4105 Briarcliff Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 321-3854

What We Believe

At Briarcliff UMC, our mission is simple and straightforward:

To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

How we accomplish that mission is what makes Briarcliff unique. We believe that the most fruitful and vital place that disciple-making occurs is right here in the local church. That’s why we strive to excel in these four areas:

Christ-Centered Worship
At Briarcliff UMC, we are wholly devoted to following Jesus Christ and our worship service is designed to proclaim and share his love with the world. We believe that every person, without exception, is loved and accepted by God. Therefore, whether you’re a first time visitor to our worship service or a long-time member, we strive to extend hospitality to all people and with the hope that everyone would feel comfortable, welcome, and right at home in God’s house.

Community-Oriented Programming
The hearts of our people and the doors of our church at Briarcliff UMC are always open to the community around us. We take very seriously the command to “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Therefore, whether it’s our Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinners, Vacation Bible School, Fall Festival, or Disciple Bible Studies, we want the people in our neighborhood to know that they are welcome and invited to participate in our church-wide programming.

Compassion-filled Mission
We believe that we exist to serve the world. And “the world” as we define it at Briarcliff UMC includes people and places that are both near and far. On the local level, we are deeply entrenched in ministry in the city of Atlanta and specifically in the Northlake, Embry Hills, and Tucker area. We are highly committed to serving the people in our neighborhood through a variety of local ministries. On the global level, we support missions, missionaries, and ministries that extend far beyond the walls of the local church and help people all around the world.

Christian Fellowship
We believe that life is a journey. And no matter who you are, we’re convinced that the unpredictable path through the peaks and valleys of life is always made more enjoyable by the people you travel with. That’s why we place a high value on relationships at Briarcliff UMC. Because we believe that the church is more than just a gathering of individuals; it’s a community of faith. And whether it’s in a Sunday School class, a small group study, or working side-by-side on a church-wide mission project, we’ve found that fellowship is one of the most important ingredients in the recipe of faith.

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