Our Mission & Vision
At McCall’s Chapel our vision and mission is to help connect people to faith
We hold true to the scriptural words of wisdom shared in Acts 20:28, which proclaims:
“Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.”
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.
There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.
1st Corinthians 12:1-11
Latest Message "The Promise"
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for these great events coming up.
Ministry Revival!
Beginning:
May 3, 2026 - May 31, 2026 – ”Mamma Bear” – Children’s Sunday School program
Sunday Evening Worship Services – 6:00pm
Adult Bible Study – 6:00pm in the Church Sanctuary and on Zoom (log in to Zoom from the “Wednesday Button” above)
Children’s Home – May 31, 2026
Every week we offer Sunday School at 10:00am. At 11:00am we offer a traditional worship style service. We sing traditional hymns with a children’s moment, prayers, and enjoy special music by our choir. We offer communion on the first Sunday of each month as well as baptisms.
As one of only two Sacraments recognized by the United Methodist Church, we have provided this life-changing opportunity to 19 individuals in the past six years. Our Baptisms begin with a blessing with water from the same river in which Jesus was Baptized, the Jordan River. We then completely immerse the individual in the Suwannee River as the congregation sings “Amazing Grace” from the hill side next to the river. We typically conclude with a grand dinner-on-the-river where the person just Baptized is the special guest of honor.
Our Wednesday Night Bible Study starts at 6:30pm.
Welcome to McCall’s Chapel United Methodist Church where we humbly claim to be a “Warm-Hearted Church with a Heart-Warming Message.”
For over a hundred years (est. 1913), our neighbors, living near the historic Suwannee River, have gathered under our great oak trees and opened the doors of this small country church to welcome all who wish to join in the enriching experience of praising our Lord and Savior.
Stations for quality bible lessons can be found at:
Stations List – Bible Broadcasting Network (bbnradio.org)
The JOY FM – Contemporary Christian Music, Christian Radio, Positive and Encouraging
If you listen to a station not listed here, please let us know, and we will add it to our list of resources.
FAQ: A Guide to Recent Changes in UMC Legislation
On May 1, 2024, General Conference delegates from around the world voted to adopt 22 pieces of legislation via Consent Calendar A05 with 93% in favor (692-51). The petition for “Building a Fully Inclusive Church” was among the legislation that was passed. This petition lifted the UMC’s 40-year ban on ordaining “self-avowed practicing homosexuals.”
Also, with the adoption of Consent Calendar A05, superintendents will no longer penalize or refrain clergy or churches from holding same-gender weddings.
While the core of our doctrine – what makes us United Methodists – will remain the same, The Book of Discipline will be updated to reflect the changes in legislation voted on during General Conference including elimination of the language that prevents LGBTQ+ clergy from being ordained and elimination of the language that prohibits UMC clergy from performing same-gender weddings.
The bishop, in consultation with the Cabinet, will continue to work with churches and clergy to ensure we have the best match possible when making appointments. Part of this work includes review of clergy and church profiles and working with District Superintendents to determine fruitful appointments. Our goal is to have vital, thriving churches throughout The Florida Conference committed to mission in your local contexts and fully equipped to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
No, clergy will not be required nor prohibited from performing same gender weddings. Pastors have always decided who they will marry in The United Methodist Church, and this will not change.
Your church will decide what weddings are held on church property. Clergy should be in a consultive process with church leaders if hosting a same-gender wedding could bring division within the congregation.
We acknowledge that our views differ regarding same-gender marriage and the ordination of openly gay persons.
We believe that unity in the body of Christ, along with agreements on our essential beliefs in the Articles of Faith and Confession of Faith, we can disagree on these matters without further division. We believe that our shared love of Christ and each other enables us to remain in community even when our practices vary regarding same-gender marriage and the acceptance of openly gay clergy. All persons in our various contexts are to be respected and cared for in The Florida Conference.
On May 2, 2024, the General Conference delegates voted to remove language in the UMC’s Social Principles which states that “the practice of homosexuality…is incompatible with Christian teaching.” Delegates also affirmed “marriage as a scared, lifelong covenant that brings two people of faith (adult man and adult woman of consenting age or two adult persons of consenting age) into a union of one another and into deeper relationship with God and
the religious community.”
This vote removes what has been called the “incompatibility language” in our Social Principles, allowing for more inclusion. It is important to note that the Social Principles are not considered church law but instead provide a shared expression of the United Methodist social witness. The new Revised Social Principles will go into effect on January 1, 2025.
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Children's Home Sunday with potluck dinner in the Fellowship Hall, March 29, 2026