About Us
We are a Reconciling Congregation, committed to the full inclusion of all people in the life and ministry of the church. No matter your background, identity, or journey, you are welcome here.
Our Values
We are committed to living out the values of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to love God, love others, and share the good news of Jesus Christ.
Love
We are committed to loving God and loving others, and to be known for our love for one another.
Worship
We strive to glorify God through worship that is rooted in scripture, and that draws us closer to Him.
Service
We are called to serve our community and those in need, through both physical and spiritual acts of love and kindness.
Evangelism
We seek to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to all people, and to share the gospel through both deed and word.
Discipleship
We prioritize the practice of discipling others in the faith, helping them to grow in their understanding of the Bible and their relationship with God.
Stewardship
We strive to be wise stewards of the resources God has given us, using them to meet the needs of the church and community.
Unity
We seek to foster unity in diversity, standing together as a church family united in our purpose of sharing God’s love.
Holiness
We strive to be a holy people, living in obedience to God’s Word and in surrender to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.
Mission
We seek to fulfill the Great Commission, making disciples of Jesus Christ in our region and beyond.
The Trinity
God is one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Bible
The Bible is the inspired word of God comprised of many different books written by many different authors.
Salvation
God’s redeeming love is active to save sinners through Jesus’ incarnate life and teachings, through his atoning death, his resurrection, through his atoning death, his resurrection, his sovereign presence through history, and his promised return.
Sanctification
The grace of sanctification draws one toward the gift of having a heart “habitually filled with the love of God and neighbor” and as “having the mind of Christ and walking as he walked.”
Sacraments
The UMC recognizes two sacraments: Holy Baptism and Holy Communion.
Sin
While human beings were intended to bear the image of God, all humans are sinners for whom that image is distorted. Sin estranges people from God and corrupts human nature such that we cannot heal or save ourselves.
Free Will
The UMC believes that people, while corrupted by sin, are free to make their own choices because of God’s divine grace enabling them and that people are truly accountable before God for their choices.
Social Justice
The church opposes evils such as slavery, inhumane prison conditions, capital punishment, economic injustice, child labor, racism, and inequality.
Our FAQs
What should I wear?
Whatever you feel comfortable in. Whether that be Sunday best or even a T-shirt and shorts. We all wear something totally different. There are no stuffy church people here.
Do you have a place for kids?
Well, we do. We consider it to be in service with us all. In keeping with Methodist Tradition, we see kids as a joy, and they are welcomed into our service. While we don’t have a nursery, we do offer a cry room stocked with essentials needed for young age children. Our service is streamed live to this room via TV.
Communion
On the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, we observe Holy Communion. Communion is open to all who wish to partake. We believe that communion is the Lord’s Table, not Court Streets or The United Methodist Church table. It is God’s table, and all are welcome.
What is a service like?
Our services are a blended type service with a mixture of Modern Christian Music and some hymns. The best way to get a feel for one of our services is to come join us in person, but if you can’t do that, we understand. The next best thing is to check out a service by “Watching” Church Online!
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