A Message from Our Senior Pastor

What do you look for in a church home? Many people identify a church based on its programs and ministries. Here at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, we have many programs designed to nurture spiritual growth and offer opportunities to volunteer and fellowship with one another.

As important as these ministries are, equally important are the people who call Isle of Hope UMC home. Here at Isle of Hope UMC, our people are loving, compassionate and eager to share God’s love and grace with all who enter.

We hope that you will take some time to get to know us and give us a chance to get to know you better. While we are a large congregation with more than 2,800 members, we are a close-knit family. We offer two worship services rich in Wesleyan tradition at 8:45 and 11:15 AM in our Sanctuary and we also invite you to The Anchor, a non-traditional worship experience in our Fellowship Hall at 11:15 AM. I encourage you to join us for any of our worship services on Sunday mornings or any of our ongoing opportunities for Christian fellowship. I am sure you will be pleased with what you find here.

We would love to meet you, and I believe you will find Isle of Hope UMC a new place to call home.

Mike Ricker, Senior Pastor

Who We Are as United Methodists

United Methodists hold to the historic doctrines of the Christian faith. We are a Protestant movement and we hold a wide range of theological beliefs. Three main books inform our faith and practices; the Bible, the Methodist Hymnal, and the Book of Discipline. As Methodists, we have a passionate faith and strong convictions, but we also believe, along with our founder, John Wesley, “As to all opinions which do not strike at the root of Christianity, we think and let think.” We are willing to ask questions, to wrestle with difficult issues, and to do so with grace and compassion.

Methodists have been known for our emphasis on a personal faith, lived out in concrete ways in the world. We have historically valued, well-informed and passionate preaching, worship that is lively, and small groups where people can grow in their faith.

We at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church welcome you with open hearts, open minds, and open doors to learn more about the Christian faith.