(From left) Regina Henderson, Bishop John Schol, George Howard and Elizabeth Lee commission Kathleen Pryor. Pryor is one of 29 young adult missionaries commissioned and sent into service by the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries at the Interchurch Center Chapel in New York on Aug. 12, 2013. A GBGM photo by Cassandra Zampini.

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.

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Though one body, we continue to celebrate individuality and cultural identity. he People of God campaign launched in 2020 as a celebration of the core values that connect the people of The United Methodist Church. We are faithful, missional, justice-seeking, spirit-filled, deeply rooted, connected, resilient and diverse people of God. Image by United Methodist Communications.

Diverse

Though one body, we continue to celebrate individuality and cultural identity. Read More

The People of God campaign celebrates the core values that connect the people of The United Methodist Church. We are faithful, missional, committed, spirit-filled, deeply rooted, connected, resilient, justice-seeking and diverse people of God. We challenge unjust systems and work to secure equal opportunities for all.

Justice-seeking

We challenge unjust systems and work to secure equal opportunities for all. Read More

We persevere through trials and face tomorrow with God at our side. The People of God campaign launched in 2020 as a celebration of the core values that connect the people of The United Methodist Church. We are faithful, missional, committed, spirit-filled, deeply rooted, connected, resilient and diverse people of God.

Resilient

We persevere through trials and face tomorrow with God at our side. Read More

The #BeUMC campaign reminds us of who we are at our best. As people of God called The United Methodist Church, we’re faithful followers of Jesus seeking to make the world a better place. Welcoming/Greet social media image.

Welcoming

We open our hearts, minds and doors to all people. Read More