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What We Believe

New Town United Methodist Church’s beliefs are in harmony with the Doctrinal Standards of the United Methodist Church.  We are disciples of Jesus Christ in the historical company of the Rev. John Wesley, the founder of Methodism.  Wesleyan theology has been summarized in this way:

  •  All need to be saved.

  •  All may be saved.

  •  All may know that they are saved.

  •  All may be saved to the utmost.

When we use the term “saved” what we mean is that we all can come into a right relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ by the aid of the Holy Spirit.  As a result of this right relationship with God we are set free from bondage to sin, set free from a distorted sense of self, and set free from the skewed value system of society.  Through this relationship we receive the gift of eternal life, which is a quality of life that will endure forever in the kingdom of God.

Here are some other distinctive emphases that we believe as a United Methodist Church:

  • The importance of blending knowledge with vital piety (zealous faith), a quickened (illuminated to the reality of God and God's truth) mind with a warmed evangelical heart (a heart that is ablaze with God's love to share with others).  

  • The importance of shared leadership (clergy & laity) in the life and mission of the Church.

  • The importance of blending personal commitment with social responsibility; Methodists have always held that the purpose of Christian conversion is not only to get one’s soul ready for heaven, but also to taste the first fruit of heaven through a life of justice, love, and mercy in this world.

  • The importance of singing in worship and teaching Christian truth.

  • The importance of blending, preaching, and testifying with sacramental worship (the Lord’s Supper and baptism).

  • The importance of expressing gratitude for God’s grace through unselfish service.

  • The development of congregations into smaller groups for instruction, pastoral care, and fellowship.

  • The importance of blending ardor with order in matters of faith and practice.

  • The importance of a connectional system that links local congregations to districts, to conferences, and to the worldwide fellowship.

*Read the Doctrinal Standards of the United Methodist Church through this link.