What We Believe

As United Methodists, we share in Methodism’s rich theological heritage, witness, and mission around the world. We claim the core beliefs of the UMC (you can read about those here). Among those beliefs are a commitment to social holiness and a belief in putting our faith into action.

United Methodist congregations are connected to a large and diverse network of churches locally and around the world. We are a part of the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference under the leadership of Bishop Latrelle Easterling.

OUR CHRISTIAN BELIEFS: GOD

God, who is one, is revealed in three distinct persons.

OUR CHRISTIAN BELIEFS: JESUS

We believe in the mystery of salvation through Jesus Christ. God became human in Jesus of Nazareth. His life, death, and resurrection demonstrate God's redeeming love.

OUR CHRISTIAN BELIEFS: THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit is God's present activity in our midst. When we sense God's leading, God's challenge, or God's support and comfort, it's the Holy Spirit at work.

OUR CHRISTIAN BELIEFS: HUMANITY

Genesis 1:27 asserts that we have been made in the image of the Creator. Like God, we have the capacity to love and care, to communicate, and to create.

OUR CHRISTIAN BELIEFS: THE CHURCH

The church is the body of Christ, an extension of Christ's life and ministry in the world today.

OUR CHRISTIAN BELIEFS: THE BIBLE

We believe that the Bible is the primary authority for our faith and practice.

OUR CHRISTIAN BELIEFS: GOD'S REIGN

The kingdom or reign of God is both a present reality and a future hope.