Oregon City
United Methodist Church

 Vision, Mission, Values, and
Belief  Statements

The Bible is central to our Values and Beliefs,
understood through tradition, reason and experience.

Motivating Vision
 “Loving others and valuing everyone as Christ taught.”

Key Mission Statement
 “Opening hearts to the motivating power of Jesus Christ.”

Core Values
We are a church:

…that strives to love as Christ taught -
with compassion and respect for all people.
…that values purpose and mission acknowledging
that each person hears a different call.
…that seeks spirituality, inner peace and godliness
through prayer, music
and through our spiritual journey and growth.
…that cherishes integrity, honesty and courage which
bind us together as part of the family of God.
 …where a community of friends, children, families
and singles is the heart of our ministry.

 Bedrock Beliefs
God lovingly created you and all around you
in the universe.
God loves us unconditionally and empowers us
to love others.
God miraculously changes people: 
God always forgives those who seek repentance.
God’s Son, Jesus Christ, died as payment for our sins,
and was resurrected, giving us eternal life.
We experience the one God in three ways:
as Parent; as Jesus the Son, our shepherd and guide;
and as the Holy Spirit who lives in each of us.
Every human being is gifted and called by God
to do Christian ministry.

Non-Traditional Worship
Worship services are planned by a worship team meeting each week. We provide a unique style of worship using electronic media, drama, video,  contemporary music and artwork that help our worshipers experience the reality of God for their life. 

We Want More Than Average
We want to grow in our service to Christ, to those who attend our church, and to our community.  We want to move beyond simply making people feel comfortable, to helping them feel Christ.  We want to make a real difference in the world, rather than simply complaining about it.  We want to spread the good news of Christ to all who would hear.  We want to stand out as a beacon of hope for the hopeless, strength for the weak, love for the lonely and hurting, and helper of the poor.

We Dare to Change
Christ met the needs of people by meeting their needs where they were.  We remain open to God's Spirit to move us to become something new and relevant for the people of today and of the future.  We celebrate change if it helps Christ live in the lives of those who attend this church.  We welcome new ideas that come from Spirit-filled people of all walks of life.  God works through people to keep God's work fresh and relevant.