Our beliefs at umc whitefish bay

Faith does not require having every answer. We welcome thoughtful questions and recognize that people may understand and express faith in different ways.

What We Believe

At the heart of our faith is Jesus Christ. We believe God's grace meets us wherever we are and invites us into a life of love, hope, transformation, and service.

As United Methodists, we are rooted in the historic Christian faith and the Wesleyan tradition. We look to Scripture as foundational to our faith, while also drawing on tradition, reason, and experience as we seek to understand and live out God's truth.

Faith is not simply something we profess; it is something we live. We live our faith in the way we love God, care for our neighbors, seek justice, extend compassion, and serve our community.

Our Vision

Building Beloved Community

We seek to build a community where we connect with God and one another, grow in faith, wisdom, and love, and serve our neighbors near and far.

This is what grounds us. This is the kind of community we are becoming. This is how we live our faith.

You Are Welcome Here

The Beloved Community welcomes people of every race, ethnicity, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family structure, economic circumstance, religious background, and life experience.

You don't have to have everything figured out. You don't have to know exactly what you believe. You are welcome here, wherever you are on your journey.

How We Live Our Faith

Connect

We create a community where people know they are not alone and where we care for one another through every season of life. Through worship, fellowship, small groups, and shared experiences, we build relationships with God and one another.

Grow

We encourage people of every age to ask questions, deepen their faith, and grow in love as followers of Jesus Christ.

Serve

We put our faith into action by caring for our neighbors, responding to the needs around us, and working for the good of our community and world.

Children, Youth & Families

We nurture the faith of children and youth and walk alongside families as they connect with one another, grow in faith, and experience God's love together.

Let’s Explore Faith Together

You may have questions—we all do. Bring your doubts, experiences, and wisdom. Wherever you are on your faith journey, there is space to explore, grow, and walk together.