Merging of Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren churches
GPTKB entity
Properties (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
event
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| gptkbp:addressed |
Social issues
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
Joint conferences
|
| gptkbp:createdBy |
New liturgical practices
New worship styles Unified church structure |
| gptkbp:date |
1968
|
| gptkbp:emphasizes |
Education
Community service Mission work |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:The_Book_of_Discipline
The_United_Methodist_Church's_mission_statement |
| gptkbp:fosters |
Interfaith dialogue
Adult education Cultural diversity Youth programs Cultural exchange Inclusivity Children's ministries |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Merging of Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren churches
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Community outreach programs
Theological education Worship music Church architecture Global Methodism Clergy training Lay leadership development |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Wesleyan theology
Holiness movement Social gospel movement |
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Methodist_Church
gptkb:Evangelical_United_Brethren_Church |
| gptkbp:keyFigures |
gptkb:Bishop_Paul_N._Garber
gptkb:Bishop_William_H._Willimon Bishop_Kenneth_L._Carder |
| gptkbp:ledTo |
Increased collaboration
Enhanced communication Shared leadership Increased membership Diverse congregations |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:promoted |
Environmental stewardship
Ecumenism Social justice initiatives Peace and reconciliation efforts |
| gptkbp:resultedIn |
gptkb:United_Methodist_Church
Annual conferences Shared resources Increased visibility District superintendents Local church governance New church plants Collaborative missions Expanded mission fields Joint ministries |
| gptkbp:significance |
Formation_of_a_major_Protestant_denomination
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