About Woodmont UMC

 
 

Our Beliefs

As a global denomination, The United Methodist Church opens hearts, opens minds, and opens doors through active engagement with the world. Our core mission is making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. This focus on Christian living and putting faith and love into action—what John Wesley called "practical divinity"—continues to shape United Methodism.

Click the “Learn more” button below to explore our unique heritage and areas of emphasis, including our understanding of grace, how we serve people worldwide, and how we nurture growth as disciples of Jesus Christ.

United Methodists share a common heritage with all Christians. According to our foundational statement of beliefs in The Book of Discipline, we share the following basic affirmations in common with all Christian communities:

 

Our Christian Beliefs

  • God, who is one, is revealed in three distinct persons.

  • We believe in the mystery of salvation through Jesus Christ. God became human in Jesus of Nazareth; and his life, death and resurrection demonstrate God's redeeming love.

  • The Holy Spirit is God's present activity in our midst. When we sense God's leading, God's challenge, or God's support or comfort, it's the Holy Spirit at work.

  • Genesis 1:27 asserts that we've been made in the image of the Creator. Like God we have the capacity to love and care, to communicate, and to create.

  • The church is the body of Christ, an extension of Christ’s life and ministry in the world today. 

  • We believe that the Bible is the primary authority for our faith and practice.

  • The kingdom or reign of God is both a present reality and future hope.