{"id":221348,"date":"2026-09-17T10:49:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitepreview.design\/emilie\/?page_id=221348"},"modified":"2026-09-17T10:56:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:56:20","slug":"what-we-believe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sitepreview.design\/emilie\/what-we-believe\/","title":{"rendered":"What We Believe"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n
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EMILIE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

At Emilie UMC, we believe . . . .<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Our faith is rooted in grace, Scripture, and community. We seek to follow Jesus together, welcome every person, and live God\u2019s love in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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OUR BELIEFS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

What guides our faith<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n
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These beliefs shape how we worship, grow, serve, and live together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Belief 01<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

God is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit \u2013 a Triune God;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Belief 02<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are God\u2019s living word for us;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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We are all sinners and cannot save ourselves;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Salvation comes only through Jesus Christ, because of his life and teachings, his atoning death and resurrection, and his promised return;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Sanctification is the grace that draws us toward living a godly life of love, following Jesus\u2019 commands;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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We all have the free will to make choices and we are all accountable before God;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Grace is a gift from God, freely given to all people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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OUR VALUES<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

How we live our faith<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Our values guide the way we worship, serve, welcome, and grow together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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all that we do is based on Scripture; the inspiration of Scripture is the grounding point for all facets of ministry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Intentional<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n
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nothing we do is with out plan, procedure and especially purpose, for all that we do seeks to build the Kingdom.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Connectional<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n
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we are inclusive, intergenerational, and seek to engage the whole Body of Christ.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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FAITH IN ACTION<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Belief becomes practice<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n
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We put faith into action through worship, service, learning, prayer, and relationships that help our community reflect the love of Christ.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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GRACE FOR EVERYONE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

There is room for you here<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n
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God\u2019s grace welcomes us as we are and invites us to grow together. At Emilie UMC, we seek to be a community where people of every generation can worship, ask questions, serve, and find belonging.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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A welcoming community<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Come as you are. Discover a place to grow in faith, build meaningful connections, and take your next step with others.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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YOU BELONG HERE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Whether you are new to faith or looking for a church home, we would love to connect with you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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