What We Believe | The United Methodist Church

The United Methodist Church is founded on a Wesleyan theology of grace, anchored in Scripture, and based in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the continuing movement of the Holy Spirit.

• We embrace the fundamentals of the Wesleyan tradition and dedicate ourselves to the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
• We embrace a Church anchored in Scripture and a theology of grace.
• We embrace a Church that aspires to be a more just and inclusive force in the world.
• We embrace the connected power of 12 million souls united, working towards good in the world.
• We embrace a Church that has uplifted our own lives and the lives of our friends, family, and those we cherish.
• We embrace a Church built in loving relationships rather than uniformity in thought and action.
• We embrace a Church where everyone does not have to agree and where everyone is welcome.

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.

John Wesley and the early Methodists placed primary emphasis on Christian living, on putting faith and love into action. This emphasis on what Wesley referred to as “practical divinity” has continued to be a hallmark of United Methodism today.

We invite you to learn more about our rich theological heritage at umc.org

What does The UMC believe? (from We are the church-Together presentation)