We are glad that you're here!
Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. At Vineland Methodist Church, we enjoy reaching out to our community, and we like visiting with our friends and neighbors about everything that our church has to offer.
Of course, worship is of great importance, and it is critical in maintaining a healthy relationship with a loving, merciful, and gracious God! This is a relationship that we would like to encourage for you, and one we would like to help foster. In today's world, the value of a connection with God is often diminished, but as the Bible says, “God is a Spirit: and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24). With all of the many distractions that we have in life, prayer and fellowship help prioritize our lives. We would love to share worship with you on Sunday's at 10:30 a.m. I can assure you that you will feel welcomed and glad that you came.
We offer multiple ministries to help you, your family, and your friends to live their best possible life in Christ. We have children and adult ministries, with opportunities for everyone to get involved! We firmly believe that being part of a church family is an essential aspect in living a healthy and fulfilling life, and we would love the opportunity to get to know you better and support you on your spiritual journey.
In the love of Christ,
Corry Higbee, Pastor
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27).
Come and Worship with Us!
Sunday Men's and Women's Bible Study, 9:30 a.m.
Children's Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.
WE ARE
Christ Centered ~ Bible Based ~ Mission Minded
Our History
Established in the spring of 1890, Vineland Methodist Church celebrated its 136th anniversary in 2026. In the early days of its organization, the church used to be known as ‘Vineland Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church.’ Its early meetings were held at a home on 36th Lane and Hillside. In 1903, the congregation built the present sanctuary on 36th Lane and South Road. An addition was made to the original building in 1953. The 1906 original parsonage was replaced with a new one in 1960. In 1978, the church added a new building, known as the Education Building, with a gymnasium, kitchen, meeting hall and classrooms.
A Community Church
In its more than a century of existence, the members of Vineland Methodist Church have considered themselves always as a community church and have continued to strive to serve the needs of the neighborhood and beyond. Irrespective of denominations, many people in the neighborhood have associated themselves with Vineland Methodist Church at one time or the other for their spiritual needs and in supporting the ministry. Our Education Building continues to serve the need of the community in various ways. We host meetings of various local groups such as Lions’ Club, and Boy and Cub Scouts. We also provide a space for basketball practices and other family related events such as birthdays, anniversaries, bridal and baby showers, funeral and memorials.
Wider Missions
As an Independent Church and a part of the universal body of Christ, we participate in wider missions in prayer and sharing our resources, especially to help those who are economically deprived and excluded, so that they may attain their God-given potential and experience God’s love. Through our church and other humanitarian organizations, we support causes that seek to promote God’s love and goodwill among human beings.
Our Beliefs
We come together as a church because we are called to work together in promoting God’s love, justice, equality and peace in today's world. We consider ourselves God’s people. We are simply people of faith on a journey and welcome anyone to join us on the journey to grow in faith through worship, study, fellowship and service to, and with others. We come together to seek answers to life’s tough questions and look for a resting place for our souls. We believe that we can work together for the greater good of all if we let love be the core of our relationship with God and one another. At Vineland Methodist Church we strive together in love and in action, just as we pray:
"...Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in Heaven."
Watoto Children's Choir from Kampala Uganda, East Africa