Our Mission
“Welcome all. Love deeply. Serve boldly.”.
The mission of the AFUMC is to develop new and maturing followers of Jesus Christ. We envision the transformation of the Adrian community. We are called to live and share the love of God as revealed in Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. We dedicate ourselves, through the grace of God, to know, teach, and witness to the love God has for the world and to minister to all of God’s creation.
Living into our mission of followers of Jesus Christ is one step in helping us fulfill our vision…
Our Vision
We see a vibrant, loving, diverse faith community:
- A vibrant, loving, and diverse gathering of all of God’s children, which radiates with the Holy Spirit
- Overflows with grace and boundless joy
- where healing happens, where curiosity and diverse opinions are welcomed
- We use our resources to meet the needs of God’s people, leading to a kinder, more connected and hopeful community
We value joyful worship, bold service, radical welcome, and persistent hope
And through all we do, we are clear about our bottom-line purpose…
Our Purpose
We seek to be the transforming love of Christ so that everyone may find belonging, purpose, and joy in God’s unfolding story.
What’s the reason God created his Church in the first place? We believe he made the church – the body of Christ in this world – so that every person might experience his love. Even the person who never professes faith in Christ can experience love. And we want to be those agents of love and grace in our community.