Lima Church is proud to be a United Methodist Congregation. The United Methodist Church is a 12.6 million member strong global denomination that opens hearts, opens minds, and opens doors through active engagement with our world. We strive to grow in both “personal piety” and “social holiness”—a Wesleyan way to describe seeking to love both God and neighbor.
John Wesley and the early Methodists placed primary emphasis on Christian living, on putting faith and love intoJohn Wesley and the early Methodists placed primary emphasis on Christian living, on putting faith and love into action. This emphasis on what Wesley referred to as “practical divinity” has continued to be a hallmark of United Methodism today. We invite you to learn more about our rich theological heritage.
Lima United Methodist Church is a Reconciling Congregation. Lima UMC celebrates that all people are created in God’s image and are of sacred worth. We are a welcoming community that affirms and values all people without regard to age, race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical ability, family configuration, faith history, or socioeconomic status. As generations before us have done, we humbly continue to explore and live the meaning of Christian discipleship in today’s world.