ABOUT US

New name. New Denomination affiliation. Same local Church. Sidney First Methodist has joined the Global Methodist Church the beginning of 2023 .

 

Sidney First has been a community church locally established and serving the Sidney and surrounding areas for 200 years. The church is active with several local orgnizations and regularly provides support and services for the community. The church provides a space and meeting place for various organizations, host meals, and events throughout the year.

 

Sidney First continues to support the community as the same local church it always has been. We have the same mission to connect people to Jesus and to make him known. We believe the gift of Jesus is for everyone. We are intentional about building and growing communities who worship together, serve regularly, disciple others,  and live generously. Learn more about us below!

 

 

WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION

"To know Christ intimately and to follow Him into the world to make disciples."

OUR VISION

Learning to have an intimate, passionate, life changing relationship with Jesus and sharing His love with all people.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Love | John 13:34-35
Service | John 13:1-17
Evangelism | Matthew 28:19-20
People | Romans 3:21-26
Wesleyan Tradition | Acts 2:38
The Local Church | 1Corinthians 12:4-7

MEET THE TEAM

Lee Carlson

Lead Pastor

Eileen Hix

Associate Pastor

Jane Madden

Congregational Care Pastor

Isaiah Pleiman

Youth Director

Abby Wagner

Children’s Director

Cari Beth Noah

Worship Director

Jeanne Huffman

Church Secretary

Jill Burden

Facilities Coordinator

Betsy Martin

Social Media & Women's Ministry

HELPING PEOPLE FOLLOW JESUS