ABOUT US
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT COSMOPOLITAN?
At Cosmopolitan Church, we want everyone, regardless of who you are, to have a great worship experience. You'll be welcomed into a friendly and casual environment by people who are glad you’re here. We are on a spiritual journey, to work out our soul’s salvation, learning and growing. Everyone is welcome to worship with us. If you need prayer, please come. If you are looking for a church that you can call home, please join us. If you are in the space of discovery, please come. Simply come as you are and find out more for yourself!
We're Inviting You!
A hallelujah good time praising the Lord!
Thought-provoking study in Church School and Bible Studies.
Teaching and preaching about the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Worship music of today and from yesterday.
Messages of faith that inspire, encourage, and convict.
COSMOPOLITAN’S 3 B’S
At Cosmopolitan, everything we do is based on 3 principles:
BELIEVE, BELONG, and BECOME.
Theme
We Live to Be!
Believe…Belong…Become…Be You!
Vision
To participate in God’s transformation of our individual lives, our church and our community by deepening our connection with God.
Mission
To see people believe in Jesus Christ, belong to God’s church family, and become disciples who build self and others while edifying the kingdom of God. What does that look like to our faith, family, future, and focus? By faith, we begin to build a church family who’s future and focus is on discipleship, not membership.
WHO WE ARE
Cosmopolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church is and has been an anchor in Historic Vine City for over a century. Our denomination is a global denomination that welcomes everyone. The African Methodist Episcopal Church is predominately an African American denomination that was established in Philadelphia in 1787. The AMEC grew out of the Free African Society. Richard Allen, Absalom Jones, and others established the church after being physically removed from the altar while praying at the St. George’s Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. The denomination sought to remain independent of the Methodist church, becoming an independent Wesleyan denomination, the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, the African Methodist Episcopal Church has membership in twenty Episcopal Districts and in thirty-nine countries on five continents.
From Membership to Discipleship
“Go therefore and make disciples…” Matthew 28:19
We want everyone to (believe) know God, (belong) to get connected, (become) to discover their purpose and (be you) make an impact. How will we do this?
Discipleship Pathway:
Believe- Worship, Salvation, Baptism
Belong- Relationship, Serving, Learning
Become- discover your spiritual gifts, Stewardship, Evangelize, Pray, Heal
Be You- Leadership and Discipleship
CORE VALUES
We are committed to MAKING DISCIPLES.
By our teachings, works, and deeds we are we are committed to helping everyone connect with the Body of Christ.
We CONNECT people with God!
"He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation." Mark 16:15
We are committed to a Culture of Love, Acceptance, and Truth.
We accept everyone into the family with Love. We speak truth based on the word of God.
We CELEBRATE God’s
transformation in you!
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." John 1:1
We are committed to Unity in the Family.
We lead with a spirit of generosity, loving hearts, and peace. Because of our strong sense of community we endeavor to strengthen and build community.
We are CONSTRUCTING community!
"How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!" Psalms 133:1