Core Values

We at Portage Chapel Hill UMC value:

Faith – building deeper, fuller, more purposeful lives in Christ through worship, study, prayer and service.

Participation –celebrating the love of Christ and the joy of Christian community through a variety of worship experiences and programs, offering a variety of opportunities to fit congregational needs.

Mutual nurture and support –being a friendly, caring and supportive church community.

Family – being family-oriented, knowing that families come in many forms; we cherish children and strive to help them grow in faith in a safe environment.

Diversity – becoming more diverse, as supported by our Welcoming Statement.

Outreach –helping our neighbors through local programs and actions, bettering lives world-wide working through the larger United Methodist Church, and bringing others to know Christ.

Social action – educating and acting faithfully on social issues.

Stewardship – being good stewards of God’s gifts of resources and time.