Connectionalism is "a vital web of interactive relationships.
We are connected
by sharing a common tradition of faith, including Our Doctrinal Standards and General Rules (¶ 104);
by sharing together a constitutional polity, including a leadership of general superintendency;
by sharing a common mission, which we seek to carry out by working together in and through conferences that reflect the inclusive and missional character of our fellowship;
by sharing a common ethos that characterizes our distinctive way of doing things."
(The United Methodist Book of Discipline 2016, ¶132)
2022 State of the Church Report
Discover how we are embracing our roots in the Wesleyan tradition to reclaim our identity, revive our mission and ministries as a global community, and renew our call to be a church that embodies justice, inclusivity, connectivity, and active engagement.
The annual State of the Church Report is a resource to help evaluate our current realities, to celebrate the momentum of our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, and to identify opportunities and challenges as we move forward in ministry.