There’s a question many of us carry into a new place, a new church, or even a new group of people:
“Is there a place for me here?”
Maybe you’ve felt that question before. Maybe you’ve walked into a room and wondered whether you would be noticed, welcomed, or accepted. Maybe you’ve had experiences that made you wonder whether church was really a place where you belonged.
At Zion United Methodist Church, we believe the answer is yes. You belong.
Not because we have everything figured out. Not because we all look alike, think alike, or come from the same places. And not because belonging means we never disagree or never make mistakes.
We belong because God has made room for us.
And because God has made room for us, we are called to make room for one another.
You Belong at Zion
Our You Belong at Zion sermon series explores four simple ways we can live out that calling together:
Accept One Another
We begin by recognizing that Christ calls us to welcome one another as we are—not as the people we think someone else should become.
Be Hospitable to One Another
Hospitality is more than having a friendly smile or a cup of coffee waiting. It means intentionally making room for people and helping them know, “There is a place for you here.”
Encourage One Another
We all need people who remind us that we are not walking alone. Sometimes a simple word of encouragement can help someone take the next step in faith.
Love One Another
At the heart of it all is love. Jesus calls us to love one another not merely with words, but through the way we live, serve, forgive, welcome, and care for one another.
This series isn’t just about what happens on Sunday morning. It’s about the kind of church we want to be every day of the week.
A church where people are noticed.
A church where people are welcomed.
A church where people are encouraged.
A church where people are loved.
A church where, when someone walks through the doors wondering, “Is there a place for me here?”, we can answer not only with our words but with our actions:
You belong.
We’d love for you to join us at Zion as we discover what it means to accept, welcome, encourage, and love one another—and to become the kind of community where everyone has a place at the table.