Beliefs

We believe in one God, the Creator of the universe, from the stars to the rivers, from the cosmos to the ants. We believe this same Divine One creates each person in the imago Dei, that is the image of God, declaring each person good in their uniquely designed formation.

We believe in Jesus Christ, born in the fullness of human and divine natures that are perfect and inseparably united. As the ministering Servant, Jesus lived, suffering Jesus died on the cross, and buried Jesus rose from the dead before ascending into heaven where our Savior sits until, at the future fulness of time moment, our Lord will return. As the enteral Savior and Mediator, Jesus Christ intercedes for us and will be the judge of all creation when heaven and earth are fully restored.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, poured out into the world since the Church was born on the first day of Pentecost. The Holy Spirit proceeds from and is one in being with the Creator and Christ. The Holy Spirit convinces the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, leading people into a faithful response to the gospel of freedom as we become disciples for the transformation of the world. The Holy Spirit is the Comforter, sustaining and empowering believers while guiding them into truth. The Holy Spirit is God's sealed promise through Jesus Christ for the fulfillment yet to come.

We believe the Church is a place where all are welcome in the fullness of their creation. We believe in the Church, through relationship and connection, we are transformed according to God’s will, growing by grace through faith as we are transformed to be more and more like Christ. As part of The United Methodist Church, we fully affirm and recognize all people are equally equipped, called to ministry, and welcomed to serve in all capacities of the Church regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origins, socioeconomic status, language, disability, or any other human-oriented construct that would divide us. 

We believe in The General Rule of John Wesley: Do no harm, do good, and attend to the ordinances of God.

We believe in grace: Prevenient grace that calls us to faith before we know God. Justifying grace that makes us right before God through faith alone. Sanctifying grace that continues to work within us that we may be perfected in this life. Convicting grace that calls us to account when we miss the mark in our living. We believe, by grace, we are all moving onward toward perfection and that, with Christ's help, each who believes in the gospel message of salvation will be perfected while in this life.