What does it mean to be a United Methodist?
The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. This mission is achieved by proclaiming the good news of God’s grace, loving God and neighbor, and seeking the fulfillment of God’s reign and realm on earth
One word unique and basic to United Methodism is “connectionalism.” That means simply that all United Methodist leaders and congregations are connected by certain loyalties and commitments that call us to live in covenantal accountability and empower us to be in ministry around the world.
The United Methodist Church began as a movement and a loose network of local societies with a mission, grew into one of the most carefully organized and largest denominations in the world. The United Methodist structure and organization was designed to accomplish John Wesley’s goal of spreading “Scriptural holiness” over the land.
We recognize that no local church is the total body of Christ. Therefore, local United Methodist congregations are bound together by a common task and common governance that reach out into the world. Together, we respond to God's call to authentic discipleship and responsible stewardship as shown by Jesus Christ.
If you want more information follow visit the United Methodist Church page.
What does this look like at our church?
At Salem UMC, we make no apology for strong preaching, sound doctrine and devotion to the Trinity. As we transform ourselves, we transform the world along side and in coordination with our sister churches and community partners. We do this through love, justice, mercy, and compassion - where we feed the hungry, clothe the naked, free the oppressed, walk with the poor, advocate for the marginalized and invisible. This is a lifetime walk with God, ever growing and ever deepening, and ever striving to live powered by the Holy Spirit.
Join us if you want to make a difference, if you think beyond yourself and your needs, if you think God is bigger than anything you can think of, if you want dignity for all. Join us to discover God's gifts for you and the world. Join us if you want to be relevant and lead and live a God-life.