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“We Are the Church”

March, 2026

“We Are the Church” is #558 in our United Methodist Hymnal. This simple song offers a powerful reminder of the most important element about a congregation.“The church is not a building, the church is not a steeple, the church is not a resting place, the church is a people.”

It is the people. Yes, Gethsemane UMC has a wonderful building. Sure, it is impressive up here on a hill. But, those things are not what lies at the core of this congregation. Gethsemane’s people are the real treasure on this hill. They are a people who worship God together and strive to provide care for the poor and needy through support of a variety of mission programs. They are people who have genuine concern for those who come through these doors - members or not - by welcoming and paying attention to them. And at the root of this caring is the fact that the people of Gethsemane “follow Jesus” by embracing his teaching, modelling his actions and sharing his message through thought, word and deed. All are welcome to experience who the people of Gethsemane are - a “church” striving to be the community God is calling it to be.

Grace & Peace  

Pastor Ron Kral

pastor@gethsemaneumc.net

(cell) 262-894-3748