“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV), I enjoy a good adventure. I love setting out with a plan and a destination, not knowing everything that will rise up and challenge my training, conditioning, and spirit. I like being in places I have never been, charting the way forward with a
map and compass. I feel alive... Read More
About
Methodism
Methodists believe we are called
to practice the teachings of Jesus Christ in the world around us
- and to inspire others to join us in this pursuit. We also believe
in four key ways to achieve a better understanding of Christ's
teachings:
• through Scripture (what does the Bible say?)
• through the traditions of the Church (how does the Church
interpret the Bible?)
• through our own experience (have I felt this principle of
faith at work in my life?)
• through human reason (does this principle make intellectual
sense?)
Methodism itself was founded by
John Wesley and his brother Charles in 1729 in Oxford, England.
Methodism as a popular movement dates from 1738, when the Wesley
brothers began preaching and attracting like-minded followers.
In 1744 the first annual conference was held and the Articles
of Religion were drawn up with emphasis on repentance, faith,
sanctification, and the privilege of full, free salvation for
everyone, an important distinction in class-conscious England.
Methodists are known as "mainline Protestants" and
have a rich history of supporting social justice beginning with
John Wesley's own opposition to slavery in the early years of
the church. For more in-depth information on Methodism, visit
www.umc.org
