About Us
All Are Welcome Here
There is a place for you at First!
Eugene First United Methodist Church is a Reconciling Congregation. As followers of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, we affirm that all people are created in the image of God, are beloved children of God, and are worthy of God's grace. In accord with the ministry of John Wesley, we hold to a vision of an inclusive church that welcomes people of diverse faith journeys, beliefs, and opinions in a loving and caring community. All people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, age, race, ethnicity, mental or physical ability, and economic situation are welcome to attend, join and participate fully in the life of our faith community as sisters and brothers in Christ.
You can learn more about the Reconciling Ministries Network here.
A bit about us…
We are a part of the United Methodist Church (UMC) which is a Christian denomination with over 10 million members around the globe. he UMC was formed in 1968 when the Methodist-Episcopal and the Evangelical United Brethren Church came together.
Methodist, or also called Wesleyan, faith traditions got their start as a movement within the Church of England prior to the US Revolution. Once in the US, the movement grew and established itself has an opposition force to slavery. From the very beginning, Methodists were a people committed to justice.
Being a part of this global denomination allows First Church to be in connection with followers of Christ in every corner of the globe who are working tirelessly to make the world a better place and transform lives in meaningful ways.
Keep in mind that not all Methodists have the same beliefs. At First Church we welcome different perspectives and strive to learn from one another to seek a deeper relationship with God.