Who We Are
Roots of the UM family tree: Digging deeper
United Methodism began in 1968, but our roots go back to the 1700s. Explore this brief outline of our story.
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Why the Wesleys, and others, came to be called Methodists
Early members of the movement had nicknames like Holy Club, Bible Moths, Sacramentarians, and Enthusiasts. Learn why one name stuck.
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Our Wesleyan Heritage
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Methodism's American Saint: Bishop Francis Asbury
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A Founding Brethren: Facts for United Methodists about Otterbein
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Martin and Henry Boehm: Founding Brethren of the UMC
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Understanding our spiritual goal as United Methodists
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Spiritual Growth Tools
Social media: Take a cue from John Wesley
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Our Wesleyan Heritage
10 fascinating facts about John Wesley
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Our People
Women in ministry: Then and now
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Racial Justice
Dismantling Racism: What would Wesley say?
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John Wesley's 22 questions
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The method of early Methodism: The Oxford Holy Club
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Heritage Landmarks
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United Methodist History: A Map of the Wesley Pilgrimage
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Lovely Lane: A Methodist Birthplace
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Seven sites every United Methodist should see
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Heritage Landmarks
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Barratt's Chapel: Independence Hall of American Methodism
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Farmers Who Sowed Methodism in America
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Circuit Riders & Clergy
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The Hard Road of a Methodist Circuit Rider
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United Methodist Circuit Rider Quiz
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Methodist History: Circuit Rider on Skis
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What Books Circuit Riders Carried
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Freeborn Garrettson: Methodism's Paul Revere
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Revival and Growth (1817–1843)
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Ways We Grow
Finding the resilience to overcome disaster
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Ask The UMC-FAQs
Who has voice and vote in a local church? Facts and misconceptions
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Social Issues
8 Ways Church Leaders Can Move the Conversation Forward
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Following God's Call
Cuban clergy couple navigates new country and new language
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How We Serve
Pastor Appreciation: Pandemic-proof ways to say 'Thank you'
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