| Our Mission
as the United Methodist Church:
Today we continue our devotion to
creating disciples for Jesus Christ and making the good news available to
anyone who desires to hear it. All preaching and teaching is grounded in
Scripture, informed by Christian tradition, enlivened by personal
experience and tested by reason. Along with other Christian denominations,
we believe in God - expressed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The United Methodist Church is part
of the church universal. All persons, regardless of race, color, national
origin, status or economic condition, are welcome to attend our churches,
receive Holy Communion, and be baptized and admitted into membership.
Our Beliefs:
The heart of our Christian faith is
Christ's ministry of outreaching love. We are all called to minister
wherever Christ would have us work to heal and free others. United
Methodists believe in God's grace, which means the unearned and loving
action of God in our daily lives. In spite of suffering, violence, and
evil in the world, we assert that God's grace exists everywhere. Despite
any circumstance, we remain creatures brought to life by a just and loving
God. The reign of God is both a present and a future reality.
Today United Methodists comprise the
second largest Protestant denomination in the United States. Our churches
are connected by a system that guides our work and governs our policies.
We continue to take the lead in spiritual, social, political, and moral
concerns. In the tradition of John and Charles Wesley, our members study
Scripture, encourage thoughtful debate, and confront the tough issues of
the day. We still lead with our hearts, keep our minds open, and welcome
everyone through our doors.
Our hearts, our minds and
our doors are always open...
The people of The United Methodist Church |