Involved, committed, diverse, open. A people who try to be accepting, caring, hospitable and inclusive. Family- and community-oriented. A people who are concerned about those beyond their communities, around the world. Active in mission, responsive. A people who love music, church suppers, and a sense of community. Initiators, with a history of creating ministries related to education, employment, health and other issues. A people who like to tell the story of God’s redeeming grace.

Mission-oriented and socially conscious. This is important to our faith. We are aware of world events and strive to help those in need. United Methodists are one in faith and tradition with Methodist Christians around the world. Through the World Methodist Council, Methodists from 68 member churches cooperate in support of ecumenical, educational, evangelical, and other ministries.