About Us
At Somerville Methodist Church, we believe the Gospel calls us to go beyond our walls and serve our community with generosity and compassion. Mission and hospitality are woven into everything we do at Somerville Methodist Church. Whether welcoming a stranger or meeting a need in Somerville, we seek to reflect the heart of Jesus. Serving others is one of the most meaningful ways we live out our faith.
Our Values
We are committed to living out the values of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to love God, love others, and share the good news of Jesus Christ.
Worship
We are committed to honoring God through Christ-centered praise, and to be known for our heartfelt and transformative worship.
Discipleship
We are committed to growing in our relationship with Jesus, and to be known for helping others take their next steps in faith.
Mission
We are committed to serving our community and the world, and to be known for sharing Christ’s love through hands-on action.
Hospitality
We are committed to welcoming every person who walks through our doors, and to be known for creating a place where all feel valued.
Our Beliefs
We invite you to explore our beliefs and join us in our pursuit of living out our faith in boldness and passion.
Jesus Christ
A God of total love and forgiveness is a difficult (if not impossible) concept for us to understand. Therefore, the great mystery we call God was fully revealed to us in the form of a man, Jesus of Nazareth. Both the words and actions of Jesus, as recorded in the Scriptures, help us to better understand the loving nature of God. Even His ultimate act of obedience – giving up his life – is a means of illustrating the extent of God’s desire to reconcile all people to God’s unending love. Finally, God raised Jesus from the dead and the ultimate power of God was illustrated for all time.
The Trinity
The Article of Religion on God can be summarized as, “There is one true God, who has all power, wisdom, and goodness. God made and preserves all things. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one God, the Trinity.” Wesley affirmed a God of infinite wisdom, power, and love whose boundless love and tender mercy are for all persons.
The Holy Spirit
God continues to be revealed to us today in many different ways, most of which are identified through experience rather than knowledge. Both the experienced presence of God in our lives and the assumed activity of God in history are identified as the activity of The Holy Spirit. God is a mystery, and when this mystery touches our lives in some way, we identify it as the Holy Spirit. Through The Holy Spirit, we are allowed to converse with God, both Jesus and the Father, from any place and in the midst of any situation. When we are communicating with God, we are speaking with The Holy Spirit. This experiential, mystical, revelation of God has always been understood as an affirmation of God to Methodists.
Holy Communion
We generally receive Communion on the first Sunday of every month. Our communion liturgy begins with words spoken on Jesus’ behalf inviting to the table “all who love Him, who earnestly repent of their sin, and seek to live in peace with one another.” There are no requirement for church membership or completion of any class required. All present are invited. In addition, there is no minimum age. It is our belief that God provides every participant with a special blessing. John Wesley was quoted as saying that “one should take every opportunity to take communion” because of the blessing received from God during the eating and drinking of the elements.
Grace
God loves every person and continually seeks to forgive our failure to be obedient. This constant love and forgiveness is given freely. There is nothing we can do either to deserve or to earn it. This activity of God – God’s constant loving and forgiving of every person – is God’s grace.
Sacraments
We celebrate the two sacraments ordained by Jesus Christ, Baptism and Holy Communion, and we attach a significant degree of liturgical and mystical importance to them. However, we also believe that a variety of other activities such as confirmation, ordination, marriage, teaching, preaching, and social service (among others) are of a sacred nature and worthy of special emphasis.
Questions?
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Plan A Visit
Service times, directions, and what to expect upon your first visit to Somerville Methodist Church
Service Times
Somerville Methodist Church meets every week for worship service and offers other opportunities to meet.
- Sunday School: Sundays at 9:45 a.m.
- Traditional Worship: Sundays at 10:55 a.m. in the Sanctuary
- Wednesday Night Fellowship: Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in the CAC
Getting to Know Each Other
We know meeting someone for the first time can be intimidating, and going to a new church for the first time can be nerve-racking. We want to help make your first experience at Somerville Methodist Church a great one.
How long is a service?
In total, our church service is about 60 minutes in length. Traditional Service begins with the Acolytes bringing the light of Christ into the church. Our Liturgist begins the Worship service with some brief announcements, and then we chime in the hour of Worship. Our pastor leads the remainder of the service and will share an encouraging and hope-filled message about Jesus.
What's the culture like?
Sunday's at Somerville Methodist Church are exciting, casual, and relaxed. Come as you are and expect to feel welcomed as our guest.
What about my kids?
To help first‑time guests settle comfortably, we collect only basic information at check‑in. Nursery families are encouraged to allow a little extra time for registration so that our staff can provide the best care possible for our youngest guests. All nursery families and new families receive a pager for added security and peace of mind.
