Who We Are

About Us

Purpose

Why We Exist

We desire for all people to experience a loving, life-changing relationship with God and with each other and to live a transformed life. We are all beloved children of God, whatever our ages, and we are created to be in a loving relationship with our Creator. God's love, forgiveness, compassion, and salvation are what we all need – whether we know it or not. We want to help children, their families and all people discover how deeply, fully, and completely they are loved.

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Make Disciples

Mission

Our Mission

The mission of Winterstown United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ.


Vision

Our Vision

We are committed to helping all persons: ENCOUNTER GOD, EXPERIENCE LOVE, and ENGAGE IN MINISTRY.

Encounter God

Attending worship, reading a Bible, practicing spiritual disciplines.

Experience Love

Receiving radical hospitality, trying spiritual practices, being welcomed and loved in a small group.

Engage in Ministry

Once filled with God's love, engage in mission and outreach in local, national and international ministries of compassion.

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Since 1828

Our History

As we look back to the year 1828, when John Quincy Adams was president of United States, and examine the history of our church in Winterstown, we realize our great debt to those pi

St. Paul's Evangelical Church, whose background also included circuit riders, was organized in 1854 and was part of the Shrewsbury Circuit until 1885 when the congregation was conn

The Evangelical and the United Brethren in Christ denominations were merged to form the Evangelical United Brethren denomination in 1946. From 1946–1959, Winterstown had two church