We find the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ a thing of beauty. We see Him in the faces of our children and young people. We hear Him in the voices of our choirs and in the songs of the community of faith gathered here. We watch as He ministers through youth, women, and men’s groups. We see Him in the children’s programs. We witness Him in worship services that are strong, blessed, and uplifting. We take seriously the commission to share the word of the gospel of Jesus. We are a Christian Community that looks for ways to share our message: Jesus is the Son of God! He has died, risen, and ascended unto the Father!
The United Methodist Church is a global denomination that opens hearts, opens minds and opens doors through active engagement with our world. The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
A United Methodist is someone who joins in that mission by putting faith and love into action. We believe that God loves all people, and that we share in expressing that love. So the United Methodist tradition emphasizes God’s grace and in serving others. We believe that Jesus Christ is the fullest expression of God’s love–showing us the fullness of God’s care through Jesus’ teachings, death and resurrection.
John Wesley started the Methodist movement in 18th century England. His teachings on practical divinity (living out our faith) and appeals to reason and experience form important aspects of United Methodist practice today.