61st Avenue
61st Avenue United Methodist Church, our partner congregation in West Nashville, is a small but vital congregation in an economically disadvantaged community. Ministries with children and with homeless persons are distinctive parts of its ministry.
61st Avenue United Methodist Church invites you to become a part of our faith community. Together, we seek to follow Christ in the Nations Neighborhood, sharing God’s love and sowing seeds of hope!
Worship Times
Bible Study: Saturday Nights at 5 :15 p.m.
Worship: Saturday Nights at 6:00 p.m.
Staff
Pastor Paul Slentz, 615-212-7184, 61aveumc@bellsouth.net
Nita Haywood, Director Children and Youth, 615-292-7184
Paul Slentz wrote an amazing article in the Nov/Dec/Jan issue of Circuit Rider titled Ministry WITH the Poor; Doing For; Doing With; Being With by Paul Slentz. Click on the link to download a PDF.
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Directions
From Franklin take I-65 N. to I-440 W. Take I-440 W. to I-40 W. Shortly after merging onto I-40 W. take Exit 204-A (Briley Parkway). Then after about a mile take the first exit which is 26-A (Centennial Blvd. East). Turn right on Centennial Blvd and go about 1/2 mile to 61st Avenue. Turn right on 61st Avenue. Go on block. The church will be on the left at the corner of 61st and New York.
Programs & Events
After School Tutoring
61st Ave UMC hosts an after-school mentoring program for children. Volunteers help with homework while developing a relationship with a child who needs to know people care about them and are willing to invest some time in their daily life. Supplies, time, food, patience and a lot of love are all welcome gifts. To offer what you can give to support this ministry please contact Nita Haywood at 615-212-7184.
Lydia’s Little Sisters
This small group ministry for young teen girls at 61st Avenue UMC is a weekly miracle. Sharing the journey of a girl’s life through the teen years and watching them grow into faithful young ladies is the foundation of this ministry. Women are always needed to be involved in Lydia’s Little Sisters. To serve in this ministry, please contact Nita Haywood at 615-212-7184.
Last Chance Toy Store
Every Christmas season the week prior to Christmas Day, toys are gathered from donations and then distributed to thousands of needy children and their families around 61st Avenue UMC.
Light in the Nations
Light in the Nations is a partnership of neighbors and churches seeking to increase the willingness and ability of neighbors in the Nations to work together for the common good. They will pursue this end by identifying and building on strengths of the community to solve neighborhood problems together.
Health Fair and Carnival
The annual Health Fair and Carnival for the Nations Neighborhood takes place around the 3rd Saturday in September each year from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Providing basic health care checks, great music, games, food and fellowship, we connect with people in the neighborhood.
Visit our Current Volunteer Opportunities Page for ways you can help support 61st Avenue United Methodist Church!