Our History
The Water’s Edge is a United Methodist Church that was chartered on January 8th, 2012. We are part of one of the largest Christian denominations in the world and seek to live out our faith in ways that are practical and relevant in today’s culture.
Explore the rest of our website to get a better idea of who we are, but this pretty much sums who WE are:
WE worship God and seek to grow in our relationship with Him.
WE connect with others and seek to grow in our human relationships.
WE relentlessly invest in the next generation—children, students, and young adults.
WE are always seeking new ways to serve poor and hurting people.
Where does The Water’s Edge Come From?
Again Jesus began to teach by the lake. The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water’s edge. He taught them many things. – Mark 4:1-2
The crowd of people gathered at the water’s edge to hear the teachings of Jesus. They listened and their lives were different. And because their lives were different their families and cities were different.
Like the crowd, we gather at The Water’s Edge. We come as we are, and if you want to join us, hope you will do that same. Professionals and students. People new to any church and people who have been in the church as long as they can remember. Rich and poor. Young and old. We come as we are and encounter a God who meets us where we are.
Like the crowd, we hear the teachings of Jesus and we change more and more into His likeness. And because we change our families and our schools and our neighborhoods changes too.
We aren’t seeking to be perfect. Only better. More loving, more hopeful, more forgiving, more equipped to grow, more generous, more compassionate, and more full of grace. Better servants, better listeners, better parents, better friends, and better at dealing with whatever God throws at us.
We always have room for one more at The Water’s Edge.
Helpful Links
Mission, Vision, & Values
Get a better understanding of what it means to be a part of The Water’s Edge and what WE aspire to be.
Our Pastor
Learn more about our pastor, Craig Finnestad, and his background and experience.
Join Us for Worship
Get more details about what it’s like to spend a Sunday morning at The Water’s Edge.