Our History
New Albany United Methodist Church has deep roots as the oldest church in New Albany, built on a legacy of love and community. Our DNA is and always has been about loving God and loving people. We believe in making good neighbors, whether it’s encouraging those in prison, making lunches for the food insecure, or simply being a light in the community. We preach, teach, and live out the belief that God can redeem any one through grace, shown to us in the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We worship, pray, serve, connect, and grow together, because faith is a journey meant to be shared. No matter where you come from or what your path looks like, we come together with one purpose – to help people meet Jesus where they are. At New Albany UMC, we love Jesus and our neighbors as ourselves.
Beliefs
God is God
We believe that God is God: the all-loving, terribly mysterious yet deeply personal architect of the universe. Father, Son and Holy Spirit all wrapped into one.
Jesus is Lord
We believe that Jesus is Lord. Not our politics. Not our sports. Not our past, present or future. Not even our streaming subscriptions. Jesus’ life, death and resurrection enlighten the way we live.
Transformed by Grace
We are a church of second chances, where God's grace is our starting point, not our last resort. Grace and recovery are at the heart of our mission. We walk alongside people on their journey, helping them discover and live into God’s best for their lives, trusting that through grace, redemption and renewal are always possible.
People are Beloved
We see people as people. God’s Kingdom is diverse and fully inclusive. We are ever working to prepare our house for the presence of all God’s people. You are welcome here to serve, to lead, to worship, to grow, to flourish, and to experience God. Come just as you are!
God Moves People
We believe that God moves people. We are the only hands and feet God has, and our bank account is God’s bank account. We discover and live out our God-purpose. We exist to love. We are better together.
Empowered by the Holy Spirit
We believe people are empowered by the Holy Spirit. It’s not a birthright of the super-spiritual. Anyone who says yes to Jesus is given special powers (spiritual gifts) to make the world a better place.
Resurrection
We believe in resurrection. Not zombies. The living dead are still dead. Jesus died, and God brought him back to life. It’s built into the rhythm of creation: The blind will see, the lame will walk, the last will be made first… and the dead will rise. The breath of God is the cure for life-decay.
God’s Kingdom
We believe God’s Kingdom is now and later. Present and coming. It’s not American, Italian, African, Asian or “any other an.” We hear it when justice cries loudly in the streets, and we feel it when we recline with the poor. We see it in the eyes of children, and we taste it in meals shared with enemies. God’s Kingdom is upside down.
The Bible
We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God. The collective books are written words that point us to the Living Word in Jesus Christ. It’s not a prop or a fairytale. It’s designed for reflection, rumination, conversation and questioning. It was fashioned out of the stories of creation and is the primary source by which we live our lives.
The United Methodist Church
New Albany United Methodist Church is proud to be a part of the United Methodist Church. Learn more at umc.org