WE ARE THE PEOPLE OF GOD

#BeUMC

At our best, United Methodists are spirit-filled, resilient, connected, missional, faithful, diverse, deeply rooted, committed, disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing people of God. Rediscover with the #BeUMC campaign who we are, who we are called to be, and the future before The United Methodist Church.

Disciple making

We are dedicated to the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world in the tradition of John Wesley.

We live out this key theme through these core values: Christ-centered, Deeply rooted, Disciple-making, Faithful and Grounded in Scripture.

Belonging & Inclusion

All belong and will be loved in The UMC. All will be heard, respected and engaged. All will be free to develop their personal relationship with God and to serve fully in the ministry of Jesus Christ.

We live out this key theme through these core values: Diverse, Justice-seeking, Resilient and Welcoming.

Influence, Connection, Impact

With more than 12 million members across the globe, we are a powerful connection, living and sharing the grace of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. We are committed to work for global health, education, creation care, child welfare, disaster recovery and countless other efforts.

We live out this key theme through these core values: Missional, Connected, World-changing and Generous.

Experience of God through the UMC

We embrace a Church where we experience our triune God in personal and community relationships, transforming our own lives, the lives around us, and the entire world.

We live out this key theme through these core values: Committed, Grace-filled, Jesus-seeking, Praying and Spirit-filled.

Our Foundation

The United Methodist Church is founded on a Wesleyan theology of grace, anchored in Scripture, and based in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the continuing movement of the Holy Spirit. View #BeUMC discussion guide on our foundation.

Join the story

#BeUMC is built upon powerful stories of congregations and people living their faith. It celebrates what draws us to The United Methodist Church and what we aspire to be.

Find resources for #BeUMC Campaign

Learn more about campaign and latest resources from United Methodist Communications. Learn more…
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Share your story

Share your written or recorded story of why you are UMC
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Forward your story to your district, conference, and denomination

Tell your story

How can you share the #BeUMC campaign in your church?
Every United Methodist should take a moment to pause, rediscover and reconnect with what our global denomination is all about. A new presentation slide deck is available to help church leaders encourage congregations to root into our shared beliefs, history, mission and ministry in order to stand strong and face the future — together.

"A Narrative for Continuing..."

#BeUMC is consistent with our United Methodist Bishops’ “A Narrative for the Continuing United Methodist Church,” adopted in November 2021.