BELIEFS & VALUES
“‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”
Matthew 22:37-40
Our Mission at Wesley UMC is to love God, love people, and walk together in the Way of Jesus.
How are we formed in faith at Wesley?
We’re thrilled you’re exploring what it means to grow in faith with Wesley UMC, Marco. As individuals and a collective body, we live in the grace of God through Christ and feel called to immerse ourselves in both the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. We feel we are best living into our purpose, and most open for continued development in faith when we are actively pursuing ways to grow in relationship with God, grow in relationship with others, and serving our neighbors.
Guiding Principles
We value Faith, therefore we will:
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Actively seek opportunities to grow in relationship with God
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Walk in The Way of Jesus
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Gather to worship and share our faith with others
We value Lovingkindness, therefore we will:
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Demonstrate grace and compassion
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Connect with people knowing that everyone has a story worth hearing
We value Integrity, therefore we will:
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Listen openly and speak thoughtfully
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Treat people with respect and fairness
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Be honest in our conversations and our actions
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Lead by example
We value Cheerful Giving, therefore we will:
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Give of our time, talent and resources
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Serve with open hearts and minds
We value Inclusiveness, therefore we will:
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Demonstrate acceptance by affirming others
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Seek solutions that respect differences
We value Innovation, therefore we will:
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Mindfully set priorities between current and emerging ministries
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Focus on possibilities rather than difficulties
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Be flexible in order to embrace change