Our Beliefs
Faith Community United Methodist Church is a Christian church in the Wesleyan spirit, meaning we follow the traditional Christian beliefs of the Protectant church, but our practices and doctrines have evolved from the original teachings and writings of our founder, the Reverend John Wesley. John Wesley, an 18th century British, Anglican cleric and Oxford scholar, affirmed all of the central tenets of Protestant Christianity. These included the belief in a triune (God, Father [Creator], Son [Redeemer] and Holy Spirit [Sustainer] ) and that Jesus Christ came into the world to save humanity from its sins and teach us how to live as a Beloved Community under the lordship of Christ, and guided by the Holy Spirit.
United Methodism is a diverse, inclusive denomination, believing that all are welcome in the Kingdom of God. We heartily engage in ecumenical ministries and collaboration with other Christian denominations both Catholic and Protestant. Our clergy are appointed to serve in churches by a Resident Bishop. Our clergy include seminary-trained Elders and Deacons who are ordained, and Licensed Local Pastors who are trained and appointed to serve in specific congregations. As a church that believes in the "priesthood of all believers" as taught in the Bible, we make extensive use of laity in leadership roles, including specially certified Lay Servant Ministers. As a church that has believed from its founding that "faith" and "acts of mercy" belong together, the United Methodist Church is widely engaged in global, regional and local missions and social action.
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Why United Methodism?
Every Christian denomination has its own character, history, and was created to reach a certain need. Watch this video to see one pastor, answer "why Methodism?"
Baptism and Communion
Water Baptism
Our church practices water baptism in "both kinds," which means we baptize infants who belong to families that profess a faith in Christ and we baptize youth and adults who have put their faith in Jesus Christ. If you have questions or are interested in water baptism, our pastor will be happy to help you.
Communion
In the United Methodist Church, we believe that Christ invites ALL to come to the Lord's Table. This means that we allow anyone to partake of communion - whether you are a member of another church or you are coming by faith for the first time to receive the grace that Christ is offering.
The Lord's table is open to everyone.
Grace DIVINE
John Wesley, our movement's founder, had a deep and robust understanding of God's grace. God's grace (loving favor) did not just mean I am 'forgiven for my sins.' That's important, but grace means so much more.
God's grace is working everywhere!
Did you see beauty in a sunset, a mountain-scape, or fresh-fallen snow that deeply affected you?
That was God's grace at work.
Have you experienced someone's prayers, kindness, or encouragement changing you?
That was God's grace too.
Did reading the bible, taking communion, or confessing your problems to a friend reshape your life?
God's grace was working there as well.
What John Wesley realized is that God is working in everything and every way to save us from a life of destruction and bring us into a true kind of life through Jesus.
