We, the congregation of the First United Methodist Church of Portsmouth, NH are dedicated to worshiping, learning, and serving with all people as we embrace Jesus Christ’s message of love and acceptance.  As a United Methodist Church we stand fully behind the statement “Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors”.  We celebrate our diversity and invite all persons regardless of age, gender, racial or ethnic background, sexual orientation, marital or socioeconomic status, nationality, physical or mental ability into full membership and participation in the life of this community of faith.