Our Statement of Mission:

First United Methodist Church of Oneonta, New York, exists as a congregation of faith and doubt, empowering indivduals...

- To respect and celebrate diversity.
- To deepen their spiritual life.
- To develop their gifts and
- To serve at home and in the world...with Christ.

Our Vision Statement:

Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. We see this in Christ and we want the world to see this in us.

Our Core Values:

- Mission and Outreach.
- Welcoming, Inviting and Giving.
- Commitment to Spiritual Growth.
- Openness/Diversity.
- Nurture, Support, Compassion.
- Social Consciousness and Social Justice.
- Nurturing of gifts.
- Creative Imagination.
- Empowerment.