Mission & Vision

"You have one business on earth - to save souls."

John Wesley

The Mission

The mission of Polk Street United Methodist Church is the same mission Jesus gave his followers: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. 

The Vision

The vision of Polk Street United Methodist Church is connecting hearts to Christ.

Our Process of Following Jesus

Celebrating God's Love

As a Christian community of faith, we worship God and purposefully create activities so all people may know God’s love.

Growing in Christ

Trusting in the Holy Spirit, we grow in faith by loving God with all of our heart, soul and strength. 

Blessing the World

We seek to bless and serve others in the name of Jesus Christ. We are blessed by God to be a blessing to the world.

Core Values

Grace  |  We trust in the unwavering love of God and strive to show that in mercy, compassion, and joy.
Hospitality  |  We will care for the needs of our guests and extend an invitational attitude to all people we encounter.
Authenticity  |  We strive to be consistent in our private and public life with no pretense or façade.
Innovation  |  We look for new ways for efficiency and effectiveness in sharing God’s love and bringing hope to the world.
Teamwork  |  We are stronger and better together.
Theological Consistency  |  We will strive to be consistent in our commitment to the core doctrines of Christianity and our denomination.
Beauty  |  Because we are inspired by beauty, we work to create, sustain, and appreciate sources of beauty.

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