....involved, committed, diverse, open. A people who try to be accepting, caring,
hospitable and inclusive. Family and community oriented. A people who are concerned
about those beyond their communities, around the world. Active in mission, responsive.
A people who love music, church suppers and a sense of community. Initiators, with a
history of creating ministries related to education, employment, health and other issues.
A people who like to tell the story of God's redeeming grace.
United Methodists are....
A covenant people: When you join a United Methodist congregation, you become a
member of the United Methodist connection. Members promise God and the
congregation to uphold the church with their prayers, presence, gifts and service.
A diverse community: The United Methodist Church was formed when the Methodist
Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church merged in 1968. United Methodists
trace their spiritual heritage back to 18th century leaders including John and Charles
Wesley, Jacob Albright, Philip Otterbein, Martin Boehm and Francis Asbury. All
persons are welcome in The United Methodist Church. We are committed to
inclusiveness. Celebrating a diversity of people, ideas and cultures, we are enriched by
our history.
Biblical in faith: United Methodists trust free inquiry in matters of Christian doctrine.
Our faith is guided by Scripture, tradition, experience and reason. Of paramount
importance is Scripture. For United Methodists, the Bible is the record of God's people
living out God's promise.
Mission-oriented, socially conscious: United Methodists are mission-oriented and
socially conscious. This is important to our faith. We are aware of world events and
strive to help those in need. United Methodists are one in faith and tradition with
Methodist Christians around the world. Through the World Methodist Council,
Methodists from 68 member churches cooperate in support of ecumenical, educational,
evangelican and other ministries.
Ecumenical: For generations, United Methodists have cooperated with other churches
to spread the gospel, care for those in need, alleviate injustice and foster peace. In
national and interfaith groups, United Methodists reach beyond our own churches and
communities to express concern and to share God's love with people of many faith.
Involved: For more than 200 years, The United Methodist Church and its predecessor
bodies have expressed concern for the worker, the sick, the poor the orphaned, the
aging, the impaired, the oppressed and the imprisoned. Our church participates in the
struggles of women, people with physical and mental impairments, and
racial-and-ethnic-minority persons, helping them to attain equality in the church and
society. United Methodists positively influence the world through responsible social
action.
Connectional: United Methodism took form as an organized church in the United
States during the revolutionary period of our history. Its structures parallel those of the
U.S. Government. Church leadership is shared by executive, legislative and judicial
branches. The highest legislative body - the only organization that can speak for the
church - is the General Conference. An assembly of up to 1,000 delegates, it is
composed of equal numbers of laity and clergy and meets once every four years.
Delegates are chosen by regional units (annual conferences) throughout the Unites
States and in 15 other nations. Non-voting representatives come from affiliated
churches in 25 other countries. Annual conferences respond to needs in their regions
by developing programs and ministries that carry out the work of Christ and support the
policies set by General Conference.
Evangelical: The United Methodist Church continues its strong, evangelical heritage.
Within each congregation is a vital center of biblical study and evangelism - a blending
of personal piety and discipleship.
hospitable and inclusive. Family and community oriented. A people who are concerned
about those beyond their communities, around the world. Active in mission, responsive.
A people who love music, church suppers and a sense of community. Initiators, with a
history of creating ministries related to education, employment, health and other issues.
A people who like to tell the story of God's redeeming grace.
United Methodists are....
A covenant people: When you join a United Methodist congregation, you become a
member of the United Methodist connection. Members promise God and the
congregation to uphold the church with their prayers, presence, gifts and service.
A diverse community: The United Methodist Church was formed when the Methodist
Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church merged in 1968. United Methodists
trace their spiritual heritage back to 18th century leaders including John and Charles
Wesley, Jacob Albright, Philip Otterbein, Martin Boehm and Francis Asbury. All
persons are welcome in The United Methodist Church. We are committed to
inclusiveness. Celebrating a diversity of people, ideas and cultures, we are enriched by
our history.
Biblical in faith: United Methodists trust free inquiry in matters of Christian doctrine.
Our faith is guided by Scripture, tradition, experience and reason. Of paramount
importance is Scripture. For United Methodists, the Bible is the record of God's people
living out God's promise.
Mission-oriented, socially conscious: United Methodists are mission-oriented and
socially conscious. This is important to our faith. We are aware of world events and
strive to help those in need. United Methodists are one in faith and tradition with
Methodist Christians around the world. Through the World Methodist Council,
Methodists from 68 member churches cooperate in support of ecumenical, educational,
evangelican and other ministries.
Ecumenical: For generations, United Methodists have cooperated with other churches
to spread the gospel, care for those in need, alleviate injustice and foster peace. In
national and interfaith groups, United Methodists reach beyond our own churches and
communities to express concern and to share God's love with people of many faith.
Involved: For more than 200 years, The United Methodist Church and its predecessor
bodies have expressed concern for the worker, the sick, the poor the orphaned, the
aging, the impaired, the oppressed and the imprisoned. Our church participates in the
struggles of women, people with physical and mental impairments, and
racial-and-ethnic-minority persons, helping them to attain equality in the church and
society. United Methodists positively influence the world through responsible social
action.
Connectional: United Methodism took form as an organized church in the United
States during the revolutionary period of our history. Its structures parallel those of the
U.S. Government. Church leadership is shared by executive, legislative and judicial
branches. The highest legislative body - the only organization that can speak for the
church - is the General Conference. An assembly of up to 1,000 delegates, it is
composed of equal numbers of laity and clergy and meets once every four years.
Delegates are chosen by regional units (annual conferences) throughout the Unites
States and in 15 other nations. Non-voting representatives come from affiliated
churches in 25 other countries. Annual conferences respond to needs in their regions
by developing programs and ministries that carry out the work of Christ and support the
policies set by General Conference.
Evangelical: The United Methodist Church continues its strong, evangelical heritage.
Within each congregation is a vital center of biblical study and evangelism - a blending
of personal piety and discipleship.
Middleton United Methodist Church
429 North Main Street
Middleton, TN 38052
731-376-0159
429 North Main Street
Middleton, TN 38052
731-376-0159
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