Park Avenue United Methodist Church is spiritual haven that celebrates the shared humanity of all, actively rejuvenates hope and faith, and is strengthened by the love and spirit of God.
(Adopted December 15th, 2024)
We are committed to:
- Making Christ’s love accessible to all;
- Creating a safe haven;
- Fostering kindness; and
- Offering a spiritual rejuvenation in all aspects of our Church programming.
The United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church is a 12.3-million-strong global church that opens hearts, opens minds, and open doors through active engagement with our world. John Wesley and the early Methodists placed primary emphasis on Christian living, on putting faith and love into action. This emphasis on what Wesley referred to as “practical divinity” has continued to be a hallmark of United Methodism today. We invite you to learn more about our rich theological heritage on The United Methodist Church’s website.
Reconciling Ministries Statement
Park Avenue United Methodist Church is an inclusive, Christ-centered community of faith that welcomes, embraces, and affirms all of God’s children as persons of sacred worth regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, culture, tradition, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We welcome the full inclusion of all people in the life and ministries of PAUMC and seek to live “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors”. (adopted at Charge Conference, December 15, 2015)
The Reconciling Ministries Network mobilizes United Methodists of all sexual orientations and gender identities to transform our Church and world into the full expression of Christ’s inclusive love.
For more information about PAUMC and the RMNetwork:
Reconciling Ministries Network
Methodists in New Directions: A Reconciling Ministry in the New York Annual Conference
New York Annual Conference Formally Welcomes LGBTQI Candidates for Ministry