At HopeUC Nashville, we believe church should feel like home—and with so many amazing new families joining us, we’ve launched something fresh and exciting just for you!
Every Sunday at 10AM CST, you’re invited to worship with us in The Barn—our lively, joy-filled main service that’s full of music, encouragement, and community. But here’s the cool part…
While the Barn is buzzing with life, another 200+ people are gathering in living rooms across the area in what we call Hope at Home—our cozy, family-style home groups designed to make space for even more people to experience church in a meaningful way.
So whether you love the energy of a big Sunday service or the connection of a living room gathering, there’s room for you—and your whole family—at HopeUC.
If you're visiting for the first time, start with The Barn service—we’d love to meet you! And if you find yourself saying, “This feels like home,” we’ll help you explore how Hope at Home can become part of your family’s rhythm too.
There’s a seat for you. There’s a place for your kids. And there’s a family waiting to welcome you.
Let’s do life together—Barn or Home, you're always part of the family at HopeUC Nashville.

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At HopeUC Nashville, we embrace the gift of speaking in tongues as a beautiful and powerful aspect of our faith. Here's what we believe about this spiritual gift:

What is Speaking in Tongues?
Speaking in tongues is a spiritual gift given by the Holy Spirit. It's one of the ways we can experience and express the presence of God in our lives. The Bible mentions this gift in several places, including Acts 2:4 and 1 Corinthians 12:10.

How Does It Work?
Speaking in tongues can take two main forms:

1. A language that can be interpreted, often used in church gatherings for prophecy and words of knowledge (1 Corinthians 14:4-5).
2. A personal prayer language between the believer and God (1 Corinthians 14:2).

Why is it Important?
This gift serves several purposes:

• It's a sign of the Holy Spirit's presence in a believer's life (Acts 2:4, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 19:6).
• It helps believers grow spiritually and draw closer to God (1 Corinthians 14:4).
• When interpreted, it can bring encouragement and insight to the whole church (1 Corinthians 14:4-5).

Can Everyone Speak in Tongues?
We believe that all believers have the potential to receive this gift. However, we also recognize speaking in tongues is not the only evidence of a Spirit-filled life.

Our Approach
While we celebrate this gift, we also emphasize using it in a way that builds up the church and honors God. We encourage those interested in this gift to study the scriptures, particularly 1 Corinthians 14, which provides context for its use in church gatherings.

At HopeUC Nashville, we believe in the baptism or infilling of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2, Acts 10:44-46). This is a distinct encounter, separate from water baptism, that empowers believers to live in close partnership with God.

What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?
The baptism of the Holy Spirit is a unique experience, different from water baptism. We see this clearly in Acts 19, where the Ephesian believers first received water baptism, and then experienced the Holy Spirit:

"On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied."

How Does It Manifest?
The infilling of the Holy Spirit can be evidenced in various ways:

• Through spiritual gifts like speaking in tongues or prophecy (Acts 19:6)
• Through the fruit of the Spirit in a believer's life (Gal 5:16-22)
• Most importantly, through a life that increasingly reflects the character of Christ (1Cor 11:1)

Why Is It Important?
We believe this experience empowers believers to:

• Live in closer communion with God 
• Serve others more effectively
• Grow in spiritual maturity and Christ-like character

While we cherish the gifts of the Spirit, we emphasize that the ultimate proof of a Spirit-filled life is one that demonstrates the love, compassion, and holiness of Jesus.

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