About The United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church was created on April 23, 1968, when The Evangelical United Brethren Church, and The Methodist Church merged. The denomination shares a common history and heritage with other Methodist and Wesleyan bodies. The lives and ministries of John Wesley (1703-1791) and of his brother, Charles (1707-1788), mark the origin of their common roots.
Links of Interest
- United Methodist Boards and Agencies
- News and Resources
- History, Theology, and Doctrine
- United Methodist Connections
- Ecumenical Connections
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United Methodist Boards and Agencies
The United Methodist Church has several boards and agencies.
- General Board of Church and Society (GBCS)
- General Board of Discipleship (GBOD)
- General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM)
- General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GHEM)
- General Board of Pension and Health Benefits
- General Commission on Archives and History (GCAH)
- General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns (GCCUIC)
- General Commission on Religion and Race
- General Commission on the Status and Role of Women (GCOSROW)
- General Commission on United Methodist Men (UMM)
- General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA)
- United Methodist Communications (UMCOM)
- United Methodist Publishing House (UMPH)
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News and Resources
- Circuit Rider for United Methodist Clergy from the United Methodist Publishing House
- GBGM Mission News, General Board of Global Ministries
- Interpreter Magazine, Program Ideas for United Methodists.
- el Intérprete, la revista oficial de la comunidad metodista hispana
- New World Outlook, Mission Magazine for United Methodists (complete stories too)
- Newscope, weekly United Methodist publication
- Response Magazine, program journal for United Methodist Women
- UMCOR Hotline, published weekly or more often by the United Methodist Committee on Relief
- United Methodist News Service, Daily News
- United Methodist Women Press Releases
- The Upper Room, popular devotional magazine for Christians around the world, including the Upper Room devotional for the day.
- United Methodist Reporter, Unofficial Weekly UM Newspaper
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History, Theology, and Doctrine
History
- Charles Wesley's Hymns, background, words, and sound
- History of the United Methodist Church
- John Wesley: Holiness of Heart and Life, spiritual growth study
- United Methodist History, links page
- The Wesleys and Their Times, lots of primary and secondary resources,
- Doctrinal Standards and General Rules, including the Articles of Religion (from the United Methodist Book of Discipline)
- Our Social Creed (from the United Methodist Book of Discipline)
- The Quarterly Review, United Methodist theological journal
- The Social Principles (from the United Methodist Book of Discipline)
- Wesley's Sermons (mostly John's)
United Methodist Connections
- Annual Conferences: Whom to Contact (@umc.org)
- Church Websites: Search or Browse churches, United Methodist Women's Groups, Men's Groups, UM related organizations, annual conferences and jurisdictions (@gbgm-umc.org)
- Find-a-Church (@umc.org)
- Free web space for United Methodist churches and other United Methodist organizations.
- United Methodist Women
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Youth and Young Adults
Ecumenical Connections
- National Council of Churches of Christ the USA
- The World Council of Churches
- Church World Service
- NCCC News Service (National Council of Churches of Christ)
- WCC News Releases (World Council of Churches)
About Us
Did You Know?
The church, or liturgical, calendar begins this week with Advent. The seasons and their colors are Advent—purple or blue, Christmas—white or gold, Epiphany—white, Lent—purple, Easter—white and gold, Pentecost—red, and Kingdomtide—green. Many denominations recognize these seasons except for Kingdomtide, which is uniquely United Methodist. Happy New Year! Learn more at centralministries-umc.org.