Both congregations worship on Sundays in the sanctuary.  Services are also livestreamed and available to watch on YouTube.

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About Us 

Belmont Mennonite Church (BMC) began in 1929 when a group of people from Prairie Street Mennonite Church started a Sunday school in the Hudson-Sterling neighborhood of Elkhart. They rented a house on Moyer Ave, and the first classes were held on June 23, 1929.  Soon more than 100 children and adults were participating, and larger facilities were needed.  An abandoned church building from Harrison Township was purchased and moved in sections to the corner of Oxford, Ren, and Belmont Streets.  Worship services began here, and in 1949 Belmont Mennonite Church became an independent congregation. We now meet one block west of the first church building at 925 Oxford Street.  

This vibrant congregation consists of all ages, including many young families and children, a variety of occupations, and represents Elkhart, Goshen, and the surrounding areas.  BMC has an average in-person Sunday morning attendance of around 100.  Mandy Yoder and Phil Schmidt serve as the pastoral team.  

BMC is a member of Mennonite Church USA and Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference.  

All are welcome to join us for worship on Sunday mornings!  During the summer, worship starts at 10 am.

You are also welcome to join nurture hour for children, youth, and adults from 11 am – noon. The new Sunday school year will start on August 13, 2023.

Statement of Inclusion

We celebrate that everyone is created in God’s image and that people of every age, ability, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, socio-economic situation, gender identity, and citizenship status are welcome as full participants in the life of our congregation.

Our Vision Statement

We seek to be transformed by the Holy Spirit into the likeness of Jesus Christ. We commit ourselves to be channels of God’s grace and salvation, wisdom and power, love and peace, through challenging worship, nurturing fellowship, discipleship, and intentional ministry to those we regularly relate to, to the surrounding Belmont neighborhood, and to worldwide spiritual and physical need.

BMC Organizational Chart

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Race and White Privilege

All are welcome to participate in this group that focuses on issues of race, systemic racism, and white privilege.  Meetings often involve guest speakers, dialogue amongst Belmonters, and other activities related to learning about and acting upon issues of race and white privilege.  

Neighborhood Housing Initiative

An offshoot of Mission Commission, there is a group of Belmonters from both congregations that is exploring ways that Belmont can support our neighborhood and those in need of quality, affordable housing.  

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer shawls

A group of Belmonters knit shawls for the church and pray over them as they do so.  Pastors then distribute these prayer shawls to congregants as needed during times of crisis, before surgery, etc.  

Coffee Break

A small group meets in Belmont’s community room every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am for coffee, food, and fellowship.  This is open to both congregations and any guests they may invite.

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)

Belmont is involved with and very supportive of the annual Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale in Goshen.  Every year we collect contributions for My Coins Count to be used to provide much needed drinking water to many parts of the world.

Children and Youth Ministries at BMC include:

  • Children’s Sunday school classes beginning at age 3.  Nursery care is provided for infants and toddlers.  (There are 80+ children at BMC, ages infant through grade 12.)
  • An active junior youth group – JYF – that meets weekly on Sunday and twice a month for a social event or service project.  Currently there are about 15 youth in this group.
  • An active senior youth group – MYF – that meets weekly on Sunday and twice a month for a social event or service project.  Currently there are about 25 youth in this group.
  • Mentor/mentee program for all youth in grades 6-12.
  • Faith Marker recognition at various points when there is a new faith step to be taken.

Belmont Counseling Ministry

The purpose of the Belmont Counseling Ministry is to offer a Christian counseling service for individuals, couples, and families from both congregations and from the wider community as well.  The focus of this ministry is to assist persons in their search for wholeness, healing, and reconciliation with God, self, and others with the support of a trained counselor. 

BNF YOUTH STEWARDS:

A group of young persons, age 14 and up meet weekly prior to BNF worship for a time of supporting each other, learning money management skills, Bible study, and learning how to do church together.

Mary Beck Elementary School

Belmont has partnered with nearby Mary Beck Elementary School.  BMC’s Mary Beck Committee leads a variety of efforts throughout the school year to provide support to the teachers and administration, to work one-on-one with students who need help with reading or other areas of learning, provide daily snacks for students, and assist with any other area of need.

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)

AA meets every Friday evening at 7 pm at Belmont in a fellowship and support group for one another.

Small Groups

Everyone at BMC is invited to be part of a small group.  These groups are intended to be:

  • A significant part of the care system of the church
  • A place for fellowship, fun, and connection with others at Belmont
  • A place to grow as disciples of Jesus through prayer, study, and practice of spiritual disciplines
  • Mission groups that serve together.