The Council of Bishops, in conjunction with the Connectional Table, is pleased to announce the unveiling of a new vision statement for The United Methodist Church. This vision reflects the Church's deep commitment to embodying God's dream for the world.

The vision states:

The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections.

This vision statement complements the Church's longstanding mission statement, inspired by Matthew 28:18-20: "The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

The vision encourages United Methodists to embody the following principles:

Love Boldly: Passionately love God and, like Jesus, embrace and include people of every age, nation, race, gender and walk of life.

Inspired by Matthew 22:37-39 and John 13:34-35

Serve Joyfully: With a Christ-like heart, journey alongside the most vulnerable, offering care and compassion with joy.

Inspired by Psalm 100:1, Nehemiah 8:10, John 13:14-15 and 1 Peter 4:10

Lead Courageously: Follow Jesus’ example by resisting and dismantling all systems of evil, injustice, and oppression, striving for peace, justice and reconciliation.

Inspired by Joshua 1:9 and Ephesians 6:10

“This is a Kairos moment in the life of The United Methodist Church. This new vision is not simply a statement or a plan, it is a catalyst for transformation,” said Bishop Tracy Smith Malone, President of the Council of Bishops. “It is a vision that will help the Church embrace the divine opportunities before us, to follow where God is leading us, and to more fully engage in our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”

The Council of Bishops and the Connectional Table will work with our United Methodist General Agencies to create resources that inspire and equip disciples, leaders, and congregations to live into this vision. Resources will be shared at Annual Conference sessions and with leaders within local churches this summer, with lay member resources anticipated to follow in late 2025/early 2026.

Learn more about the vision, access the informational video and get resources as they become available at ResourceUMC.org/vision.

Sunday Bulletin

Robert Prevost elected as first

American pope and takes the name Leo XIV



Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope and has stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

He's now known as Pope Leo XIV.

Thank You!

A heartfelt thank you to Epic Church and the 17 incredible volunteers who joined us on Saturday, April 12th, to cook and package 285 meals for Our Father’s Table!

This was just one of 15 community service projects Epic participated in throughout the county that day.

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A special shoutout to the Mahon family for leading, organizing, and bringing everyone together with care and compassion. You made a real impact!

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