What We Believe

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.

The United Methodist Church shares a great deal with other denominations. Explore what we believe about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, and more.

We also have a unique heritage and areas of emphasis. Learn what we mean when we talk about grace, how we serve people around the world, and ways we grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Also, be sure to check out our answers to some common questions.

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United Methodist sacraments, rites and rituals
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Responding to Violence

God, show us how to do more: A prayer in response to violence
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Spiritual Growth Tools

Guided meditation: Be still
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Podcasts

EarthKeepers: Loving Creation across the Generations
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Ways We Grow

The mysterious, connectional act of prayer
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How We Serve

Prayers for Ukraine from around the world
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Ways We Grow

8 ways to nurture faith in young children
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The pursuit to make prayer personal
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Creation Care

Climate Justice: United Women In Faith
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What We Believe

Tuesdays at the Table
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Work, Innovation and Doing Greater Things
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September 11: We remember

Prayer for the anniversary of 9/11
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Common Questions

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Death and Resurrection Series
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What does repentance mean?
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What is the meaning of the word 'amen'?
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What names can we use for God?
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What does the Bible mean by "peace"?
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Does baptism make me a member of the church?
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Was the wine at the Cana wedding alcoholic?
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What is meant by the term 'image of God'?
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Is our time of death predetermined?
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Can we command God to perform acts?
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Where does the Rapture fit into UM beliefs?
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Why do we say "holy catholic church" in the Apostles' Creed?
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Our Wesleyan Heritage

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Promoting Health & Wholeness

Battling burnout Wesley's way
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What We Believe

The Holy Spirit at work in your life
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Personal Faith

God's presence: A model of love
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Ways We Grow

Spiritual friends watch over one another in love
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What We Believe

The Social Principles: A vision of Heaven on Earth
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New to the UMC?

John Wesley's 22 questions of self examination
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Who We Are

United Methodist People of God
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The Wesleys Take the Web

Wesleys Take the Web: The Way of Salvation
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What We Believe

Wesley Bros Comics: The Look
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