Welcome to Tuskawilla United Methodist Church

 

Life is hard enough. Between the pressure we carry, the uncertainty we face, and the pace we try to keep, it’s no wonder so many of us are tired—physically, emotionally, even spiritually. I believe church should be one of the few places that actually helps lighten the load, not add to it.

 

That’s what Jesus meant when he said, “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest… My yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light” (Matthew 11:28–30). Faith isn’t meant to be a weight—it’s meant to give us life. And at Tuskawilla, we want to be a church that helps you experience that kind of faith: rooted in grace, grounded in Christ, and real enough to meet you where you are.

 

We believe in what John Wesley called practical divinity—a faith that isn’t just talked about on Sundays, but lived out in everyday life. A faith that helps us become more loving parents, kinder neighbors, and more grounded people. Our hope is to be a community where questions are welcome, compassion is central, and no one walks alone.

 

Tuskawilla is also proud to be a Lighthouse Church, partnering with UMs Connected to provide a spiritual home for anyone searching for a supportive, Christ-centered community—especially those who may have felt unwelcome in other church settings. We affirm the sacred worth of every person and strive to be a church where all are truly welcome, including people of all sexualities, gender identities, backgrounds, and theological perspectives.

 

Wherever you’re coming from—whether you’ve been in church your whole life or you’re just now finding your way back—we’d love to walk alongside you.

 

Come as you are. There’s room for you here.

 

With grace and peace,

Will Kendust

Pastor, Tuskawilla UMC