Our Faith in Action
United Methodists share a common heritage with all Christians. According to our foundational statement of beliefs in The Book of Discipline, we share the following basic affirmations in common with all Christian communities:
God
God, who is one, is revealed in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We cannot describe God with certainty, but we can put into words what God does and how we experience God's action in our lives. If we have difficulty in imagining who God is or in relating to God, there's a simple solution: Remember Jesus - for in the New Testament picture of Jesus, we see God. For more, click here: Our Christian Beliefs: God
Jesus the Christ
We believe in the mystery of salvation through Jesus Christ. God became human in Jesus of Nazareth, and his life, death and resurrection demonstrate God's redeeming love. Read more here: Our Christian Beliefs: Jesus
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is God's present activity in our midst. When we sense God's leading, God's challenge, or God's support or comfort, it is the Holy Spirit at work. Want to know more? Click here: Our Christian Beliefs: The Holy Spirit
The Bible
We believe that the Bible is the primary authority for our faith and practice. The authority of Scripture derives from the movement of God's Spirit in times past and in our reading of it today. Learn more here: Our Christian Beliefs: The Bible
The Church
We believe that the church is the body of Christ - an extension of Christ's life and ministry in the world today. We believe that the church is called to worship God and to support those who participate in its life as we grow in faith. Learn more here: Our Christian Beliefs: The Church.
The Sacraments
The United Methodist Church recognizes two sacraments: baptism and communion. These two acts have a special place in the church because Jesus modeled them, and the earliest Christians participated in them as communal acts of God’s grace.
Through the years, Christians have used other spiritual practices, such as foot washing, anointing, fasting, and helping our neighbors to draw closer to God.