ABOUT OUR CHURCH
Welcome to Brighter Day Ministries, formerly A.P. Shaw~Congress Heights United Methodist Church. We are a growing community of people from different backgrounds, generations, and walks of life. We are a community of believers who believe that through Jesus Christ, we are offered the gift of salvation freely, giving us the foundation for a complete and meaningful life.
Whether you’ve never stepped foot in a church, you’ve been in church your whole life, or you’re finding your way back after some time away — there’s a place for you here.
At Brighter Day, we’re learning to live more like Christ by loving God, caring for one another, building genuine relationships, and serving our neighbors. We welcome believers, seekers, families, young people, older adults, and anyone simply looking for a community where they can feel seen, valued, and supported.
You don’t have to have it all figured out before you come. Just come as you are.
We’re glad you’re here, and we’d love to meet you.
Come grow with us. Come serve with us. Come brighten days with us.
Who We Are
OUR MISSION
Our Mission Is to know God; cultivate a right relationship with God; and live, grow and serve as Disciples of Christ.
OUR VISION
Our Vision is to become a vital, vibrant, visible growing community of faith that passionately models the life of Christ through significant healthy relationships with believers, unbelievers and seekers.
What We Believe
ABOUT THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Methodism, founded in 1729 by John Wesley in England, officially organized in America in 1784 at Baltimore's Lovely Lane Meeting House. The United Methodist Church was established in 1968 from a merger with the Evangelical United Brethren.
United Methodism emphasizes grace for all, combining personal holiness with social action, and linking love of God with love of neighbor. As a connectional church, United Methodists are united globally in organization, prayer, witness, and service.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Our leadership team is dedicated to guiding our congregation in faith and service. Led by Pastor Murray, our leaders are committed to fostering a nurturing and vibrant community. Together, we strive to inspire, support, and equip our members to live out their faith in meaningful ways.
Tommy Murray
Lead Pastor
Nathaniel Howard
SPRC Chair (Minister)
Yvette Johnson
Finance Chair
Joshua Maye
Youth Ministry (Minister)
G.Walter Smith
Brighter Day Minister
Eunice Spence
Brighter Day Minister