United Methodists are….. People whose actions bring new meaning to their faith.

United Methodists have a story to share with the world.  As the familiar song “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations” says, ours is “a story of truth and mercy, a story of peace and light”.  It’s the gospel story.  We share our faith each time we tell the story of how God entered the world through Jesus.  Like John Wesley, Methodism’s founder, we embrace Christ’s mandate to “make disciples of all nations”.  The story of the Holy Spirit’s continuing work is the United Methodist story.

A COVENANT PEOPLE

When you join a United Methodist congregation, you become a member of the total United Methodist connection.  “The Book of Discipline” states that, as a member, you promise God and the congregation to uphold the church by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, and your service.

A DIVERSE COMMUNITY

United Methodism 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, Francis Asbury, Phillip Otterbein, Martin Boehm, and Jacob Albright.

All persons are welcomed in the United Methodist Church.  We are firmly committed to inclusiveness.  We celebrate a diversity of people, ideas, and cultures, and are enriched by our broad history.

BIBLICAL IN FAITH

United Methodist 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 our 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 of Methodist Council, Methodists from 68 member churches cooperate in support of ecumenical, educational, evangelical, 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 our own communities to express concern and to share God’s love with people of many faiths.

INVOLVED

For more that 200 years, The United Methodist Church has 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 minorities; helping them attain equality in the church, the economy, and society.  United Methodists positively influence society through responsible social action.

CONNECTIONAL

United Methodism took form as an organized church in this country during the revolutionary period of our history.  Its structures parallel those of the United States Government.  Church leadership is shared by executive, legislative, and judicial branches.  Representative bodies carry our church functions at local, regional, and church wide levels.

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 United States and in 15 other nations.  Non-voting representatives come from affiliated churches in 25 other countries.  The annual conferences design programs to fulfill the policies set by the 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.

Want to find out more?  Seek and you shall find in our MethoPedia.

The heart of United Methodism continues to be winning people to Christ.

Come, Share, and  Rejoice with us at Christ Community United Methodist Church in Avondale, AZ!

Christ Community United Methodist Church
104 West Western Avenue, Avondale, AZ 85323
Phone Number: (623) 932-6480