The people of The United Methodist Church are putting our faith in action by making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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. Learn what we mean when we talk about grace, how we serve people around the world, and ways we grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.

The General Conference of The United Methodist Church last met April 23 through May 3, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. It will meet again in 2028. Explore news, decisions and celebrations from this global gathering:

United Methodist News Service is the official news gathering agency of The United Methodist Church. It covers the news of the global church with objectivity and strives to be inclusive of the voices, views and contexts of the denomination.

All are welcome at any United Methodist congregation. We highlight the primary ethnicity of each U.S.-based local church to help those seeking a church home find communities with a strong cultural connection.

The United Methodist Church is a worldwide connection of approximately 10 million members in Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States. We are the person next door, the church on the other side of the country, and the worshiping community across the globe.

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United Methodists share a common heritage with all Christians. 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.

Connection UMC lives up to its name; Creation care on a Hawaii beach; Promoting Health & Wholeness. We are committed to the well-being of all people through preventative health practices, medical care and working to eradicate disease. Read More. Abundant Health: What United Methodists are doing for children;

As United Methodists, we nurture our faith through public acts of worship and private acts of devotion. Prayer, contemplation, the study of Scripture, singing and learning open our hearts to the movement of the Spirit.