WHY WE SERVE
WHY WE SERVE
We have a responsibility.
Jesus said, "love God with all your heart, soul, and strength," and "love your neighbor as yourself."
We are convinced these two instructions are inseperable and that the world is full of neighbors.
We all have an invitation and responsibility to love, serve, and honor all of creation. Each one of us has a role to play in compassionately putting the broken pieces of the world and our lives back together. As we live into our roles in every moment and interaction, transformation is inevitable.
The United Methodist Church believes God's love for the world is an active and engaged love, a love seeking justice and liberty. We cannot just be observers. So we care enough about people's lives to risk interpreting God's love, to take a stand, to call each of us into a response, no matter how controversial or complex.
Mission trips can be life-changing experiences, providing as much benefit to those serving as those served. AHUMC organizes and plans annual mission trips for youth, families, and groups.
WORLDVIEW
We all have an invitation and responsibility to love, serve, and honor all of creation. Each one of us has a role to play in compassionately putting the broken pieces of the world and our lives back together. As we live into our roles in every moment and interaction, transformation is inevitable.
SOCIAL PRINCIPLES
The United Methodist Church believes God's love for the world is an active and engaged love, a love seeking justice and liberty. We cannot just be observers. So we care enough about people's lives to risk interpreting God's love, to take a stand, to call each of us into a response, no matter how controversial or complex.
MISSIONS
Mission trips can be life-changing experiences, providing as much benefit to those serving as those served. AHUMC organizes and plans annual mission trips for youth, families, and groups.
GET INVOLVED
Whether you are interested in direct service, fundraising, or efforts impacting social issues, there is a place for you to make a difference.
Learn about our volunteer opportunities and see how you can get involved.
LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT VOLUNTEERING
THE NEW HAPPY on "Look For the Need"
Here's a quick tip to improve your relationships, inspired by the work of Marshall Rosenberg—author of Nonviolent Communication.
The next time that somebody annoys, perplexes or frustrates you, pause and say to yourself: “Hmm, this person is just trying to get a need met. I wonder what it is they need right now?”
This simple question helps you to shift from judgment to curiosity.
And that curiosity opens up the possibility for compassion.