Mission, Values, & Priorities

St. Thomas is a dynamic and vital church situated in the heart of Prince William County with a desire to reach its community in relevant ways that help people live their life for Christ. Below please find our mission, values, and strategic priorities. We invite you to be a part of what God is doing through the people of St. Thomas!

OUR MISSION

We exist to reach, nourish and serve the community so all may experience healing and new life through Jesus Christ.

OUR CORE VALUES

At St. Thomas UMC, we are…

BIBLICALLY GROUNDED

We are rooted in Scripture.

• Colossians 2:5-7
• 2 Timothy 3:16-17

RELATIONAL

Our connection with God and each other guides everything. We pursue loving relationships with one another. We believe life change happens in community.  We need each other to grow and become more like Christ.

• Hebrews 10:24-25

We care deeply about each other and our community.

• Matthew 28:19-20

We are committed to living Christ’s example.

• Ephesians 5:1-2

We live above our circumstances as we trust in the strength of the Lord.

• 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Our 2020 - 2022 Strategic Priorities

To learn more about how each strategic priority wil be carried out, please feel free to explore the full Strategic Plan that was developed by the church's leadership throughout 2019.