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What Does It Mean to Be United Methodist?
From umc.org: The United Methodist Church is a global denomination that opens hearts, opens minds and opens doors through active engagement with our world. The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
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 serving others. 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.
If you are already a member of another United Methodist congregation, we can easily transfer your membership. Contact our office at [email protected]for more information.
Becoming a United Methodist begins with a desire to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Being baptized and committing to active participation in a church community are the first steps to becoming a member.
Baptism is the start of your journey as a disciple of Jesus Christ. In baptism, we are initiated into the Christian church and incorporated into the community of God's people, the body of Christ. If you have never been baptized, you will receive the sacrament of baptism before becoming a member. Those previously baptized will reaffirm the Baptismal Covenant as part of their membership vows. In those vows, we promise to faithfully live out the call to serve Christ through our:
Talk with our pastor about what it means to be a member and how to begin your faith journey as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Want to know more? Contact us.
