who we are

THE mlumc STORY

teaching the saving grace of Jesus Christ

We are

  • A friendly church, providing a Church Family which shares God’s love.
  • An innovative church, presenting meaningful and attractive new approaches to worship and the study of the Christian life.
  • A teaching church, where individuals can learn how to live according to the Holy Gospel.
  • A progressive church, in the rich heritage of Methodism.
  • A practicing church, where members strive to live more fully as Children of God and share their faith by reaching out to others.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe that church isn't just about a building with a cross. It's about people's relationship with God and each other.

  • ABOUT GOD

    There is but one living and true God, everlasting, without body or parts, of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness; the maker and preserver of all things, both visible and invisible. And in unity of this Godhead there are three persons, of one substance, power, and eternity—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.

  • ABOUT HUMANITY

    We believe that God created human beings in God's image.


    We believe that humans can choose to accept or reject a relationship with God.


    We believe that all humans need to be in relationship with God in order to be fully human.


    Excerpt from What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Theology (Discipleship Resources, 2002), p. 14.

  • ABOUT SALVATION

    Sanctification is that renewal of our fallen nature by the Holy Ghost, received through faith in Jesus Christ, whose blood of atonement cleanseth from all sin; whereby we are not only delivered from the guilt of sin, but are washed from its pollution, saved from its power, and are enabled, through grace, to love God with all our hearts and to walk in his holy commandments blameless.

  • ABOUT THE CHURCH

    The visible church of Christ is a congregation of faithful people in which the pure Word of God is preached, and the Sacraments duly administered according to Christ's ordinance, in all those things that of necessity are requisite to the same.

  • ABOUT THE BIBLE

    We believe the Holy Bible, Old and New Testaments, reveals the Word of God so far as it is necessary for our salvation. It is to be received through the Holy Spirit as the true rule and guide for faith and practice. Whatever is not revealed in or established by the Holy Scriptures is not to be made an article of faith nor is it to be taught as essential to salvation.

The umc Vision

The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections. 

LOVE BOLDLY:  We passionately love God and, like Jesus, embrace and include people of every age, nation, race, gender, and walk of life.

 

SERVE JOYFULLY:  With the heart of Christ, we journey alongside the most vulnerable among us, offering care and compassion with joy.


LEAD COURAGEOUSLY: Following Jesus’ example, we seek to resist and dismantle all systems of evil, injustice, and oppression, striving for peace, justice, and reconciliation.


In this new season, God is calling United Methodists to embody this vision as we

• Grow and form disciples

• Develop Christ-like leaders

• Stand in solidarity with the poor and the most vulnerable

• Seek health and wholeness for all people and creation


A collaborative effort of the Connectional Table and the Council of Bishops, this new vision statement is the result of a multi-year process of discernment to capture these kernels of truth rooted in scripture and lead the United Methodist Church forward into a hope-filled future.

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MLUMC VISION + MISSION

A Christ-centered church, teaching the saving grace of Jesus Christ

The UMC Mission

Guiding statements for mission and ministry

The Mission of the denomination is our driving purpose, our why: “The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” This is set by the General Conference.


The Vision tells us where we are going and how we will continue to live into and accomplish our mission: “The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections.” This is set by the Council of Bishops with the Connectional Table.


The Brand Promise reminds us of what everyone should expect to find in United Methodist congregations and organizations: “Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.” As it is primarily used in external, seeker-facing messaging, this is set by United Methodist Communications.


Every United Methodist around the world is called to embrace the Mission in their daily living, dream of the possibilities that God has placed before us through the Vision, and embody a consistent welcoming presence that is shared in our Brand Promise.

OUR TEAM

The staff of Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church is comprised of highly trained, caring and dedicated individuals who lead vital ministries. Members of the pastoral, professional, administrative and volunteer staff serve with faith-filled dedication.

THOMAS Q STRANDBURG

Pastor

tstrandburg@mlumc.org

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DAVID SEITZ

Pastoral Assistant

dsietz@mlumc.org

LUIS SOTO

Missionary Pastor for Spanish Outreach

MITCHELL STECKER

Director of Music

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