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The United Methodist Church shares a great deal with other denominations. Explore what we believe about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, and more. We also have a unique heritage and areas of emphasis.
United Methodists affirm the faith shared by all Christians, with particular emphasis on God's grace and on Christian living, putting faith and love into action. Explore how United Methodists understand deep questions of faith and Christian practice.
According to our foundational statement of beliefs found in The Book of Discipline, we share the following basic affirmations in common with all Christian communities. Explore what we say about God, human being, the church, the Bible and more.
United Methodists trace our heritage back to a pair of brothers who started the Methodist movement in 1700s England. John and Charles Wesley sought to "spread Scriptural holiness over the land." Explore our Wesleyan history and beliefs.
The United Methodist Church identifies four documents as the "doctrinal standards" of the denomination. The Articles of Religion and Confession of Faith (see below) provide the foundational framework for United Methodist doctrine.
Ever since predecessor churches to United Methodism flourished in the United States, we have been known as a denomination involved with people's lives, with political and social struggles, having local to international mission implications.
When Methodism became a church, John Wesley provided a liturgy and a doctrinal statement, which contained twenty-four basic statements of belief.
The seminal experience of faith formation for many United Methodist tweens comes through the process of confirmation. Confirmation looks different from one church to the next. But it often involves a series of classes exploring the basics of faith and church membership.
A United Methodist is someone who joins in that mission by putting faith and love into action. We believe that God loves all people, and that we share in expressing that love. So the United Methodist tradition emphasizes God's grace and in serving others.
Methodists were helped to live the Christian life, shaped by the General Rules, when they met weekly in their small group, known as a “class” or “class meeting.” The Classes were 12-15 Methodists, men and women, with the guidance and role model of their class leader.