Mission & Values
Values
THE HEARTBEAT AND FOUNDATION OF EAST END
We Believe
Everyone is a beloved child of God who is uniquely created to bear the image of God.
EAST END IS AN
Inclusive
Community
We Live This out
We extend a wide welcome that invites, includes, and affirms all who seek a community of all-encompassing love. We practice inclusivity by inviting all to come and be loved just as they are. We provide space for corporate worship and communal gathering. We offer small groups for all ages and stages that provide deep relationships and caring circles of community.
We Believe
God’s love liberates those who find themselves trapped, stuck, unloved, and not enough. Such love is a gift to all people, creating pathways of freedom for those on the margins of society and guidance for all who seek our common flourishing.
EAST END IS ROOTED IN THE
LIBERATING
LOVE
OF CHRIST
We Live This out
We teach of a God who sets captives free and disrupts the patterns of this world. We proclaim God’s Holy Spirit empowers us to care for one another. As such, we strive to cultivate the beloved community that captures Jesus’ kin-dom vision. We encourage all to join us in this holy work.
We Believe
The Gospels show Jesus constantly widens the expectations of who is invited to God’s party. The good news of God’s love for all requires readiness to welcome and embrace all who seek community among us.
EAST END OFFERS
Intentional
Hospitality
We Live This out
We create space that is open to all of God’s children. Through intentional practices designed to acknowledge and celebrate the presence of all who come through our doors, we provide a warm and welcome environment for anyone to feel seen and cared for.
We Believe
God's justice is not based upon retribution or revenge but seeks the redemption, restoration, and healing of individuals, societies, and systems alike.
EAST END SEEKS
Merciful
Justice
FOR OUR NEIGHBORS
We Live This out
We stand with and working alongside those whose voices often go unheard or unheeded. We recognize those who have been systematically called lesser or other, and advocate for a world shaped by God’s mercy and grace.
Mission
THE REASON WHY WE EXIST
East End United Methodist Church is an Inclusive Community rooted in the Liberating Love of Christ, offering Intentional Hospitality, and seeking Merciful Justice for our neighbors.