Who we are

Our church is part of the Lighthouse United Methodist Churches of Midcoast Maine, joining Peoples UMC in South Portland and Thornton Heights UMC, also in South Portland. The three churches share one pastor, the Rev. Gwyneth Arrrison, and one administrative assistant, joining together in worship, mission, and community life. Our congregations are growing in the ministry of the laity, empowering one another to serve and lead with unique gifts. We are stronger together, shining Christ’s light more boldly in our community, and we invite you to join.

Worship at our church is at 10 a.m. each Sunday. Pastor Gwyneth leads worship at two churches each week. When she’s not preaching, worship will be led by laity, retired clergy, community mission organizations and may include special services such as Music Sundays.

Worship services at Peoples are 9 a.m. at Peoples and 11 a.m. at Thornton Heights.

United Methodists share a common heritage with all Christians. We trace our roots to John Wesley who lived in England in the 18th century.

John Wesley and the early Methodists were particularly concerned about inviting people to experience God’s grace and to grow in their knowledge and love of God through disciplined Christian living. They placed primary emphasis on Christian living and on putting faith and love into action.

This emphasis on what Wesley referred to as “practical divinity” has continued to be a hallmark to United Methodism today.

The main sanctuary includes a high-arched ceiling and a stained glass cross.