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Nurturing Spirits

Nurturing Spirits

We are committed to growing in our faith.

In hopes of nurturing our spirits, we spend time learning, studying scripture, reflecting on current events, and trying to connect our faith to how we engage the world around us. We gain perspective and understanding by being in the community and learning together.

 Ministry groups

  • This ministry has been supporting immigrant and refugee families since 1976. Claremont UMC has supported more than 20 families from all over the world. We remain committed to immigrant justice.

  • This ministry team meets monthly to discuss issues of justice and peace. They provide ways for our congregation to participate in advocacy, immigration clinics, and envision our yearly church nativity that acts as a prophetic voice on important issues our world is facing. Link to nativities here.

  • This committee is dedicated to serving our local community by providing assistance and meals to address hunger.

  • For over 30 years our church has been a Reconciling Congregation. A Reconciling congregation is one that includes and affirms the LGBTQIA+ community in the UMC. This ministry continues our commitment to being a place of welcoming and belonging for all of our LGBTQIA+ siblings.

  • These women in these circles are moved by God’s love and united in sisterhood. They are focused on fellowship, service, and the larger UWF mission.  Each group has a unique format and meets monthly. 

  • Grieving a loved one or someone who has recently passed? This group fosters time of listening and sharing this is safe and confidential, as you process your grief. We meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10:45am in Room 2.

  • This group meets on Sunday mornings following worship. They engage in topical book studies on current social issues.

  • This group meets twice a month on Wednesday mornings to share breakfast, participate together in a book study for spiritual reflection, and to offer prayer with one another.

Working for justice

Working for justice

Our goal is to contribute to building a more just and loving world for all. We have progressive values and are socially minded.

We believe Jesus advocated for the common good, equality, and justice. He invited his followers to live into these values and work for the implementation of systems and structures that care for all God's people and creation.

We have several ministry teams that help the church address social injustices and build a culture of welcome and belonging.

We are an LGBTQ+ affirming community that seeks to be a church family for people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, marital statuses, disabilities, economic statuses, faith stories, and political perspectives.

more opportunities

  • On the 1st Tuesday of every month we meet at a local restaurant for dinner. This is a great opportunity to connect and deepen friendships in the church and also support local businesses in our community.

  • Once a quarter we offer a sound bath in our Round Building. All are invited to this time of healing, centering, prayer and meditation through immersive sounds.

    At least twice a year we meet on a Saturday morning for a prayer walk in the Botanical Gardens in Claremont.

  • Messy Church is an interactive and intergenerational time of hospitality, celebration, and creativity combined with a shared meal. We offer this 4-6 times throughout the year.

  • During Lent we have dinner and small groups on Tuesday evenings, usually centered around a book study, and in the fall we offer a book study discussion and dinner.

Serving Others and Creation

Serving Others and Creation

Claremont United Methodist Church has a long history of service and witness to the community.

The church provides opportunities for members to give of themselves, sharing their time and talents in service to their neighbors and the church community.

MInistry Partners

  • Uncommon Good is a local non-profit organization located on our campus. The organization’s mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. You can find more information about their work at: https://uncommongood.org/

  • The Clinebell Institute, located on our campus, is a community counseling center and training center for persons working towards mental health licensing. You can find more information at: https://theclinebellinstitute.org/

  • The Preschool at CUMC is a mission of our church, dedicated to nurturing and educating children in our community. You can find more information at this website: https://www.claremontpreschool.org/

  • A youth theater program focused on the development of artists and creating a safe space for young people and the arts. You can find more information at: https://youththeatreworks.com/

Join us, grow your faith, 

serve others & creation, 

 and do justice!