The mission of the First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple is to welcome everyone to worship God in the heart of the city, and to be a nurturing community that offers Christ’s love and word throughout the world.

To honor this mission, we envision in the church and world:

• Embracing the diversity of God’s creation
• Offering sacred space as a sanctuary for all
• Promoting education and spiritual growth
• Being good stewards of God’s gifts, talents and resources
• Embodying God’s love as we minister to our neighbors everywhere through prayer and acts of service
• Offering public witness for justice and mercy