Our Beliefs
For over 80 years, Beverley Hills Church has been a progressive community of faith in Northern Virginia. Our congregation embraces diversity. Within our mission statement are the words “We welcome all people.” By this we mean that people of any race, ethnicity, national origin, age, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, physical or mental ability, economic status, or educational background are welcome at Beverley Hills Church.
We affirm that all people are created in the image of God and all are worthy of God's love and grace. We fully include all people in the life and ministry of Beverley Hills Church. We recognize that there are differences among us, but believe we can love each other and work together even though we may not think alike. To all who have known the pain of exclusion or discrimination in the church or in society we proclaim this statement of welcome. We invite all people to join us in our faith journey toward greater love, understanding and mutual respect as we seek to follow in the way of Jesus Christ.
A Reconciling Congregation
Beverley Hills Community UMC has gone through a period of discernment and adopted a statement that includes a welcome to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. As one of just a handful of United Methodist churches in Northern Virginia to publicly declare ourselves reconciling, we invite those who are looking for an inclusive and accepting church to visit and see for themselves.
We support the mission of the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN), which is a growing movement of United Methodist individuals, congregations, campus ministries, and other groups working for the full participation of all people in The United Methodist Church in order to transform our Church and world into the full expression of Christ's inclusive love.