Pray in this way

It is easy to think of faith as something private — just between you and God. But Methodists have always believed that what happens on the inside has to show up on the outside too. The book of James puts it plainly: faith without action is just words.

This week, we're exploring what it looks like to grow as individuals while also showing up for the people and communities around us. Join us this Sunday as we wrap up Methodism 101 and ask the big question — what kind of people are we becoming together?

Most people have heard the word "grace," but for Methodists, it is more than a nice idea — it is the whole foundation of how we live. God's grace starts working in our lives before we even realize it, drawing us toward something bigger than ourselves. It meets us at our lowest point, lifts us up, and then keeps walking with us every step of the way. This week, we're unpacking why grace isn't just a gift we receive but a way of life we practice toward every person we meet. Join us this Sunday and discover why grace might be the most radical idea in the room.

Long before there was a Methodist Church, there was just a movement — a group of people trying to live out their faith with passion and purpose. Jesus sent his followers out two by two, telling them to share the good news and bring God's kingdom near wherever they went. That same spirit shaped the early Methodists, who believed every person, not just the clergy, has a role to play in God's work. This week, we're digging into the history that shaped who we are, including a name you've probably heard before but maybe didn't know the story behind. Join us this Sunday as we trace our roots and discover where we came from.

Jesus told a story about a man who threw a big banquet and invited all his friends. One by one, they made excuses and didn't show up. So the host sent his servants out into the streets to invite anyone they could find — and the table still had room for more. This week, we're asking why that story matters for how we live as Methodists today. What does it mean to follow a faith that always makes room for one more person? Join us this Sunday as we explore what it means to have an Open Table.

Patriotic Music Sunday is a long-standing tradition here at FUMC!  It's our chance to celebrate our nation's birthday together and highlight the work of our incredible musicians.  Worship will take place at 8:30 am and at 11:00 am.  The modern worship service will join the traditional worship at 11:00 for a combined worship experience. See you on Sunday!

We have no trouble asking God to forgive us. It is forgiving the person who hurt us — or wronged us, or disappointed us, or maybe just got under our skin — where things get complicated. This week, we land on the final lines of the Lord's Prayer and wrestle with what it really means to pray them honestly. Because a posture of grace toward others is not just a nice idea. According to Jesus, it is inseparable from the grace we ourselves have received.