Welcome to Succasunna UMC! We’re so glad you’re thinking about visiting our church. Whether you’re exploring faith, returning to church, or looking for a new church home, we look forward to meeting you. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, you have a place here. Here are a few questions people often ask before their first visit.
You can expect a warm welcome, meaningful worship, practical preaching, and a friendly community. Our services blend traditional and contemporary elements and typically last about an hour. Come as you are—there’s a place for you here.
We offer Sunday School for children ages 3½ through high school at 10 am after the 9:00 a.m. service and before the 11:00 a.m. service. We encourage parents to worship with their children so they can learn and grow in faith together.
We joyfully welcome families with young children in the sanctuary. Please don’t worry about the natural sounds or movement. Children are an important part of our church family. If needed, parents may also use our parent-supervised nursery, where a TV is available to watch the service.
We have a spacious parking lot directly next to the church building. Look for guest parking near the sanctuary. If you’re unsure where to go, our greeters are happy to help.
Wear whatever is comfortable for you. You’ll see everything from casual attire to Sunday best. God welcomes you as you are, and so do we.
You can fill out a Connect Card in person, meet our pastor after worship, or join one of our ministries, small groups, or service opportunities. We’d love to help you find your place at SUMC.
Not at all. We won’t ask you to stand or introduce yourself publicly. We simply hope you feel welcomed and free to participate at your own pace.
No. Whether you come from another faith tradition or are exploring church for the first time, you’re welcome. If you're curious about Methodist beliefs or practices, we’d be glad to share more whenever you’re ready.
God
We believe in one living and true God — everlasting, infinite in power, wisdom, justice, goodness, and love. God is revealed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ — God’s Son — is both fully God and fully human. Through His life, death on the cross, and resurrection, He offers forgiveness, salvation, and new life to all who trust in Him.
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is God’s present power in our lives — guiding, comforting, teaching, and empowering each believer to grow in faith and live out God’s love.
The Bible
We believe the Bible (Old and New Testaments) is God’s inspired Word. It is the primary authority for our faith and practice, guiding how we live, worship, and serve.
The Church
The church is the living Body of Christ in the world — a community of believers united in worship, service, and mission. We are called to share God’s love, proclaim the gospel, and work for justice, mercy, and compassion.
Humanity & Grace
We believe that every person is made in the image of God with dignity and worth — yet every person experiences brokenness, sin, and separation from God. Through God’s grace, offered to everyone, we can be forgiven and restored, becoming part of God’s family by faith.
Sacraments & Means of Grace
We celebrate two sacraments: Holy Baptism and Holy Communion — visible signs of God’s grace. These are not merely rituals but means by which we experience God’s presence and receive spiritual nurture.
Our Mission & Living Faith
True faith leads to “practical divinity” — a faith lived out through love, service, justice, and care for all people. As United Methodists, we believe following Christ means not just believing, but acting — bearing witness to God’s love through compassionate service
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