Core Values ♦ Mission & Vision ♦ Beliefs


Our Mission and Vision
LEGACY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
- We are kingdom citizens who represent the kingdom of God
- We are Holy Spirit-led
- We are a praying church; we do not do anything without first consulting the Lord
- We are history-making by impacting and transforming the landscape of 5th Ward
- We continue to engage in strong family units and faith-forming relationships
- We ‘GO’ to serve the least, the last, the lost, the lonely, and the left out/behind
- We are both local and global — connectional
- We are holistic in our approach to ministry
- We grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
- We make disciples of Christ — We are all ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
- We practice extravagant generosity
- We extend radical hospitality to the stranger
- We are inclusive in our ministry
- We are interactive and biblically sound in song, dance, prayer, giving, and The Word
- We are known for our love

Our Faith and Our Beliefs
The United Methodist Church
What Do United Methodists Believe?
The United Methodist Church shares a great deal with other Christian denominations. We believe God’s grace is open to all, and therefore practice “open Communion”–meaning that anyone may participate in receiving Communion. We believe salvation is an open gift from God, accepted by individuals according to their own free will. The United Methodist denomination is a “big tent” theologically, providing space for theological discourse and, at times, disagreement.
Like many other Christian groups, we affirm the beliefs expressed in the Apostles Creed. These include:
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- We believe in one God, who is the Creator and sustainer of the universe.
- We believe in the Trinity, that there is one God in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
- We believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is fully human and fully divine.
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What Do United Methodists Do?
John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, taught that we pursue our faith in community and action with others. We practice a social holiness. We insist that personal salvation always involves Christian mission and service to the world. The United Methodist Church has a long history of action and advocacy for social justice.
United Methodists are active in their communities and in the world through a variety of ways, including:
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- Participating in local mission projects and service initiatives
- Supporting global mission efforts through mission organizations
- Advocating for social justice and working to address issues such as poverty, hunger, and inequality
- Providing educational and vocational training opportunities
- Offering counseling, support groups, and other forms of pastoral care
- Creating and supporting community development programs
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Who Are the People of The United Methodist Church?
The United Methodist Church is a member of the World Methodist Council — which ties together Methodist denominations worldwide.