The Mission
“The Mission of Spencer First UMC is the same mission as Jesus gave his followers: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded”. [Matt 28:
The Vision
“In partnership with God, we are growing into a renewing and diverse community of believers, who worship passionately, embrace the authentic word of God, intentionally grow in our faith, and who engage in God’s mission of reaching to the lost and broken, offering Gods grace and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”
ABOUT US

Welcome to Spencer United Methodist Church

The mission of the [United Methodist] church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Local Churches [Spencer UMC] and extension ministries of the Church provide the most significant arenas through which disciple-making occurs… This mission is our grace-filled response to the Reign of God in the world announced by Jesus.

Our Beliefs

The Holy Bible

We believe the Holy Bible is the inspired word of God, given to humanity that we might come to know God and discover is ultimate will for each of us. The Bible is the primary authority for our faith and our practices.”

God

We believe in One God, the maker of heaven and earth, in whom we place our trust and hope; and in whom we worship. We join with millions of Christians around the world today and through the ages in understanding God as a trinity – revealed as three persons in one: Father / Creator, Son / Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

Jesus

We believe in the mystery of salvation through Jesus Christ. We believe that God became human in Jesus of Nazareth; and His life, death, and resurrection demonstrates Gods redeeming love offered freely to all who will receive it.”

The Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit is a continuous gift from God. As we accept Jesus Christ into our hearts and lives, we become God’s temple [1 Corinth 6:19] allowing the Holy Spirit to dwell within us, being an engaging presence that will guide us, lead us and empower us so that we may live a Spirit Filled life. When we sense God’s leading, God’s challenge, or God’s support or comfort, it’s the Holy Spirit at work, serving as the divine agent for our salvation.

Created in Gods Image

We believe God created each human being out of his own image [Genesis 1:27], giving us the capacity to love and care, to communicate, to explore and to learn. We believe that God enjoys and infinite variety and thus we were created with different colors, sizes and capabilities.

Sin

We believe that sin is real and represents our violation of God’s love. Because of our sinful nature and recognizing that we are often blind to it; when we acknowledge our sinfulness, repent and seek God’s forgiveness, we receive God’s Redeeming Grace.

The Church

We believe that sin is real and represents our violation of God’s love. Because of our sinful nature and recognizing that we are often blind to it; when we acknowledge our sinfulness, repent and seek God’s forgiveness, we receive God’s Redeeming Grace.

Baptism

We believe that through Baptism, we are joined with the Church and with Christians everywhere. Baptism is an outward symbol of the new life God is creating within us. Because God’s work within us never ends, we Baptize only once. Baptism is offered to any person of any age. We Baptize by sprinkling, immersion, our pouring. If you are interested in becoming Baptized, please contact the Pastor.

Communion

The Lord’s Supper is a holy meal of bread and wine that symbolizes the body and blood of Christ. It recalls the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and celebrates the unity of all members of God’s family. By sharing this meal, we give thanks for Christ’s sacrifice and are nourished and empowered to go into the world in mission and ministry. Communion is served every worship service and to all who worship with us.

Meet Our Pastor