Shepherds of God
Our Community and Faith

The mission of the United Methodist Church (UMC) is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. 

 

  • Inclusive: All persons are welcome to attend and receive Holy Communion, and are eligible to be baptized and become members.
  • Grounded in Scripture: Trust free inquiry in matters of Christian doctrine. Our faith is guided by Scripture, tradition, experience and reason. Of paramount importance, however, is Scripture as the witness of God’s creating, redeeming and sustaining relationship with God’s people. 
  • Concerned about social justice: We have concern for God’s children everywhere — the poor, the orphaned, the aging, the sick, the oppressed and the imprisoned.
  • Mission-oriented: Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In uncomplicated terms, this means we strive to nurture followers of Christ who then reach out and teach others about the love of Jesus. 
  • Ecumenical: United Methodists consider dialogue and missional cooperation between United Methodists and other Christians as a valid witness to the unity of the body of Christ.