About Belong Church
Who We Are
Belong is a Christian community that values, welcomes, and affirms the full diversity of all people. Through Christ, God issued a radical invitation to all people to participate in a transformative community. We believe God's grace works through all people, and together, we are better able to be the community Christ has called us to be. We are a part of the United Methodist Church, and as such, we are connected to life changing ministries around the globe.
Belong is a place where many people gather together and explore the many ways in which God has been moving in our lives. By joining together in an inclusive, justice oriented community, we have the opportunity to encourage each other, challenge ourselves, and transform our world through the radical and redemptive love of Jesus.
Another word for this is Discipleship. Discipleship is one of those funny words—it is bogged down in churchy weight, but it also describes an incredibly powerful experience.
Disciples are those who follow Jesus. Discipleship is how we grow, as we follow Jesus in new ways and to new places.
Our Mission
To invite God’s kingdom by building an intentionally diverse, justice-loving community.
Disciples are the ones who help us to work toward this mission. Through community connection, powered by the Holy Spirit, we want to identify our experiences, grow our talents, and transform ourselves, our neighborhood, and the world.
What We Believe
In short, we affirm the faith shared by all Christians, with a special emphasis on God’s love and grace. We also believe that belief is not the same as having faith.
We believe that being a follower of Jesus is about more than believing a particular set of ideas. Instead, we become disciples as we move through the world, promote justice, and engage in mercy. Belong is a part of the United Methodist Church, though we recognize that very few of us have grown up in the Methodist tradition. Whatever your background, you are welcome here. Pastor Jasper is always happy to parse out precisely what it means to be a Methodist, if you’re interested.
Beyond that, we sincerely belief that statements of belief are better discussed over coffee than parsed out on a website. Can we buy you a coffee?
What To Expect
Currently, we gather for worship every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in-person and online. We are located at 1615 N. Ogden St. in Denver, CO, in the Uptown neighborhood, just a few blocks from Capitol Hill. There are many ways to be involved, and more opportunities are popping up all the time. If you want to chat, ask questions, or share your story, click here to contact us. One of our leaders would love to buy you a cup of coffee and connect!