
About the Sacred Worth Ministry Team
We believe in the Sacred Worth of all
First United Methodist Church of Lancaster, PA is an inclusive community of Christ-followers who welcome all people to celebrate God’s presence in the world today. We encourage respectful discussion of differences among all who seek to love their neighbors and our Lord, Jesus Christ.
You are welcomed if you are:
- Asian, Hispanic, Black, White, mixed, of any race or ethnic group
- Any gender identity, male, female, transgender
- 3 days old, 30 years old, or 103 years old
- New to a church, Buddhist, Roman Catholic, Jewish, agnostic, a life-long United Methodist
- Single, married, divorced, separated, or partnered
- Any sexual orientation, straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual
- Republican, Democrat, Independent, Socialist, not registered to vote
- If you have, or had, addictions, phobias, abortions, a criminal record
- Home owner, renter, live with parents or anyone else, homeless
Reflections on Homosexuality & Same-Sex Marriage Pamphlet
This pamphlet is printed by Embrace, an interfaith group from Lancaster PA, whose goal is to assist individuals, faith communities, and organizations in their growth to affirm and welcome lesbian, gay, bi-, trans- and other queer and questioning folk.
Click below to read the pamphlet that was written by William T. Cherry who is a retired United Methodist Pastor.
Click below to read the pamphlet that was written by William T. Cherry who is a retired United Methodist Pastor.

