Glencliff United Methodist Church

06/08/2026

Join us in prayer for all impacted by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines today. This was a strong earthquake, causing the deaths of at least 32 people and injuring hundreds. As the death toll continues to rise and as residents assess damage to homes and businesses, we pray especially for those who have lost loved ones and livelihoods.

UMCOR is coordinating with our Disaster Management Office (DMO) staff in the Philippines to provide aid and assistance to those in need. We will provide updates as soon as they are available.

06/08/2026

In worship on June 7, Pastor Nancy Neelley Hicks mentioned these efforts to help prevent the spread of Ebola. Here are some ways we all can help:

Diseases don’t respect country borders. Help us stop Ebola from spreading! Please share this post!

United Methodist leaders and Harper Hill Global are taking swift action to respond to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda.

“We are collaborating with radio stations in eastern Congo and the North Katanga region to broadcast messages about Ebola prevention,” said the Rev. Neelley Hicks, director of Harper Hill Global. “We are also currently working on a new animation with Firdaus Kharas of Chocolate Moose Media, which is focused on funeral practices, approached from a pastoral perspective that takes into account the grief of those who have lost a loved one.”

You can read more about how churches and Harper Hill Global are working together to respond to the Ebola outbreak here:

https://www.harperhill.global/post/churches-harper-hill-global-respond-to-ebola-outbreak

Urgent Funding Request: Together, we can prevent Ebola by working with religious networks who are trusted by their local communities. Harper Hill Global's faith-based network spans multiple countries, and our teams are ready to respond. Your gift of $500 or even $1,000 will aid in our responsiveness. Please give now at this link:

https://www.harperhill.global/donate

Every dollar counts, no matter how small. Please help us spread the word!

06/07/2026

The faith that brings wholeness // Glencliff United Methodist Church Sunday worship // June 7, 2026

05/31/2026

05/17/2026

Stepping Out // Glencliff United Methodist Church Sunday worship // May 17, 2026

05/14/2026

“That’s the thing that I really feel called to, is to be a witness here — a witness who inserts their thoughts every once in a while," -- Rev. Ingrid McIntyre.

Check out this article about Pastor Ingrid and other area pastors who are seeking to make the most of their proximity to the Tennessee General Assembly.

Several progressive pastors headquartered in downtown Nashville share a goal: showing that Christianity is more than the conservative viewpoints common among Tennessee’s Republican supermajority.

04/21/2026

It's still Easter. And resurrection still happens.

Just thinking back Rev. Ingrid's Easter sermon, when she noted that Mary Magdelene had the courage to stay present even in the midst of struggle and darkness. There are times like this when we're called to stay present as well, trusting that we'll see some resurrection, too.

Listen to the full sermon: www.glencliffumc.org/podcasts

04/16/2026

Prayer itself is not inaction. And is often a step towards deeper action. What are you praying for?

04/14/2026

Joining in a prayer of openness, awareness and compassion today: 🙏

O Lord,
open my eyes
that I may see the needs of others;
open my ears
that I may hear their cries;
open my heart so that they need not be without succor;
let me not be afraid to defend the weak because of the anger of the strong,
nor afraid to defend the poor because of the anger of the rich.

Show me where love and hope and faith are needed,
and use me to bring them
to those places.
And so open my eyes and my ears
that I may this coming day be able to do some work of peace for thee.
Amen.

“For Courage to Do Justice”
Prayer from Alan Paton, 20th century
United Methodist Hymnal #456

Image is our brass altar cross in front of our stained glass window.