The most important
things to us.

​Grace and Love are for all people
God loves all people and families. So do we.
Here's where we stand.

God welcomes our questions and doubts 
We grow by staying in hard conversations with God and each other. We don’t back down from our doubts and tough questions. We journey into them together.

Becoming whole in Christ
We’re always in process, learning, challenging, seeking. Our growth as a disciple of Jesus Christ never ends.

Cultivating a sustainable rhythm
Our world moves fast and God invites us to slow down. We honor the Sabbath and seek a pace that makes room for the Spirit to move.

Every story matters
Our personal and communal story matters. We share good news with Marysville with transparency, honesty and purpose.

Our faith impacts our community
We are the hands and feet of Christ in Marysville and around the world. Our work for social justice means this love is for all people.

Everyone is in ministry
Each of us have a gift to share and we find our sweet spot to serve and lead. We disciple leaders who disciple leaders who disciple leaders.

Our purpose matters more than our preference. 
We give up things we love for people we love even more. It’s a joy to let go of the way it’s always been so we can see the new thing God is doing.
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We believe. (So far...)

• Jesus meant everything he said
• the Bible
• the Bible is in places hard to understand and even harder to apply
• that believing is sometimes difficult
• the more we learn of and experience God, the more questions we have
• miracles happen, sometimes quickly, but mostly they are so slow in coming
• we need each other to know God fully and live the life God dreams for us
• it is our responsibility to advocate for and tangibly love the poor, marginalized, and oppressed
• in equality and dignity for all regardless of sex, race, socioeconomic status, or a myriad of other things that typically cause us to power up on others
• we are embarrassed by how the word "Christian" is perceived in the world today and we are sorry for our part in that
• that mostly people need to be loved, not just told they are
• church is messy

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What is a United Methodist?

The United Methodist Church is the second largest Protestant denomination in the United States and includes approximately 12.5 million members worldwide.

The Church had its beginnings in the 1500s in England. In the 1700s, John Wesley, a minister in the Church of England preached a “method” for the practice of Christian faith, which included devotion to prayer, study of the Bible, and helping others. He and the first “Methodists” supported prison reform and the abolition of slavery. His central message was, “Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.”

In 1735, John Wesley traveled with his brother, Charles, also an Anglican minister, to America where he trained preachers, called Circuit Riders, to travel by horseback to the most remote areas of the country to deliver the Good News of the Gospel in open areas and tents.

Building on this heritage, Methodists continue to work for social justice, religious and political freedom, service to others in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ, and acceptance of all people regardless of age, race, color, creed, and sexual identity.

In the tradition of John and Charles Wesley, our members study Scripture, encourage thoughtful debate, and confront the tough issues of our day. We still lead with our hearts, keep our minds open, and welcome everyone through our doors.

Learn more about the United Methodist Church.
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We are part of the Pacific Northwest United Methodist Conference. Learn about our connection to other churches.

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