Who are United Methodists?
A United Methodist is someone who puts faith and love into action. We believe that God loves all people, and that we are called to share in expressing that love. The United Methodist tradition emphasizes God's grace, and service as a response to that grace. We believe that Jesus Christ is the fullest expression of God's love--showing us the fullness of God's care through Jesus' teachings, death and resurrection.
John Wesley started the Methodist movement in 18th century England. His teachings on practical divinity (living out our faith) and appeals to reason and experience form important aspects of United Methodist practice today.
John Wesley started the Methodist movement in 18th century England. His teachings on practical divinity (living out our faith) and appeals to reason and experience form important aspects of United Methodist practice today.
What do united methodists do?
John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, taught that we pursue our faith in community and action with others.
We practice a social holiness. We insist that personal salvation always involves Christian mission and service to the world. The United Methodist Church has a long history of action and advocacy for social justice.
We practice a social holiness. We insist that personal salvation always involves Christian mission and service to the world. The United Methodist Church has a long history of action and advocacy for social justice.