Methodism began in the
1700s in the United
Kingdom with John and
Charles Wesley.
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At The First United
Methodist Church of
Sidney, we are
Christians who are
excited to be part of the United Methodist Church.
What is a United Methodist?
The United Methodist Church is the second largest
Protestant denomination in America. We are the home to
President George W. Bush, Tom Osborne, as well as Senator
Hillary Clinton and sixty other members of Congress. United
Methodists have played a significant role in shaping our
nation, in Nebraska as well as playing an active role in
Cheyene County and Sidney today.
United Methodists hold to the historic doctrines of the
Christian faith. We are evangelical, but moderates rather
than fundamentalists. We value the intellect and modern
science, while at the same time looking to the Bible as the
authoritative guide for faith and practice. United Methodists
have a passionate faith with strong convictions, but we also
recognize that the world is not always black and white. We
are willing to ask questions, to wrestle with difficult issues,
and to do so with grace and compassion.
United Methodists have been known for our emphasis on a
personal faith, lived out in concrete ways in the world. We
have historically valued well-informed and passionate
preaching, worship that was lively, and small groups where
people could grow in faith.
United Methodists have open hearts, and open minds, open
doors and welcome anyone interested in learning more
about the Christian faith.
If you would like to know more about what it means to follow
Christ, please visit the Plan of Salvation page, call
308-254-4505 or e-mail us at office@sidney-firstumc.org
Please consider joining us on your journey of faith.
To learn more about membership at First UMC, please
visit this link.
John Wesley taught
that the living core of
the Christian faith was -
*Revealed in Scripture
*Illumined by tradition,
*Verified in personal
experience, and
*Confirmed by reason.
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Nebraska United
Methodists seek to live
out the Christian faith
through these
Signs of Vital Discipleship:
*Radical hospitality;
*Heartwarming worship
*Risk-taking mission and justice
work;
*Vital faith formation and
prayer;
*Gracious generosity;
*Connectional joy and
commitment.
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To learn more about The United Methodist
Church in Nebraska, please visit this site:
www.umcneb.org.
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