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Our Purpose

We are committed to the reconciliation of all persons as children of God and declare ourselves to be an open and affirming, reconciling congregation.

The purpose of the West hills United Methodist church is to be a living church that embraces Jesus’ message that God loves and accepts every person.

We want West Hills to be a place where persons of every age, gender identity, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, ability, or marital or socioeconomic status can come to learn about our Lord, worship God, and love God.

We want West Hills to emphasize fellowship where all are welcome to fully participate in the life of our faith community.

We want West Hills to reach out to the needs of our youth, to be actively involved in the world community, and to attract others in our community who are not currently attending worship service.

Our History

 

We are a historic, United methodist congregation

The West Hills United Methodist Church was founded on September 24, 1844 when the first Board of Trustees was recorded with the Suffolk County Clerk. Meetings were held in local homes until 1845, when the church was erected along Jericho Tpke on property donated by the Oakley family.

In 1958, the building was moved to its present location and classrooms and office space were added.

With 178 years of history, we are today a vibrant, energetic, living church that embraces Jesus’ message that God loves and accepts every person. We are committed to the reconciliation of all persons as children of God and declare ourselves to be an open and affirming, reconciling congregation.

We Are A Contemporary, Faith Filled Mission Outpost

For more about the United Methodist Church, the New York Annual Conference, and local and international missions we are involved in, please see the links below:

The UMC

The NYAC

The Long Island East District

Helping Hand Rescue Mission

Island Harvest

The Reconciling Minsitries Network