Who We Are

Lay Leader, Vi Bautista (choir robe) and Rhonda McDonald greet each other between services at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Fremont, Calif. Photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications

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.

In the sections below you can explore our history, discover how we are organized, find congregations and offices near you and read our latest press releases.

We are the people of The United Methodist Church.

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God is at work in our lives before we know it, often through the love others show us. Photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.

What We Believe

United Methodists affirm the faith shared by all Christians, with particular emphasis on God's grace and on Christian living. These introductory pages will help you discover what it means to be a United Methodist. Read More

Seminary students ask questions of the Rev. Adam Hamilton during the seminary students briefing at the 2016 United Methodist General Conference in Portland, Ore. Photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.

Ask The UMC-FAQs

Have questions? We have answers! Here you can find our responses to many of the questions we're asked most often and a place to submit your question. Read More