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  1. The Liturgist

    Should the UMC Schism Happen?

    For those of you who don’t know, leaders in the UMC have been planning a schism as a way around the traditionalist coalition of nearly all African, and a plurality American parishes that adhere to Biblical Christian doctrine on human sexuality, and which at every General Conference since 1972...
  2. KagomeShuko

    What should somebody fairly new to the UMC ask?

    Every first Sunday of the month, the pastors at the UMC have a time when, if people want to ask questions, they can come ask them and they will try to answer them to the best of their In the abilities. This would only be my third time asking stuff as this time is only held during Sunday School...
  3. KagomeShuko

    ELCA vs. UMC

    I've asked in both the Lutheran and Methodist forums about the differences between the Theology of the ELCA and Methodists. I understand that the movements of the churches come from different roots. I find one major difference is that the Methodist preach of becoming perfect on earth. The...
  4. KagomeShuko

    ELCA and United Methodists Differences

    I keep trying to find the differences between ELCA and the UMC. I only find one major difference - that the UMC believes in becoming holy on this earth and has more of a focus on earthly works. However, they still believe in God's grace and that Jesus is the one who saves. They believe that...
  5. KagomeShuko

    United Methodist Congregations and Hierarchy of the Entire Church

    I was wondering about the structure of the United Methodist Church and how things work for each congregation. I joined a local UMC as an associate or affiliate member (whichever they call it) as I am comfortable there for a local church, but I wanted to keep my membership with the ELCA, but my...