We seek to love God and love everyone. We commit to follow Jesus in word and action. We care for our community and congregation by sowing seeds of grace, love, and joy.
Welcome Statement
First United Methodist Church of Westfield celebrates God’s gift of diversity. We welcome and affirm God’s beloved children of any age, ability, background and belief, race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic situation, family structure, and immigration status. As followers of Jesus, we value the wholeness made possible in community equally shared and shepherded by all, and we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice for those who are marginalized and oppressed.
Our Values
These things are foundational to the ministry and mission we are called to live out…
Help more people experience the love and grace of Jesus Christ.
Commit to growing people spiritually through the life and examples of Christ.
Love our community, invest in our community, and care for those in need.
Welcome everyone by loving unconditionally as Christ did.
Help everyone find areas to serve others that utilize their God given passions and gifts.
These values will define and guide who we are and how we worship and work as a church striving to fulfill the Great Commandment and the Great Commission of our Lord.
