United in Christ

Practicing Our Faith

Renewing Waters: 
How United Methodists understand baptism

In the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, "we are initiated into Christ's holy church, … incorporated into God's mighty acts of salvation and given new birth through water and the Spirit," the Introduction to the Baptismal Covenant says. "All this is God's gift, offered to us without price."

An Open Table:
Communion in the United Methodist Church

We believe the communion table belongs to Christ, not our church.

United Methodists welcome all those who love Christ, who earnestly repent of their sin, and seek to be at peace with one another to receive Holy Communion.

I do: How United Methodists understand Christian marriage

In weddings and marriage, we celebrate love: the love of the couple, the love of God for us, and the love Christ calls us to share with the world.

United Methodists view marriage as “a sacred covenant reflecting the Baptismal Covenant”

Before God and one another: United Methodists and confession

We acknowledge our need to confess our sin before God and one another, however confession in the United Methodist Church looks different from other churches.

 We confess our sins in worship and small groups to receive forgiveness and strength.

Beyond Baptism: What confirmation means to United Methodists

Confirmation is an important step in our journey of faith.