Safe Haven Congregation
This is a season of turmoil in the United Methodist Church. As we strive to live into a new vision of what it means to be part of the United Methodist Connection, First UMC has established itself as a Safe Haven Congregation.
Safe Haven Congregations are local churches among United Methodists of Upper New York equipped to offer radical hospitality to anyone whose church closes or has chosen to disaffiliate or close. Regardless of our theological leaning, as United Methodists, we are all encouraged to follow the example in Acts 2 of the community of Jesus’ followers caring for each other – a diverse community that is ready to receive unity as a gift from God.
If you are looking for a place to belong, First United Methodist Church is ready to welcome you with open arms!
