Our Beliefs
Edgewood exists to help people...Begin the journey with Jesus, Grow in relationship with Him, and Serve the world.
We exist to help people BEGIN the journey with Jesus, GROW in relationship with Him, and SERVE the world. As Free Methodist Church that was planted back in 1860, we have a long history of upholding our core values of biblical living and serving the poor.
Our Vision
Edgewood’s vision is to be a welcoming place for all people to know Jesus and grow as
a community that reflects His love to the world.
A First Look at Edgewood
Just a few highlights of who we are. Curious to learn more? Discover Edgewood is the place to start.
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Jesus Focused- Our entire church body will keep Christ central. The main thing will be
the main thing.
Word Grounded- The Bible is the inspired Word of God and is true in everything it
teaches. The Bible is the standard for faith and practice.
Community Rooted- It is our hope that all people will have a place where they are
connecting to the body of Christ relationally through groups and friendships.
Servant Hearted- It is right that each person would serve the Lord with the gifts and
talents they have been given by God.
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We’re part of the Free Methodist Church, a Protestant denomination with roots in Western New York. Free Methodists hold to Wesleyan theology, emphasizing grace, holy living, and justice.
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Edgewood is led by a pastoral team and supported by a leadership board made up of elected church members. We're also part of the Genesis Conference of the Free Methodist Church, which provides support and accountability.
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We believe giving is an act of worship. All donations support ministry at Edgewood and beyond—including a 10% tithe to missions. Our finance committee, treasurer, and outside accounting firm ensure transparency and integrity.
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What is Discover Edgewood?
Discover Edgewood is a one-session introduction to who we are as a church—our story, beliefs, and how you can get connected. It’s a great next step if you’re new to Edgewood or considering membership.
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