SACRED WORTH MINISTRY TEAM

We believe in the Sacred Worth of all
First United Methodist Church of Lancaster, Pa is an inclusive community of Christ-followers who welcome all people to celebrate God’s presence in the world today. We encourage respectful discussion of differences among all who seek to love their neighbors and our Lord, Jesus Christ.


Who is welcome here?

If you are Asian, Hispanic, Black, White, mixed, of any race or ethnic group or ...

If you are of any gender identity, male, female, transgender, or ...

If you are 3 days old, 30 years old, or 103 years old ...

If you've never stepped foot in a church, if you are Buddhist, Roman Catholic, Jewish, agnostic, a life-long United Methodist or ...

If you are single, married, divorced, separated, or partnered ...

If you are of any sexual orientation, straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual or ...

If you are a Republican, Democrat, Independent, Socialist, not registered to vote or ...

If you have, or had, addictions, phobias, abortions, a criminal record or ...

If you own your home, rent, live with your parents or anyone else, or are homeless ...

Whatever your abilities ...

We believe all people are of Sacred Worth and ...


You are welcome here!

Reflections on Homosexuality & Same-Sex Marriage

This pamphlet is printed by Embrace, an interfaith group from Lancaster PA, who's goal is to assist individuals, faith communities, and organizations in their growth to affirm and welcome lesbian, gay, bi-, trans- and other queer and questioning folk.

Reach Embrace at embracelanc@gmail.com


CLICK HERE to read the pamphlet that was written by William T. Cherry who is a retired United Methodist Pastor.