The Cleveland First Methodist Church is a Christ-centered community rooted in the historic Methodist tradition and actively engaged in the life of Cleveland, Texas. We believe the church is not a building or a program, but a people shaped by God’s grace and sent into the world in love.
We are a church that values shared life, faithful worship, and practical discipleship. Following the way of Jesus, we seek to grow in faith together through prayer, Scripture, the sacraments, and meaningful relationships while serving our neighbors with compassion and humility.
Our Methodist heritage shapes who we are: we believe God’s grace is at work in every life, that faith is lived best in community, and that discipleship is both personal and communal. We take seriously the call to holiness of heart and life, trusting that God is still forming people through ordinary faithfulness and shared devotion.
Whether you are exploring faith for the first time, returning after time away, or looking for a church to call home, there is a place for you here. At Cleveland Methodist, we are learning to walk together, loving God, loving one another, and loving our community for the sake of the gospel.
Our vision is to be a thriving, Christ-centered community formed by God’s grace and committed to the transformation of lives, our city, and the world beyond. Rooted in the Wesleyan tradition, we believe God’s prevenient, justifying, and sanctifying grace is at work in every life – drawing us into faith, shaping us through community, and sending us into mission.
We aspire to be a beacon of hope, welcoming all people to experience the life-changing power of Jesus Christ, to grow in faith through intentional discipleship, and to pursue holiness of heart and life. Through shared worship, accountable relationships, compassionate service, and courageous witness, we seek to raise up disciples who love God, love their neighbors, and live out their God-given purpose.
Guided by the Holy Spirit, our holy scriptures, the Christian tradition, and our Wesleyan heritage, we commit ourselves to forming generations who follow Jesus faithfully and participate in God’s ongoing work of renewal in Cleveland, Texas and beyond.