CHURCH FOR ALL PEOPLE

The United Methodist Church is a worldwide connection of more than 12 million members in Africa, Asia, Europe
and the United States. We are the person next door, the church on the other side of the country, and the
worshiping community across the globe. Together, we share a legacy of living as disciples of Jesus Christ,
sharing God's love both in what we say and how we serve our neighbors. The people called Methodists comprise 80 denominations in 138 countries. These 80 million people throughout the world, including 13 million who are members of The United Methodist Church, all trace their origins back to John Wesley, an 18th century British minister. Wesley says that a Methodist is devoted to God, adores God, rejoices in God, trusts in God, prays to God, seeks to please God and believes that all scripture is inspired by God. A Methodist loves people, is pure in heart, does good toward all people and demonstrates fruits of a living faith. They believe in actualizing their faith in community — actions speak louder than words. The three simple rules are: “Do no harm. Do good. Stay in love with God.” Some beliefs we share with other Christians are the Trinity (God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit) and Jesus' birth, death and Resurrection.
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WE STAND AGAINST RACISM

The United Methodist Church proclaims the value of each person as a unique child of God and commits itself to the healing and wholeness of all persons.

The United Methodist Church recognizes that the sin of racism has been destructive to its unity throughout its history. Racism continues to cause painful division and marginalization.

The United Methodist Church shall confront and seek to eliminate racism, whether in organizations or in individuals, in every facet of its life and in society at large.
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The United Methodist Church shall work collaboratively with others to address concerns that threaten the cause of racial justice at all times and in all places.

We welcome all of God’s children and celebrate diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ability and social status. 
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