Worship at Gibson Village

Gibson Village is a worshiping community of Forest Hill United Methodist Church
 
419 Kerr St. NW, Concord, NC (Gibson Village)
                                                                                                  

Join us!

Starting Sunday, September 7th at 5 p.m.
                                                                                                   

Our Values

Safety

Physical, emotional, and spiritual safety for all people.

Faithfulness

Faithfulness to God and Scripture

Inclusion

Diverse voices are welcome and heard

Belonging

Diverse voices are welcome and heard

What does this mean?

 We believe that God’s love and grace extend to all people. Forest Hill United Methodist Church welcomes people of all ages, races, genders, nations of origin, physical or mental abilities, sexual orientations, and socio-economic statuses.
                                                                                                   

What to Expect

A Welcoming, Casual Space. Worship will be relaxed and held around tables rather than in rows. We want this to be a space where you can feel at home, build meaningful relationships, and explore your faith in ways that are relevant to everyday life. Worship is led by Rev. Mandy Neill and Rev. Justin Snyder, pastors in the United Methodist Church
 
                                                                                                   

How We Worship

Teaching
Our teaching style will be interactive and thoughtful. Alongside sermons, we’ll include conversations with guest speakers, artists, and others who help us reflect on how faith connects to real life.

Table Discussions
Gathering around tables gives us space to talk, but there’s no pressure to participate. If you’d rather listen or reflect quietly, that’s absolutely okay. Step away or find a quiet spot if you need—it’s all part of honoring where you are.

Music & Art
We’ll explore all kinds of music, not just traditional hymns or modern praise songs. We believe sacred music can come from many genres and backgrounds. Art and other expressions of worship will be incorporated as well.

Prayer
Prayer is about centering ourselves and connecting with God. It can be spoken or silent, personal or shared. There’s no “right way” to pray—what matters is the intention behind it.

 
                                                                                                   

 Our Methodist Identity

We’re a worshiping community of the United Methodist Church, rooted in the teachings of John Wesley and early Methodists.

We believe in both personal and social holiness:

  • Personal holiness includes practices like prayer, Bible reading, and worship—habits that help us grow in faith and experience God’s love.
  • Social holiness means living in community, loving our neighbors, and caring for people, especially those who are marginalized or suffering. Faith calls us to take action in the world.
                                                                                                   

Communion

We celebrate an open table—everyone is welcome to receive communion, no matter your age or background.
We believe that in communion, we experience God’s grace, healing, forgiveness, and transformation. It also sends us out into the world to serve with love and purpose.
                                                                                                   

Liturgy & Creeds

As part of the broader Christian tradition and the United Methodist Church, we draw from the rich heritage of liturgies, creeds, and prayers—like the Lord’s Prayer or the words we speak during communion and baptism.
These aren’t just rituals—they’re reminders of our shared faith and community. We invite reflection, questions, and conversation about the meaning behind these words.
                                                                                                   

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