We share a common heritage with all Christians.
We believe in one God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We recognize two sacraments: Baptism and Holy Communion.
We follow three simple rules: do no harm, do good, and stay in love/connected to God.
You can learn more about our Articles of Religion/Confession of Faith and Social Principles on the denominational website Our Christian Beliefs | UMC.org
The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for transformation of the world.
We do this by proclaiming the good news of God's grace and by exemplifying Jesus' command to love God and neighbor, thus seeking the fulfillment of God's reign and realm in the world.
The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections.
The local church does not stand alone, it is part of a much larger connection. From circuits to districts to conferences to the global body, we are a church shaped by our connectionalism.
For more information on the connectional nature of the church you can visit the denominational website: Organization: The Church as Connection | UMC.org which the following excerpt comes from.
The United Methodist structure and organization began as a means of accomplishing the mission of spreading scriptural holiness. Methodism's founder, John Wesley, recognized the need for an organized system of communication and accountability and developed what he called the "connexion," a network of classes, societies, and annual conferences.
Today, our denomination continues to be organized in a "connectional" system, which "enables us to carry out our mission in unity and strength" (Book of Discipline, ¶ 701). Every local church is linked to an interconnected network of organizations that join together in mission and ministry, allowing us to accomplish far more than any one local church or person could alone.