Hope UMC is a Reconciling Congregation

 What Is A Reconciling Congregation?

Being a Reconciling congregation means that we have made a commitment to be in loving Christian ministry with all people without prejudice. It means we truly have “open hearts, open minds, and open doors,” and live the all-inclusive love that our faith demands. As a sign of that commitment, we have officially affiliated ourselves with the Reconciling Ministries Network and share in it’s guiding principles. 

Our Welcome Statement

As a Reconciling congregation, we extend a special welcome to everyone! We welcome those who are single, married, divorced, LGBTQ+, straight, wealthy, financially struggling, young, and old. We welcome those who are over 60 but have not grown up yet and teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome those who don't like organized religion and those who are visiting from out of town and came with Gramma. We welcome soccer moms, Boy Scout dads, NASCAR fans, vegetarians, exercise enthusiasts, and junk food eaters. We welcome those who are in recovery and those who are still battling addiction. We welcome people of every race, ethnicity, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and cultural background. We welcome people who are passionate about Jesus, people wrestling with their faith, and people who have been hurt by the church. We welcome you to join our church family as the beloved child of God that you are. We welcome you, and we love you already.