{"id":54,"date":"2026-04-24T05:53:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a-step-back.com\/cumckeenesburg\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2026-04-27T02:26:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T02:26:32","slug":"about-cumc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/a-step-back.com\/cumckeenesburg\/about-cumc\/","title":{"rendered":"About CUMC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>By selecting the buttons below, you are invited to learn about our mission in Christ and the journey we share as a church.<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/a-step-back.com\/cumckeenesburg\/our-mission-vision-beliefs\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Our Mission<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-style-fill wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/a-step-back.com\/cumckeenesburg\/our-history\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Our History<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-style-fill wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/a-step-back.com\/cumckeenesburg\/cumc-staff\/\">CUMC Staff<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our Worship Style<\/strong><br>At Community United Methodist Church, our worship is rooted in Scripture, shaped by tradition, and open to the movement of the Holy Spirit today. We gather as the body of Christ to praise God through a thoughtful blend of traditional hymns and contemporary music, led by piano and organ. Together, we pray, sing, listen, and respond to God\u2019s Word in worship that is both meaningful and accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our sermons are Bible\u2011based and Christ\u2011centered, inviting us to reflect deeply on God\u2019s grace and to live faithfully in the world God so loves. Each act of worship is offered with care, reverence, and joy, welcoming all into the life of the church.We celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month, joyfully welcoming all who seek Christ to share in this holy meal. On those Sundays, worship is followed by a potluck luncheon as an extension of our table fellowship. Every Sunday after worship, we gather for coffee and conversation, continuing our shared life in Christian community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are a lifelong believer or new to faith, we invite you to worship with us, to be nourished by Word and Sacrament, and to find a place of welcome among God\u2019s people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Accessibility Notice<\/strong><br>Community United Methodist Church is committed to being a welcoming and accessible place for all. Our building is ADA compliant, and we strive to ensure that everyone can fully participate in worship, fellowship, and church life. If you have specific accessibility needs or questions, please contact the church office\u2014we are glad to assist and accommodate whenever possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By selecting the buttons below, you are invited to learn about our mission in Christ and the journey we share as a church. 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