About
Our Values and Beliefs
The words of the founder of the Methodist movement, John Wesley, echo the words of Jesus: “A Methodist is one who loves the Lord our God with all their heart and mind and strength and loves their neighbor as themselves.” Our commitment to Christ is not limited to worship on Sunday mornings but lasts throughout the week in living a life of love and service. We believe the grace and forgiving love of God is available for all people.
This is why we welcome all who wish to be part of our fellowship, and why our Communion Table is open to all people of all ages and faith backgrounds who wish to receive the love and grace of Jesus.
Our Mission
- To Know the love of Jesus in personal ways through worship, prayer and study.
- To Live the love of Jesus through acts of compassion, gentleness and justice.
- To Share the love of Jesus in our homes, our community and the world.
- To Welcome all of God’s children regardless of age, race, ability, sexual or gender orientation, and economic circumstance.
From the Pastor
November 14, 2024
“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1
Dear Church Friends,
On behalf of the Leadership Team and the congregation, thank you to those of you who offered Giving Commitment cards to be blessed on Sunday – and mailed or delivered to the office, those are equally blessed! Your commitment is an act of faith that helps the church grow into the future. There is always uncertainty, but faith gives us hope, even when we cannot see.
The Leadership Team is committed to making forward looking decisions. If you have questions about church finances or the budgeting process, please ask me or the members of the team.
If you have not yet submitted a Giving Commitment, you may do so in the offering plate on Sunday, by mail or online at WestportUMC.org/giving. We acknowledge that this commitment takes time, thought and prayer. Thank you in advance.
Hope is necessary today, as always. Hope in ourselves to persevere through personal challenges. Hope in community to bolster us against uncertainty. Hope in those people and situations which we cannot directly influence, but can pray that wisdom and courage will lead the way.
The scripture reading for Sunday is Isaiah 6:1-13, in which Isaiah received a glorious and very difficult call directly from God. His response is “Here I am, send me.” Isaiah knows (because God tells him) that the journey will be difficult, but I imagine it was hope, in even the smallest seeds, that guided the prophet forward. May we be inspired to place hope in the seeds that we plant today.
See you in church.
Peace,
Pastor Heather
United Methodist Church
of Westport & Weston
Church office: (203) 227-4707
Pastor Heather’s cell: (203) 913-8148
hsinclair@westportumc.org
Church Staff
Rev. Heather A. M. Sinclair
Pastor
Ahyoung Son
Organist
Marilyn Smith
Administrative Assistant
John Hoddinott
Director of Music Outreach
How to Join the Church
We welcome everyone! Members, regular participants, and first-time visitors all will find the same welcoming embrace. Becoming a member enables you to make a public commitment to Christ and the church and claim the values of love and service that we hold dear.
Members hold a diversity of beliefs, but all profess faith in Christ and promise to faithfully participate in the church through their prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness.
Membership classes are offered on a regular basis and introduce newcomers to the church and to Methodism.
Our History
The current church on Weston Road celebrated a 50-year anniversary in 2017. Several of the families who took out 2nd mortgages on their homes to help fund the construction of the church are still members! But the Methodist Church roots in the area go back to 1790 when Jesse Lee, a Methodist from Virginia, rode his horse all around this part of Connecticut gathering people in homes for fellowship and worship.
The Church on Rabbit Hill
The site of the current church is adjacent to the former home of Robert Lawson, author of the children’s book “Rabbit Hill,” and the reason why it has been known as “the church on Rabbit Hill” ever since!