Who We Are
First Church Celebrates 200+ Years of Ministry
Finding an Authentic, Growing Relationship with Jesus Christ
No matter how or where they serve Jesus Christ, United Methodists do God’s work in a unique structure—referred to as “the connection.” This concept has been central to Methodism from its beginning. Connectionalism comes to life through our clergy appointment system, our mission and outreach, and through our collective giving.
First UMC is a church that believes in Jesus, a church that loves God and people.
We live out our call to mission and ministry by engaging in ministry with the poor, combating diseases of poverty by improving health globally, creating new places for new people and renewing existing congregations, and developing principled Christian leaders. No one congregation can do all these ministries, but together—through the power of our connection—we can make a tremendous difference.

Mission
Molding believers, influencing the world
One cannot be a solitary Christian. As we grow in faith through our participation in the church community, we are also nourished and equipped for mission and service to the world.
Values
Molding believers, influencing the world
From John Wesley’s time to the present, Methodism has sought to be both a nurturing community and a servant community. For Wesley, there was no religion but social religion, no holiness but social holiness. In other words, faith always includes a social dimension.
Beliefs
Molding believers, influencing the world
Because of what God has done for us, we offer our lives back to God through a life of service. As disciples, we become active participants in God’s activity in the world through mission and service. Love of God is always linked to loving your neighbor.