FOUR VISION PRIORITIES

Spirituality: Nourish individuals in Biblical faith and Christian spirituality in a way that strengthens and transforms personal lives and this faith community.

Welcoming Community: Be an open, inviting and welcoming community practicing Christlike hospitality that leads to vibrant growth and connects people in meaningful Christian relationships.

Children and Families: Engage parents, children and youth to nurture them in a growing faith by means of our intentional focus, vital programming, and expanded resources.

Social Justice: Live out the Biblical message of justice, peace and love in the St. Cloud region; and the world through hope-filled actions of advocacy, networking, and hands-on service with the poor and marginalized.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of First United Methodist Church is to create and build Christian community through inviting, forming, and sending faithful, active disciples of Jesus Christ.

                                                                CORE VALVES

We value... the building of an inclusive faith community where people's lives are enhanced by healing, reconciliation, justice and joy.

We value... theological diversity as reflected in the United Methodist heritage and within the bounds of revealed scripture, tradition, experience, and reason.

We value...faith formation in people of all ages and faith development and challenge through out a person's lifetime.

We value... worship reflecting God's grace and initiative through strong preaching and visual messages by using the creative arts and an ardent music ministry.

We value... working with other faith communities and agencies whenever and wherever there are issues and needs which invite a common endeavor.

We value... the biblical call to social justice in the lives of all people through awareness and action.

We value... the unique and diverse gifts of each person in this faith community and the need for this giftedness to be used in God's redemptive work in the world.

We value... the encouragement and fostering of the giving of ourselves and our resources toward benevolent stewardship, toward mission, and intentional outreach.

VISION STATEMENT

First United Methodist Church celebrates God's transforming love as seen in Jesus Christ as we worship, learn, build spirit-filled community and reach out to our world. We seek to be a peo­ple of hope, promise, healing, justice and joy. We seek to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with those who do not belong to a faith community. We celebrate diversity, and welcome persons from all walks of life. We also strive to nurture, name, and call out the giftedness of each per­son for the work of redemptive love in all God's creation.