WHO WE ARE
Join us as we grow in faith, serve our neighbors, and follow Jesus together—building a Christ-centered community marked by worship, justice, and love.
New Hope United Methodist Church is a welcoming congregation in Fayetteville, Georgia, committed to spiritual renewal, discipleship, and community engagement. Rooted in the Wesleyan tradition and shaped by the witness of the Black Church, we seek to be both sanctuary and sending place—forming disciples who live their faith with compassion, courage, and integrity.
Our Mission
We exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ by cultivating faith, restoring community, and serving the world through worship, justice, and love.
Our Vision
We envision a spiritually renewed, justice-seeking, and intergenerational community where lives are transformed by Christ, disciples are formed for faithful witness, and the church serves as a beacon of hope, healing, and love in the world.
Core Values
Christ-Centered Transformation | We lead with Scripture, prayer, and spiritual integrity.
Healthy Structure & Shared Leadership | We honor roles, boundaries, accountability, and teamwork.
Radical Hospitality & Community Presence | We intentionally welcome, serve, and engage.
Generosity as Worship | We give faithfully to fuel God’s mission.
Legacy-Minded Vision & Future-Focused Faith | We honor our past while building what God is birthing.
Our Strategic Priorities
2025–2030 | “Forward”
Disciple-Making & Spiritual Formation (worship, teaching, small groups, and prayer)
Intergenerational Ministry (children, youth, young adults, and seasoned saints)
Community Engagement (presence, partnerships, and service that restores community)
Stewardship & Sustainability (generosity, operational health, and future-focused planning)
United Methodist Church
The people of The United Methodist Church are part of the second largest Protestant denomination in the U.S. with more than 12.6 million members. The United Methodist Church was formed when the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church merged in 1968.
North Georgia Conference
Comprised of more than 400 churches, more than 1,000 clergy members, and approximately 220,000 lay members, The North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks to fulfill the mission of our denomination: “To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
South West District
The South West District of The United Methodist Church is one of 5 regional districts in the North Georgia Conference. It includes United Methodist churches in Clayton, DeKalb, Fayette, and Fulton Counties.
JOINING NHUMC
We would love to welcome you into our church family at New Hope United Methodist Church. Whether you are new to the faith, returning to church, or seeking a community where you can grow and serve, there is a place for you here.
Joining New Hope is a meaningful step in discipleship. We invite you to connect with us, learn about our mission and ministries, and discover how to take your next step—through worship, small groups, service, and community life.
You can join in one of these ways:
1. Transfer of Letter (you have been a member of another church)
2. Profession of Faith (you have been baptized but haven’t joined a church)
3. Profession of Faith and Baptism (you haven’t been baptized or joined a church)
HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS?
If you have specific questions or need more information before your visit, please contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to New Hope UMC.
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