Methodist & Wesleyan

Methodist, Wesleyan and Holiness churches: the United Methodist and Global Methodist churches, their bishops and debates, the Salvation Army and the Wesleyan heritage.

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What Methodists Believe What Methodist and Wesleyan Christians believe about grace, holiness, scripture and the sacraments, and the doctrinal arguments that shape the church today. Methodist Worship & Wesley Hymns Methodist worship services, hymn singing and church music, communion and the seasons of the church year in United Methodist and Wesleyan congregations. United Methodist Church News of the United Methodist Church as a denomination: its structure, leaders, finances, court cases and the congregations that make it up. Global Methodist Church The Global Methodist Church and the congregations that left the United Methodist Church, including disaffiliation votes and church property disputes. The Methodist Split & Sexuality Debates How debates over LGBTQ clergy, same-sex marriage and church unity divided the United Methodist Church, and what the split means for congregations. General Conference & Bishops The General Conference, bishops and councils that govern Methodism: elections, votes, restructuring and the statements of Methodist bishops at home and abroad. Holiness Churches The Holiness family of churches and their schools, including the Church of the Nazarene, the Christian and Missionary Alliance and the Wesleyan tradition. The Salvation Army The Salvation Army's church and charity work: red kettle and Angel Tree campaigns, shelters, disaster response and local corps news. John Wesley & Methodist History The history of Methodism from John and Charles Wesley to historic chapels, civil rights leaders, church anniversaries and the heritage of local congregations. Methodists Worldwide Methodist churches around the world, from Africa and Asia to Europe, and how the global church is reshaping United Methodism. Methodist Colleges & Seminaries Methodist-related universities, colleges and seminaries, their students and leaders, and their ties to the church. Methodist Missions & Relief (UMCOR) Methodist missions, disaster relief and community outreach: UMCOR and Global Ministries, food programs, immigrants and refugees, health and volunteers. Find a Methodist Church Near Me Local news from Methodist congregations: church events, new pastors, camps, community meals and anniversaries that help you find a Methodist church nearby.

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