Beliefs

Noel Zierne (left) prays during worship at St. Martin Methodist Church in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Zierne was attending choir practice at the church when the quake struck and was trapped in the rubble. A UMNS photo by Mike DuBose.

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. This emphasis on what Wesley referred to as "practical divinity" has continued to be a hallmark of United Methodism today.

We invite you to learn more about our rich theological heritage.