Mission :

As caring disciples of Jesus Christ, we celebrate God's love and share the Word with our neighbors.

  Through this apportionment (our connectional ministries — world service commitment) United Methodist Churches:

- undergird a network of missionaries and others who serve in the name of Christ and the U.M.C. around the world;
- strengthen evangelism efforts, stimulate church growth, expand Bible studies and nurture spiritual development;
- support specific local church work with children, youth, singles, students, persons who are mentally and physically challenged, adults, and older persons;
- enrich our congregational life with worship, retreat and camping resources, leader training and stewardship development;
- provide leadership and coordination for denominational ministry with youth;
- continue nearly 200 years of commitment to quality college and graduate education;
- certify United Methodist professional Christian educators, communicators, and musicians;
- express our commitment to God’s reign through ministries of peace and justice, and efforts to build a church and society inclusive of all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or handicapping condition.