Our Christian Beliefs
Statement of Our Core Values
Since 1887, Oriental United Methodist Church has been and is committed to living out our values of love for God and one another. Guided by John Wesley’s Three Simple Rules: do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God, we joyfully worship, engage in local and worldwide missions, and love God and neighbor in all we do. All are always welcome in our OUMC community.
Shared Common Heritage
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
God, who is one, is revealed in three distinct persons. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: Jesus
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. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: The Holy Spirit
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. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: Human Beings
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. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: The Church
The church is the body of Christ, an extension of Christ’s life and ministry in the world today. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: The Bible
We believe that the Bible is the primary authority for our faith and practice. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: God’s Reign
The kingdom or reign of God is both a present reality and future hope. Read More