CITY ON A HILL A New United Methodist Church

After moving to Woodstock, we were searching for a church. We had attended a community church at our old house/city, so we visited virtually every church/denomination in Woodstock until the day we visited COAH. We never went anywhere else! We had an immediate sense of "home". Chris's sermons (Wonderful-can't say enough about those...), the genuine friendly people, the casual atmosphere, the intimate "table" setup of the sanctuary (Think coffee house...), and the great contemporary music were the initial draw, but then I became impressed with The Methodist Church; it's wonderful resources and rich history that I am honored to be a part of. We joined within a few months because we couldn't imagine NOT joining! We want to serve and worship alongside the kind, generous people of COAH. It is the most alive, engaged, loving church I have ever attended. We indeed found our church home, always learning more from the Bible, making great new friendships, joining in limitless classes and groups, and finding so many opportunities to serve our community and the world. COAH is a GIANT church in a small, cozy package.

In my years I've visited many churches. COAH is the first church, I feel, that truly wants you to learn and takes the necessary steps to allow you to learn about Jesus, The Bible, and God. I've learned more in the short time I've been attending COAH than any other church I have attended. COAH is not about looks and status, it's about learning the Way and living the Way and COAH provides this each and every day to all walks of life. I find the sermons to be plain, straight talk. Not just reciting scripture and using big words to define that scripture and then leaving you to figure it out on your own. No pomp and circumstance! Just opportunity and leadership! I love it!