WHAT METHODISTS BELIEVE


          As United Methodists, we have an obligation to bear a faithful Christian witness to Jesus Christ, the living reality at the center of the Church's life and witness. To fulfill this obligation, we reflect critically on our biblical and theological inheritance, striving to express faithfully the witness we make in our own time. United Methodists share basic affirmations in common with all Christian communities.

          With many other Protestants, we recognize the two sacraments in which Christ himself participated: baptism and the Lord's Supper.

Baptism
  • Through baptism we are joined with the church and with Christians everywhere.
  • Baptism is a symbol of new life and a sign of God's love and forgiveness of our sins.
  • Persons of any age can be baptized.
  • We baptize by sprinkling, immersion or pouring.
  • A person receives the sacrament of baptism only once in his or her life.
          Read By Water and Spirit the church's official statement on baptism.

The Lord's Supper (Holy Communion, Eucharist)
  • The Lord's Supper is a holy meal of bread and wine that symbolizes the body and blood of Christ.
  • The Lord's Supper recalls the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and celebrates the unity of all the members of God's family.
  • By sharing this meal, we give thanks for Christ's sacrifice and are nourished and empowered to go into the world in mission and ministry.
  • We practice "open communion," welcoming all who love Christ, repent of their sin, and seek to live in peace with one another.
          Read This Holy Mystery the church's official statement on communion.

To learn more about Methodist beliefs please visit the Official United Methodist Church website.
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