Hi there, new friend!

Welcome to Burke UMC!

We are so glad you found us. We are a thriving church community that values relationships and welcomes you wherever you are in your faith journey. We’d love to tell you a little bit about ourselves and would love to get to know a little more about you!

You can click here to read a bit about our history and what we believer here. We hope the information on this page will prepare you for your first visit but if you have any questions before then, please feel free to reach out at any point!

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The Mission of Burke UMC

The mission of BUMC is to offer engaging worship, foster a deeper understanding of Christian faith, nurture meaningful relationships, and create a loving and inclusive community in Christ that works together to promote positive change in our world through social justice in action.

The Vision of Burke UMC

Our vision is to combine faith and action to become a beacon of hope and a living witness of God's love, both within our immediate community and reaching far beyond. We aspire to be a vibrant congregation that radiates love, inclusivity, and transformative impact.

The Values of Burke UMC

Radical Inclusivity:

Offers radical hospitality to everyone.

Affirms all people so that everyone feels seen, heard and loved.

Recognizes and honors the image of God in every human being.
Appreciates differences as representation of the Kingdom of God.

Authentic Relationships:

Exhibits personal authenticity, true respect, and validation of others.
Builds trust through listening emotionally and fostering empathy and compassion for others.
Tolerates ambiguity and acknowledges limitations, seeking to learn.
Acknowledges conflict or pain and works towards resolution.

Dynamic and Active Spirituality

Empowers individuals to develop a vibrant and authentic relationship with Christ.
Recognizes scripture reading, prayer, worship, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit as central aspects of our faith.
Encourages creative expressions of faith from diverse perspectives.
Gathers for regular fellowship, nurturing the needs of all who gather.

Faithful Community Engagement

Commits to justice with unyielding persistence and unwavering commitment.
Addresses systemic issues of injustice through informed action.
Builds cooperative relationships with other faith traditions.
Alleviates suffering due to poverty, hunger and homelessness by providing resources to those in need.

Here are some answers to questions you might be wondering about:

Is worship online or in person?

Both! We are currently offering both in person and online worship. We hope you'll choose whatever worship experience works best for you!

What time is worship?

Both our in-person and online worship services are at 9:30 am! Our online worship service is livestreamed to Facebook and our website - you can watch along by clicking here for Facebook or go to burkeumc.org/online. Busy Sunday at 9:30 am? You can watch anytime throughout the week and even catch weeks you might have missed at burkeumc.org/archives. Be sure to register your attendance to let us know you're worshipping with us.

Where do I go once I get there?

Burke UMC is located at 6200 Burke Centre Parkway. You can drive through the parking lot and find a spot - there is plenty of parking on our property. Enter through the main doors off the circle in the front of the building. We will have folks there to greet you. Right outside our sanctuary, you will see a table labeled “Connection Center”. Be sure to stop by there and our volunteer will have a little gift for you if it is your first time and can answer all your questions!

What should I wear?

We are a “casual dress” church but you are welcome to dress as you are comfortable.

Can my kids stay with me during the worship service?

Absolutely! Children are welcome in our worship space and we believe they are an important part of our church family. If you have kids ages 4-2nd grade, they're welcome to join in children's church. They'll be invited to go with our staff/volunteers before the sermon. Have questions? Ask a volunteer and they'll be happy to point you towards Shannon Terranova, our Director of Children and Youth Discipleship!

Do you offer Sunday School?

Yes! We have Sunday School for all ages! You can find information about adult discipleship opportunities here. Children and youth Sunday School meets at 10:30 am each week. You can find more details on our kids and youth pages!

What if I haven't been to church in a while?

We totally understand! We will have volunteers (in churchy terms, we call them greeters and ushers) who will say hi, point you in the right direction, help you find a seat, show you where the bathroom is, etc. We want you to feel comfortable in our worship space whether you haven't been to church in a year, five years, or this is your first time visiting a church! There is a place for you here in this community and we hope you'll come give a worship service a try.