Who We Are

In 2019, a committee of Christians at Brentwood United Methodist Church became concerned about the needs of immigrants and refugees in the U.S. This group came together with a desire to respond to the plight of migrants in order to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our mission is to develop a structure and process for BUMC members to promote compassionate care for immigrants.

Our Baptismal Vow

When we are baptized into Christian community, we promise to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves. As the body of Christ, we are called to stand with those who are victims of such injustice and work for peace and reconciliation. This includes recognizing, embracing, and affirming all persons, regardless of their country of origin or immigration status. To read the full vow, click the button below.

Our Baptismal Vow

Want to Learn More?

Our team would love to tell you more about the work we're doing. Contact missions@bumc.net to learn more.

Get Connected

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Organizations and Churches that have Volunteer Opportunities

Conexion Americas - Their mission is to build a welcoming community and create opportunities where Latino families can belong, contribute and succeed.
There are a number of opportunities each year to partner with Iglesia Metodista Ebenezer. Over the summer, we help provide pantry essentials to families in the congregation that rely on free and reduced lunch during the school year, the list of items we collect can be found here.
Legacy Mission Village - Founded by refugees for refugees, Legacy's mission is to provide hope and healing to refugees in the Middle Tennessee area by empowering refugees with education and skills to achieve stability and thereby facilitating successful integration into American society.
Nashville International Center for Empowerment - Their mission is to ensure refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come.
Siloam Health Clinic - Siloam Health’s mission is to share the love of Christ by serving those in need through health care.
Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition - A statewide, immigrant and refugee-led collaboration whose mission is to empower immigrants and refugees throughout Tennessee to develop a unified voice, defend their rights, and create an atmosphere in which they are recognized as positive contributors to the state.
Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors - provides compassionate immigration legal services to our neighbors seeking humanitarian relief.

Organizations and Churches that have Giving Opportunities

Connecting Kindness partners with migrant and refugee families in Nashville to connect them with the resources and support needed to succeed. Some areas they offer assistance in are household support, food assistance, transportation, documentation, and community involvement.

Donate to the Connecting Kindness Wishlist

Schedule a Series for your Sunday School Class!

RMM offers a 1-3 week series for BUMC Sunday School classes:

BIBLICAL CALLING: Learn about the UMC social principles regarding immigration and how they call us to welcome and care for our refugee and migrant neighbors.
LOCAL INVOLVEMENT: Learn about opportunities to volunteer with our partners, through the local church, and through mentorship.
CONVERSATIONS IN COMMUNITY: Have one of our partners and/or someone who has lived the immigrant experience come and share their story.