Beliefs
Our Shared Beliefs as United Methodists
At Broadway United Methodist Church, we affirm the historic Christian faith, centered in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We believe in the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—whose love is revealed in Scripture, known through the Church, and made present in our lives today.
We share a common heritage with all Christians and hold foundational beliefs affirmed across the global Church:
We believe in one God, revealed in three persons: God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—what we call the Trinity.
We proclaim the mystery of salvation through Jesus Christ, in whom God became human. God’s redeeming love is made known to all through his life, death, and resurrection.
We trust in the Holy Spirit, God’s active presence in the world, who guides, comforts, challenges, and empowers us.
As United Methodists, our theological understanding is shaped by four key sources, often referred to as the Wesleyan Quadrilateral:
Scripture is the primary source and standard for Christian doctrine. We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and contains all things necessary for salvation.
Tradition connects us to the wisdom and practices of the Church throughout history. It helps us interpret Scripture and gives us a foundation for faithful living.
Reason allows us to think critically and logically about our faith, seeking coherence between our beliefs and God’s truth.
Experience brings our faith to life through personal and communal encounters with God. It confirms the truth of Scripture as we live it out.
This framework invites each generation to engage the faith deeply and meaningfully.
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A Place for All People
At Broadway UMC, we believe that every person is created in the image of God and is of sacred worth. Because of this core conviction, we are an open and affirming congregation.
We welcome people of every gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation, as well as people of every age, race, ethnicity, physical and mental ability, education level, family structure, economic situation, immigration status, marital status, and faith background. We believe the wholeness God intends for the world is possible through a diverse, grace-filled community.
Our welcome is not passive—it is active. As followers of Jesus, we practice radical hospitality, stand with those who are marginalized or oppressed, and pursue justice rooted in compassion and peace. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.
A Living Faith Rooted in Grace
John Wesley and the early Methodists called people to a living faith—an experience of God’s grace that transforms us from the inside out. This “practical divinity,” as Wesley called it, is the heart of our Wesleyan heritage: a commitment to faith that leads to holy living.
We believe grace is central to the Christian life. It is the love and mercy freely given by God—not something we earn. As it is written in Ephesians: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God—not the result of works, so that no one may boast” (Ephesians 2:8–9).
At Broadway UMC, we are grounded in and shaped by that grace. We seek to grow in the love of God and neighbor, question what needs changing, and bring renewal to the world. Though the journey is ongoing, we walk forward together, guided by God’s Spirit and trusting in God’s unending grace.
