Our Heritage

As Heirs of John Wesley's standards and commitment, we celebrate the Lordship of Jesus Christ as revealed in Scripture, celebrated through Tradition, vivified in personal Experience, and further explored with Reason. We understand our faith to be an active presence in our daily lives, and life itself as a process, strengthened and guided by the Holy Spirit.

History

Born out of the need to provide a ministry with Methodist living in and moving to the Shoreline, a Methodist Society was founded in the Fall of 1965. The Methodist Society officially organized as a Methodist Congregation on October 2, 1966, with services in the “Wayside Chapel,” a part of the old Oasis Restaurant property.
The first all-purpose hall was built in 1968. Only 11 years later, on September 19, 1979, ground was broken for our current Sanctuary; blended into the landscape as an expression of simple elegance at one with both earth and sky. The new Sanctuary was opened and dedicated on October 4, 1981 – “The Church Built On Rock.”
On May 19, 2002 our new Education wing was opened and dedicated to accommodate our ever-increasing Sunday school and Preschool programs. As part of that expansion project our steeple was relocated to its current location above the main entrance.

Our Vision

God is leading us toward faithful discipleship through study, worship, and prayer as a community of faith. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to share the love of God through word and deed as we seek to make disciples of Jesus Christ.