Harmony United Methodist's Vision Statement

Harmony United Methodist Church believes Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior to all. We are dedicated to discipleship and are inspired by Christ's message of outreach, sharing, connection and service to our community and world.

Who are United Methodists?

The United Methodist Church is a global denomination that opens hearts, opens minds and opens doors through active engagement with our world. The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

A United Methodist is someone who joins in that mission by putting faith and love into action. We believe that God loves all people, and that we share in expressing that love. So the United Methodist tradition emphasizes God's grace in serving others. We believe that Jesus Christ is the fullest expression of God's love--showing us the fullness of God's care through Jesus' teachings, death and resurrection.

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:

  • The belief in one God, who is the Creator and sustainer of the universe.

  • The belief in the Trinity, that there is one God in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

  • The belief in the divinity of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is fully human and fully divine.

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:

  • Participating in local mission projects and service initiatives

  • Supporting global mission efforts 

  • 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

Would you to talk more with our Pastoral Team?

Please email us at office@harmonyumcfreeport.org or give us a call at 815-233-0057 to set up a time to talk more about our faith and how we can help support you on your personal faith walk.