First United Methodist Church Omaha NE
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Vision Focus

 

We are the body of Christ.  As such:

 
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We welcome and celebrate the diversity of God's children;

 
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We are a healing and caring community where all people can seek to become whole persons in Christ;

 

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We are a vital center of spiritual growth; and

 

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We are in ministry with each other and with the community of Omaha and the world.

Supporting the Vision

Celebration and Praise
 
We will continue with our current blended worship style. (Worship style includes all of the liturgy--readings, sermons, prayers, and music.) We will also remain open to offering different worship styles to meet the needs of members who may or may not be attending now and other persons who are seeking more meaningful worship experiences.

Spiritual Growth

We will expand opportunities for everyone in the congregation to learn about and experience spiritual practices and life patterns that will lead to a growing relationship with God and wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. This will include classes and small groups focusing on Bible study, spiritual formation, prayer, and the healing ministry.
 
Welcoming, Acceptance, and Togetherness
 

We are welcoming, accepting, and encouraging of involvement for all who wish to join in the worship and service of God. We are inclusive of those associated with all economic levels, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, marital statuses, abilities, and age levels. We strive to be a place where people feel comfortable and want to be. An integral aspect of our congregation is the mutual respect we have for one another in our diversity. All intentionally reach out to build new relationships and strengthen existing relationships especially during difficult times.
 
Community in Action
 

We are a place where community issues and needs are examined in the context of our faith, and everyone in the congregation responds to those needs in some way. We establish meaningful, interactive relationships with our neighborhood and larger community. We work toward changing the underlying causes of social problems and will be engaged in seeking justice at the local, national, and international levels.
 
Ministry with Children, Youth and Young Adults
 
We will strengthen our ministry with children, youth and young adults to provide opportunities for involvement in worship and the life of the congregation, for spiritual growth, and for Christian discipleship.

Resources

Adequate facilities, personnel, and financial resources need to be provided to accomplish our vision. This will require ongoing evaluation of our need and a stewardship education program.
 
The Connection
 

We are a United Methodist congregation and embrace the opportunities for mission and growth available to us through the larger United Methodist Church.  We will work to change policies and positions of the United Methodist Church that we believe to be in conflict with our understanding of God's will for the Church.

Beyond the Connection

While we value and gladly share our own religious heritage, we also respect, honor, and learn from other faith traditions.  We are committed to continuing interfaith dialogue and cooperation.

Last amendment: 01/20/2004


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