Our MissionAs a fellowship of United Methodists we work to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. We take the Bible seriously and appreciate that it is best interpreted in the context of tradition, experience and reason. We have an intentional emphasis to those who are often marginalized and have been intentionally reconciling to LGBTQ individuals since 1996. Each Sunday we affirm that we are each, “A beloved child of God and a beauty to behold".
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Our Reconciling StatementVancouver Heights United Methodist Church publicly affirms its ministry with the whole family of God and intentionally welcomes every person, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, family situation, national origin, ethnic background, handicapping condition or economic status.
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Our VisionVancouver Heights United Methodist Church is a community of people sharing opportunities for spiritual growth and leadership in the church and individually. We are called to lead people to Christ and nurture them physically, emotionally and spiritually. We are called to a life of service, working to eliminate injustice and making a positive difference in the world.
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In November of 1996 the congregation of Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church (VHUMC) voted to officially become a Reconciling Congregation.
In July 2006, the Pride Foundation of Clark Country recognized Vancouver Heights as a "Community Star for their role as an ally to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender community in Clark County".
**Involved with Saturday in the Park by having a table representing VHUMC
**Vancouver's Gay Pride Celebrations
**Helping other churches with their reconciling process
**We made the church more accessible for congregation by pursing hearing aids, braille hymnals and wheelchairs
**Involved in Peace and Justice Fair yearly by being a sponsor and having a table representing VHUMC
ALL are welcome to worship at Vancouver Heights UMC and become part of our Church Family!
Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church publicly affirms its ministry with the whole family of God and intentionally welcomes every person, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, family situation, national origin, ethnic background, handicapping condition or economic status.