About
South Reno United Methodist Church
A community on the journey to be more like Jesus
Our story
Our mission, with every Christian on earth, is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. South Reno UMC was officially chartered in 1989, but we were a church long before that.
We desire for you to come as you are and have an authentic experience of Jesus in all His love, wonder and beauty. We believe that church should be more like a lifeboat than a pleasure cruise — a place that welcomes all people and helps them be healed and set free to become who God has created them to be.
Rooted in the Wesleyan theological tradition and affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
What we believe
About God
God exists eternally as one God in three persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe.
About Jesus
Jesus is the Son of God, fully God and fully human. By His suffering, death and resurrection He provided the only way to salvation. He rose from the dead and will return again as Judge and King of all.
About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He convicts, empowers, and leads every believer into truth, granting gifts for service and growth in Christlikeness.
About Salvation
Salvation is a gift of God received through faith in Christ — it is not earned or deserved. We can experience assurance of our salvation because of God's promise.
About the Bible
The Bible is God's word, written by human authors under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Scripture is the full and final authority on all matters of faith and practice.
Ministries
Preschool
Guiding children in hands-on activities in a loving, caring environment that plants the seeds of faith.
Children's Ministry
Creating opportunities for children and families to hear the Word of God and learn about Jesus.
Youth Ministry
Weekly lessons to help middle and high school students grow in their faith.
Membership
Three steps to becoming a member: the Starting Point Class, a Membership Questionnaire, and baptism.
Give • Serve • Love
South Reno's annual generosity campaign — your opportunity to make a difference.
Resources for the Journey
Devotionals, spiritual disciplines, and resources for life's journey.
