John Wesley and the early Methodists were particularly concerned about inviting people to experience God's grace and to grow in their knowledge and love of God through disciplined Christian living. They placed primary emphasis on Christian living, on putting faith and love into action. This emphasis on what Wesley referred to as "practical divinity" has continued to be a hallmark of United Methodism today. We invite you to learn more about our rich theological heritage. |
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Ella Doyle lifts her head in prayer and tells fellow parishioners to "hold your head up. God's got a better day coming," during an outdoor worship service at Hartzell Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Slidell, La. The church's sanctuary was ruined by storm surge from Hurricane Katrina. Photo by Mike DuBose
United Methodists come in all sizes, shapes, colors, dispositions, outlooks and life stories, but share a unique history and faith perspective. Our members speak many languages and live in many countries.
Learn more about our rich history...
How we share a common heritage with all Christians...
The United Methodist connectional structure...
The hallmarks of the United Methodist theological traditions...
The "standards" of doctrine for United Methodists...
The essentials of a Christian life...
Our strong active stance in society...
Amy Spaur of Iowa is commissioned as a mission intern and missionary of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries at a June 2005 ceremony in New York. Spaur has been serving at CEPALC, or Centro Popular Para America Latina de Comunicacion, in Colombia. Photo by Mary Beth Coudal
