Our Mission & Vision
Our vision and mission is to help connect people to faith
The United Methodist Church brings together over 12 million members across four continents, engaging in ministry worldwide. We speak many languages, represent diverse cultures, and span across generations—yet we are united by our shared faith in Jesus Christ.
Mission & Purpose
As United Methodists, we have an obligation to bear a faithful Christian witness to Jesus Christ, the living reality at the center of the Church’s life and witness. To fulfill this obligation, we reflect critically on our biblical and theological inheritance, striving to express faithfully the witness we make in our own time.
Learn more about the Methodist Faith
The roots of the United Methodist Church run deep. Although not officially established until 1968, the rich history of UMC stretches back to 1784.
Our Beliefs & Values
Service
We strive to live with love and justice as followers of Jesus Christ—by healing the sick, feeding the hungry, welcoming the stranger, liberating the oppressed, offering compassionate presence, and shaping social systems that reflect the values of the gospel.
Promoting health and wholeness
Because we are committed to the holistic well-being of all people, the mental, physical, and spiritual health of individuals is a central focus of The United Methodist Church’s work.
Advocacy
The United Methodist Church has a rich tradition of advocating for social justice, carried on today by working, marching, and praying for racial equity, environmental stewardship, and the fair treatment of all people.
Outreach
We strive to participate in missio Dei – God’s mission – whenever and wherever we can. To that end, we raise funds for Numana (Now the Outreach Project), as well as supplies for our local food pantry.
“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”
– John Wesley
Who We Are
Our Team & Leadership
We are proud to have a strong, effective team here at AUMC. Have general questions, or need to get in touch with one of our staff? Use the button below to reach out to our office via e-mail.
Ryan Lynch
Pastor
As pastor, Ryan wears many hats, but his main jobs are preaching the messages on Sunday mornings and being the spiritual leader for all ministries that AUMC provides.
Interim Director(s) of Youth Ministries
Youth Director
Our youth leadership leads the youth program during our search for a new youth director!
Erin Murray
Director of Children's Ministries
Erin is in charge of planning weekly Sunday School lessons and Kids Connect activities. We are grateful for her service as the primary spiritual leader for the children of Andover United Methodist Church.
Aaron Weatherbie
Director of Music Ministries
Aaron is the director of Andover UMC’s musical groups. In addition to the Chancel Choir, Praise Band, and AUMC Ringers, he helps lead and plan our worship services and directs the choir at Andover High School.
Mary Robey
Treasurer/Administrator
Mary is our master of organization and flow. As well as overseeing our finances, she makes sure everyone has all they need for the various programs and events at AUMC. She keeps everything in order for all of us, and we’re very lucky to have her here!
Terri L. Peretto
Financial Secretary
Our financial secretary Terri keeps track of all the money that comes in to and goes out of AUMC. They make sure that we are on track, and stay that way.
Mary Vaughters
Nursery Coordinator
Mary organizes the volunteers that are working in the nursery each week. She takes great care of the little ones during Wednesday activities, services, and Sunday School!
Laurel Delimont
Pianist
Laurel accompanies the choir with her wonderful talent. She also provides beautiful music before and after our 9am service.
Irene Martin
Organist
Irene works together with Laurel to fill the Church with beautiful music before and after our 9am service, as well as accompanying the choir with her talent.
Angie Funk
Custodian
Angie makes sure that the church is clean and kept up with. She’s really proud of her vacuum lines and is a great addition to the staff!
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Employment Opportunities
To apply for any position below, please e-mail a resume and a reference to Pastor Ryan at ryanl@andoverumc.com
Director of Youth Ministry
Job Summary
Plan, facilitate, implement, and lead a well-rounded Youth Ministries Program for Andover United Methodist Church and work as a team member with staff to accomplish the greater mission of the church.
Work Schedule
This is a 40 hour/week, hourly position requiring the Director of Youth Ministries to be present for any staff meetings and otherwise as determined in conjunction with the senior pastor. One scheduled day will be Sunday of each week.
Compensation
$45,000 Annually
Qualifications
- Prior experience and/or evidence of successful leadership in youth programs
- Strong commitment to the United Methodist Church
- Knowledge of materials, activities and resources commonly used in Youth Ministry Programming.
- Safe Gatherings approved
Custodian
Job Summary
The Custodian will do the general cleaning of the building at Andover United Methodist Church and work as a team member with staff to accomplish the greater mission of the church.
Work Schedule
This is a 15 hour/week, hourly position requiring the Custodian to clean the church after Sunday worship services and otherwise as determined in conjunction with the senior pastor. The 15 hours are flexible and the custodian is expected to communicate with the office and the senior pastor the next weeks schedule based on need for cleaning and availability.
Compensation
$12.50/hr
Duties and Responsibilities
The primary responsibility for the Custodian is to clean the church. The focus is cleaning worship spaces, entrances, bathrooms and removing trash to prepare a clean space for worship and to receive visitors. Other areas of the church will be cleaned as needed in consultation with the senior pastor.