Our Story
Allendale United Methodist Church was born in 1924, as a mission church plant to serve a new home development in Northeast St. Petersburg. Even though it is over 80 years later, our desire to reach out in love and hope remains strong.

At Allendale United Methodist Church,
We are regular people, working intentionally to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
We seek to live cross shaped lives- in peaceful and joyful relationship with God, others, and our true self.
We are modern day missionaries, serving as agents of positive change in the lives of those we love, our community and world.
We are an intergenerational church, socio-economically diverse, with a faith family of persons at all points in their faith journey.
We are Christians who are excited to be part of the United Methodist Church.

What is a United Methodist?
United Methodists are the second largest Protestant denomination in America. We are the home to both President Bush and Senator Dole, as well as President Clinton’s family when he was in the White House. Methodists have played a significant role in shaping our nation.

United Methodists hold to the historic doctrines of the Christian faith. We are evangelical, but moderates rather than fundamentalists. We value the intellect and modern science, while at the same time looking to the Bible as the authoritative guide for faith and practice. Methodists have a passionate faith with strong convictions, but we also recognize that the world is not always black and white. We are willing to ask questions, to wrestle with difficult issues, and to do so with grace and compassion.

Methodists have been known for our emphasis on a personal faith, lived out in concrete ways in the world. We have historically valued well-informed and passionate preaching, worship that was lively, and small groups where people could grow in faith.

Methodists have open hearts, and open minds--and welcome anyone interested in learning more about the Christian faith.

If you would like to know more about what it means to follow Christ, please call 727-527-6694 or contact us by e-mail. We look forward to walking with you on your faith journey.

If you would like to know more about what it means to be a United Methodist, we invite you to explore umc.org

Our Values
It is our desire to honor God through the way we live, speak, relate and serve. To that end, we value, celebrate, and practice the following: integrity, grace, relevance, authenticity, passion, humility, faith, transformation, inclusivity, joy and love.

Our Mission
Allendale United Methodist Church is a Christian Community whose mission is to Connect the Unconnected:
to Jesus, to Faith, and to Service.

We exist to connect:
Non-Believers to faith in Jesus Christ
Believers to worship and active fellowship
Active Believers to maturing spiritual growth
Maturing Believers to service oriented ministry

How our Mission Becomes Action
Are you hungry? Just as your body needs nourishment to grow, so does our soul. God provides this nourishment through worship, study, accountability, and service. We were made to come together for mutual support and council so we may then move out to share the love and Good News of Jesus in practical and relevant ways.

What follows is a short description of the many ways we ‘come together’ and ‘move out’ here at Allendale United Methodist Church. You will find six main missions, each defined with a purpose and scriptural mandates. Within each mission is the real meat, the action teams. This is where mission becomes action. There are two different kinds of action teams- ones where you ‘come together’ to connect with others in study and support and ones where you ‘move out’ to connect with the community through service. Pick one of each. You really need both to be well fed.

Contact us at Allendale@tampabay.rr.com or 727-527-6694 for more specific information on our many action teams.

How it all fits together
CHRIST
Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. Ephesians 5:23

SIX MISSIONS OF ALLENDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Facilitated by the Church Council, our planning and decision making body

Administration
Purpose: Managing physical, financial, and human resources so to best achieve God’s vision
Defining Scriptures: Exodus 18:13-27, Romans 12:4-8
Action Teams Include: Trustees (buildings and other property), Finance, Staff Parish (Human Relations),
Office Volunteers, Building Maintenance Volunteers, Money Counters, Lay
Leadership (helps persons find their place of service)

Congregational Care
Purpose: Nurturing deep relationships within the family of faith, especially in times of need.
Defining Scriptures: John 13:34, Romans 12:10, Ephesians 4:1-3, 1 Peter 1:22,
1 Thess. 5:11, Acts 2:44-47
Action Teams Include: Hospital Visitors, Homebound and Nursing Homebound Visitors, 5th Sunday
Meal Coordinators, Van Drivers, Nursery Volunteers
For more information: See the Counseling Page and the Accessibility Information Page

Education
Purpose: Developing persons to Christ like maturity and equipping them to fulfill their God-given mission in the world.
Defining Scriptures: Romans 12:2, Colossians 1:28, 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Action Teams Include: All of the Sunday, Midweek, and Short Term Small Groups
For more information: See the Sunday Small Group Page or the Midweek Small Group Page

Evangelism
Purpose: Building relationships with pre-Christians so as to bring them into God’s family.
Defining Scriptures: Matthew 4:19, Matthew 28:19-20, John 20:21, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20
Action Teams Include: Easter Block Party Team, Sunday Greeters, Visitor Follow-up Team, Midweek
Youth Group Volunteers
For more information: See the Children Page or the Tween and Teens Page

Outreach
Purpose: Demonstrating God’s love of all people through acts of compassion, advocacy, and justice.
Defining Scriptures: Deuteronomy 10:17-19, Psalm 82:3-4, Micah 6:8, Matthew 25:31-46
Action Teams Include: St. Vincent de Paul Feeding Team, Women’s Residence Outreach Team,
United Methodist Women mission projects, SHARE Food Cooperative, Lord’s
Larder Food Pantry Team and our short and long term missionaries
For more information : See the Serving the Community Page

Worship
Purpose: Celebrating God’s presence and connecting to God’s saving power.
Defining Scriptures: Psalm 34:3, John 4:24, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 12:28
Action Teams Include: Chancel Choir, Children’s Choir, Lighthouse Praise Band,
Worship Planning Team, Sanctuary Decorating Team, Tech Team
For more information: See the Worship Schedule Page or Music Group Page