There are several core freedoms Free Methodists champion as follows:
The Freedom of access to worship, against pew-rental or sale (19th century) and for generous welcoming of all and especially the poor (then, now, and always). The Freedom and dignity of the human person, against the enslaving of persons in any form and for embracing persons of all colors, ethnicities, genders and backgrounds (th
en, now, and always). The Freedom and spiritual nature of worship, against cold and formal pattern and ritual, and for participatory, Spirit-filled encounter and response to God in worship (then, now, and always). The Freedom and empowering of the whole church in ministry and leadership, against clergy and male dominated leadership, and for full lay participation in leadership, including affirming and empowering women in their gifting and callings. The Freedom of God’s people from the world, against conformity to ungodly systems and powers and competing allegiances (secret societies in 19th century, and many formal and informal forms of allegiance now), and for personal and corporate sanctifying of our people to be a counter-culture– in character and mission holy and loving in Christ-like ways–in the world. Church starts for Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., and Church service starts at 10:50 a.m. On Sunday nights young adults meet at the Church for Sunday night service at 6:00 p.m. The midweek Prayer and Bible Study service on Wednesday nights starts at 7:00 p.m
The Guthrie Free Methodist Church was constructed in 1903. In 1974 the church was placed on the National Register, which was then listed as the Free Methodist Church. The Guthrie Free Methodist church is one-story brick building. The original entrance to the church was on the southwest corner which has been filled in with glass blocks in the shape of a cross. The new entrance to the church is now located at the northwest corner of the building.
