About Methodists

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 INVITE YOU TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RICH HISTORY

In 1968, The United Methodist Church was given birth by two churches that had distinguished histories and influential ministries in various parts of the world. More

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE UNITED METHODIST "CONNECTIONAL" STRUCTURE

It is common to hear United Methodist leaders speak of the denomination as “the connection.” This concept is central to Methodism from its beginning. More