The United Methodist Church is an 11-million-strong global church that opens hearts, opens doors, and opens minds through active engagement with our world. John Wesley and the early Methodists placed primary emphasis on Christian living, on putting faith and love into action.
United Methodists come in all sizes, shapes, colors, dispositions, outlooks and life stories, but share a unique history and faith perspective. Our members speak many languages and live in many countries.
No matter how or where they serve Jesus Christ, United Methodists do God’s work in a unique structure—referred to as “the connection.” This concept has been central to Methodism from its beginning. Connectionalism comes to life through our clergy appointment system, our mission and outreach, and through our collective giving. We live out our call to mission and ministry by engaging in ministry with the poor, combating diseases of poverty by improving health globally, creating new places for new people and renewing existing congregations, and developing principled Christian leaders. No one congregation can do all these ministries but, together—through the power of our connection—we can make a tremendous difference.
We believe that the Church is a living, breathing, serving, celebrating Body of Christ! So membership in the church means living in a vital relationship with Jesus Christ and with His family, the Church. If you have questions or would like more information about becoming a member, please contact our church office mechumc@comcast.net 804-746-5118
