Our Mission
The Burlington United Methodist Church is an inclusive Christian Community committed to making disciples for the transformation of the world, through worship, teaching and service.
Our Values
To spread the Gospel
To witness by sharing, teaching, loving, and making an example of our own lives
To foster an awareness of those in need throughout the church, community and world
To address those needs as Christians
To ensure opportunities for spiritual growth for all members
To provide times of fellowship
To support the church throughout the world with our time, resources and prayers
Burlington United Methodist Church is a part of the United Methodist Church.
And a part of the Wisconsin conference of The United Methodist Church.
What to Expect
Worship services are casual at Burlington United Methodist Church. Many people wear jeans or dress "business casual."
Our Saturday praise offers music shared by a praise band. Sunday morning's service is a little more traditional with hymns. At both services, the Pastor shares a Bible-based message with practical application to help you live out your faith during the week.
We celebrate communion on the first weekend of the month at both services, but there’s no pressure to participate if you don’t want to. Services are usually 45 minutes to an hour, and then you’re welcome to hang out and talk with people afterward.
Our Beliefs
Bible. We believe the Bible, consisting of 66 books, to be the inspired Word of God, the revelation of God's will for the salvation of humanity, and the authority for all Christian faith and life.
God. We believe in one God existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God has always been and will always be the only God. There were none before and there shall be none after.
The Father. We believe that the Father created all things in heaven and on earth. He created human beings out of a love for us and desires a personal relationship with each of us.
Jesus. We believe that Jesus Christ is true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life and died on the cross as the sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. Furthermore, He arose from the dead and ascended into heaven.
Holy Spirit. We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to guide God's people, making them aware of their sin and the salvation available through Jesus. The Holy Spirit regenerates, guides, instructs, and empowers the believer for godly living and service.
Humanity. We believe that humankind was created in the image of God, but fell into sin and is subject to judgment. There is nothing a person can do to save themself from this judgment, but they can accept the death of Jesus as punishment in place of their own eternal death by acknowledging God and accepting the free gift of salvation.
Salvation. We believe that the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ provides the only way of justification and salvation for all who believe.
Non-Essential Elements. We believe the above tenets make up the basis of Christian faith on which all Christians believe and agree. As to other issues, we try to live by John Wesley's saying of "think and let think".