Imagine this church as a set of virtual spaces…

  • Discipleship space, in which we are transformed into new things

  • Healthy space for all—staff, content creators, tech support, congregants, and casual visitors

  • Safe space on which those injured by previous church experience—including UMC disaffiliation conflicts—can heal, belong, and grow

  • Natural space for young adults with little or no church connection to explore faith

  • Hospitable space for all who come in good faith

Some details…

  • The Sanctuary is an online expression of the United Methodist Church that fosters belonging and deep discipleship among participants in our community

  • This whole project is and will be continually under construction, adapting to the fits and the needs before us at any given moment

  • We are an Oasis congregation, welcoming with open arms those who want to stay UMC