”
– Kevin + Lezleigh
Lezleigh + Kevin Kleibrink
Lezleigh: she/her + Kevin: he/him
“I have found a spiritual home that I was missing and wasn’t sure I would ever find; a caring, nurturing environment; and a reestablishment of my Christian faith. Glendale is a vibrant environment that works hard to live up to the teachings of Jesus Christ, and it is a joy to have found it.” – John
John Lee
he/him
“Within the first few minutes of our first worship service at Glendale UMC, we knew we’d found, not just a church, but a community full of love. From the welcome message of inclusion, we knew we’d found a home and a place for our daughter to learn about and love Christ.”
– Chris + Jen
The Murdock Family
Jen: she/her + Chris: he/him
“Before finding Glendale, I stopped going to church and started doubting my faith, leaving Christianity altogether. I found Glendale at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement and started worshiping online and then in person. This is the first church that I truly feel welcome and at home.” – Aziza
Aziza Rose
she/her
“As parents, to hear our children say that Glendale is the first church where they truly feel a part of a family – the first place where they have experienced God’s love – it’s both humbling and joyful. We are so blessed to have found our church home.” – Tommy + Caddie
The Woodroof Family
Becca + Caddie: she/her, Tommy: he/him,
El: they/them
El: they/them
“We have found a home in Glendale UMC, a place where every person is loved just for who they are. We are valued for who we are and where we are in our walks of faith – without judgment. We love the people we are meeting and look forward to continuing our journey of life here.”
– Ben + Don
Ben Lee + don scholes
Ben + Don: he/him
“It was important to me to find a church that was affirming and doing the work of being anti-racist. I wanted to be apart of a church where injustice in our world was spoken about and acted upon. After attending my first service, I know I had found my new church family. I am incredibly grateful for this safe space where I know that any and all are welcome.” – Claire
Claire Patton
she/her
“We weren’t necessarily looking for a church, but immediately felt at home at Glendale. Through some of the hardest times of our lives, the Glendale community always found a way to support us right when we needed it most. After having complicated relationships with church in the past, we have found a community of faith that we weren’t sure was ever going to be a part of our lives.” – Courtney + Ryan
The Bell Family
she/her + he/him
“When I moved to Nashville 10 years ago, I struggled to find a church that supported my beliefs and open attitude. Glendale had been on my radar due to the messages of love and justice on the outdoor sign over the years. I knew from my first worship service that this place was going to be my spiritual home” – Cat
Cat Huntsman
she/they
