Matthews United Methodist
Address:
801 South Trade St
Matthews
, NC
, 28105
Phone:
704-847-6261
35° 6' 35.5752" N, 80° 43' 38.0532" W
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Contact name:
Shannon Williams
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Matthews United Methodist is a church FOR the community and FOR the world. Jesus taught us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Matthews United Methodist actively does this through our passions of volunteering in the community and serving in missions around the globe, leading racial-bridge building efforts with partnerships and events, establishing friendships and caring for individuals with disabilities, and through our genuine welcome and inclusion of all people. Kids, youth and adults learn about God's great love while growing their faith through a relationship with Jesus.
Matthews United Methodist Church embraces God's gift of diversity and rejoices in a loving, diverse community united in Jesus Christ! Our Church strives to live the love of Christ in all we do and affirms the sacred worth of all persons, deserving of every sacrament and rite. We affirm and celebrate individuals of every age, economic status, ethnicity, race, physical and intellectual abilities, political perspective, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family composition, country of origin and citizenship status. We all are made in Christ's image, worthy of God's love and grace! We recognize our differences and do not seek to erase them but to use them as a source of strength, as we journey together toward greater understanding, mutual respect, and love for each other, while humbly serving our God.
Mission
Matthews United Methodist (MUMC) is a community of people committed to Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, united in the love of God, and called to make that love real to others, through how we ...
- REACH people in the name of Christ,
- TEACH everyone to be fully devoted disciples of Christ,
- PRAISE God through worship and in everything we do,
- SERVE others, as Christ taught us, to relieve suffering in the world.
Vision
In the Gathering Space of our sanctuary carved in granite are these words of vision: to become an all-inclusive Christian community which lifts high the Cross and shares the love of Jesus.
Values
We seek to offer to our community an expression of the Christian faith that is at the center of our United Methodist tradition, which is as follows:
- We are a Disciple-Making People of God - First and foremost, we are dedicated to the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
- We are a Deeply Rooted People of God - We find commonality in our rich history, sacraments & values.
- We are a Faithful People of God - We are devoted to an ongoing, meaningful journey of discipleship.
- We are a Diverse People of God - All belong and will be loved in Matthews United Methodist Church. All will be heard, respected and engaged. All will be free to develop their personal relationship with God and to serve fully in the ministry of Jesus.
- We are a Justice-Seeking People of God - We challenge unjust systems and work to secure equal opportunities for all.
- We are a Resilient People of God - We persevere through trials and face tomorrow with God at our side.
- We are a Missional People of God - Helping our neighbors, near and far, is the embodiment of our faith in action.
- We are a Connected People of God - Our connection is strengthened by shared mission and core beliefs.
- We are a World-Changing People of God - We strive to make the world a better place for all people.
- We are a Generous People of God - We offer our gifts and resources to serve those in need, both near and far.
- We are a Committed People of God - Our community of faith is steadfast, loving and supportive.
- We are a Jesus-Seeking People of God - We cherish our deepening relationship with God through the love of Jesus Christ.
- We are a Spirit-Filled People of God - The Holy Spirit works within us, transforming our hearts and lives.
Our mission for Matthews UMC United Kids Ministry is to nurture heart-transforming personal relationships with God in partnership with families as they experience the journey of faith development together.
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