Text Box: who we are

Text Box: United Methodists are:   We all share a faith in Jesus Christ, but The United Methodist Church encourages us to think for ourselves, so we don’t necessarily share the same opinions about every faith issue or social concern. And there are lots of us: 8.5 million United Methodists live in the U.S. and 1.5 million more worldwide, with the largest growth in membership occurring in Africa and the Philippines. All persons are welcome in the United Methodist Church.  We are committed to inclusiveness.    United Methodists are mission oriented and socially conscious.  We are aware of world events and strive to help those in need.   United Methodists are Ecumenical.  United Methodists have cooperated with other churches to spread the Gospel, care for those in need and bring healing and peace to our world.    United Methodists believe in social action.  We have long been involved in work with the poor, the ill, the oppressed and the orphaned.