A Few Key United Methodist's Beliefs
  • We believe that salvation is found in and through Jesus Christ.
  • We believed that the Bible is the word of God and the primary authority for Christian life and faith. While we believe the Bible is true, we do not believe every verse of the Bible must be interpreted literally. Methodists interpret Scripture through reason, tradition, and experience.
  • We believe in justification by grace through faith.
  • We believe in personal holiness and social action.
  • We believe in living by grace and striving for holiness-to become like Christ.
  • We value tradition and are willing to embrace change.
  • We believe that God’s redemptive love is realized in human life by the activity of the Holy Spirit.
  • We believe that we are part of Christ’s universal church as we become conformed to Christ.
  • We recognize the kingdom of God as both a present and a future reality.
  • While affirming the faith we share in common with all other Christians, we also affirm the unique emphasis the Wesleyan tradition places on the love and grace of God.
  • We believe the sacraments of baptism and Holy Communion are means by which the intangible reality ofGod’s grace touches our lives in tangible ways.
  • The mission of The United Methodist Church is “to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”