Statements (1,794)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Christian_denomination
gptkb:clergy gptkb:conference gptkb:organization |
| gptkbp:activities |
gptkb:community_service
interfaith dialogue social justice advocacy spiritual exploration |
| gptkbp:addresses |
social issues
Theological Issues |
| gptkbp:advocacy |
gptkb:United_Methodist_Women
Social justice advocacy human rights advocacy Social action committees |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
Human rights
Environmental justice |
| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:Global_Ministries
gptkb:AME_Church_Women's_Missionary_Society gptkb:General_Board_of_Global_Ministries gptkb:AME_Church_Lay_Organization gptkb:Wesleyan_World_Fellowship gptkb:Bishop gptkb:National_Association_of_Evangelicals gptkb:United_Methodist_Church_in_Asia gptkb:African_Methodist_Episcopal_Zion_Church gptkb:United_Methodist_Church_in_Europe gptkb:United_Methodist_Church gptkb:World_Council_of_Churches gptkb:National_Council_of_Churches gptkb:World_Methodist_Council gptkb:United_Methodist_Men gptkb:Free_Methodist_Church gptkb:United_Methodist_Committee_on_Relief gptkb:United_Methodist_Women gptkb:Christian_Methodist_Episcopal_Church gptkb:United_Methodist_Church_in_the_Philippines gptkb:United_Methodist_Church_in_Africa gptkb:AME_Church_Young_People's_Division United Methodist Church in the United States OPC Missions |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Lutheranism
gptkb:National_Association_of_Evangelicals gptkb:United_Nations gptkb:United_Methodist_Church gptkb:World_Council_of_Churches gptkb:National_Council_of_Churches gptkb:Presbyterian_Church_in_America gptkb:Unitarian_Universalist_Association gptkb:World_Methodist_Council gptkb:Methodism African American community |
| gptkbp:age_restriction |
must be at least 18 years old
must be at least 21 years old for ordination |
| gptkbp:annual_event |
Presbytery meetings
Conference sessions Wesleyan Church Conference |
| gptkbp:are_known_for |
Consensus decision-making
Silent worship |
| gptkbp:arts_ministry |
creative worship expressions
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Unitarian_Universalism
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement gptkb:Methodism Universalism United Church of Christ Historical Society |
| gptkbp:belief |
gptkb:the_Trinity
gptkb:Sola_Scriptura gptkb:Inner_Light Predestination Reformed theology Faith Alone Grace Alone salvation through faith Covenant Theology Sovereignty of God Covenant theology freedom of belief personal relationship with Jesus Christ Arminian theology holiness of life unipersonal God |
| gptkbp:bishop |
gptkb:Richard_Allen
episcopal leader |
| gptkbp:branch |
gptkb:UPCUSA
gptkb:RPCNA gptkb:Dutch_Reformed_Church gptkb:CPC gptkb:PCA gptkb:PCUSA gptkb:United_Methodist_Church gptkb:Free_Methodist_Church gptkb:Evangelical_Friends_Church gptkb:Conservative_Friends gptkb:organization Liberal Friends |
| gptkbp:broadcasts |
online
|
| gptkbp:campground |
Retreat centers
|
| gptkbp:celebrates |
gptkb:Christmas
gptkb:Holy_Communion gptkb:Reformation_Sunday gptkb:World_Communion_Sunday gptkb:Reformation_Day gptkb:Laity_Sunday gptkb:Black_History_Month gptkb:Easter gptkb:Lent gptkb:Pentecost gptkb:Quaker_Yearly_Meeting gptkb:conference life milestones Advent season Advent Simplicity in lifestyle Founders' Day Quaker funerals Quaker weddings Youth Sunday Lent season Mission Sunday Wesleyan Heritage Sunday Bishop Richard Allen Day Heritage Sunday |
| gptkbp:challenges |
financial sustainability
Cultural relevance cultural relevance Declining membership declining membership Theological disputes theological divisions Leadership transitions Social issues debates |
| gptkbp:charity |
gptkb:Methodist_Relief
gptkb:UMCOR gptkb:United_Methodist_Committee_on_Relief gptkb:Methodist_Health_System gptkb:Methodist_Children's_Home gptkb:OPC_Foundation Charity events Food banks |
| gptkbp:charity_work |
gptkb:community_service
gptkb:community_development community services hospitals schools education initiatives education programs poverty alleviation healthcare initiatives disaster relief community service projects mission trips food banks UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) orphanages Food banks and shelters Church planting initiatives global missions disaster relief and community service health care initiatives Sent to various countries Mercy ministry |
| gptkbp:climate |
sustainability initiatives
|
| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
Other Denominations
Other denominations |
| gptkbp:collaboration |
International missions
International partnerships partnerships with international churches |
| gptkbp:committee |
various committees
Administrative Committees |
| gptkbp:community |
gptkb:local_congregations
|
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
local missions
local outreach programs |
| gptkbp:community_health |
gptkb:Health_Insurance
health initiatives malaria prevention HIV/ AIDS programs |
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
Local outreach programs
Advocacy for social issues neighborhood engagement Fellowship activities Partnerships with local charities Local service projects |
| gptkbp:community_outreach |
Local communities
Community service programs retreats shelters summer camps mission trips food pantries food banks Local service projects international mission projects |
| gptkbp:community_partnerships |
collaborations with local organizations
|
| gptkbp:community_programs |
After-school programs
|
| gptkbp:community_role |
gptkb:leadership
advocate for social justice |
| gptkbp:community_service |
gptkb:community_development
Disaster relief Environmental activism youth programs Social justice initiatives outreach programs disaster relief shelters food pantries food banks Peacebuilding efforts Food banks health clinics volunteer projects |
| gptkbp:conducts |
gptkb:Workshops
gptkb:conference Surveys worship services Leadership Retreats Retreats for Clergy |
| gptkbp:conference |
gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly
gptkb:Legislative_body gptkb:conference regional governing body district conferences Regional bodies Conference sessions |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Mediation services
|
| gptkbp:connectional_system |
network of churches
|
| gptkbp:consecration_date |
ongoing debates over theology
United Methodist Church split 2022 |
| gptkbp:controversy |
gptkb:ordination_of_women
LGBTQ+ inclusion social issues stance |
| gptkbp:cultural_diversity |
Multicultural congregations
multicultural congregations |
| gptkbp:cultural_events |
Community celebrations
arts and culture initiatives Christian worldview advocacy |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on Reformed thought
|
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
gptkb:education_reform
gptkb:youth_ministry gptkb:American_evangelicalism gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement gptkb:social_movements American music African American culture interfaith dialogue women's rights global health initiatives environmentalism peace and justice advocacy |
| gptkbp:cultural_programs |
Arts and culture initiatives
|
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Diversity training
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
family-oriented
service-oriented community-focused |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
gptkb:cross
gptkb:Bible gptkb:Water gptkb:Fire gptkb:Dove |
| gptkbp:decided_by |
church policies
|
| gptkbp:denomination |
gptkb:Methodist_Church_in_Australia
gptkb:Methodist_Church_in_New_Zealand gptkb:Methodist_Church_in_the_Caribbean_and_the_Americas gptkb:Methodist_Church_in_Canada gptkb:Lutheranism gptkb:Korean_Methodist_Church gptkb:United_Methodist_Church gptkb:Evangelical_Presbyterian_Church gptkb:Methodist_Church_of_Great_Britain gptkb:Presbyterian_Church_in_America gptkb:Church_of_Scotland gptkb:Free_Methodist_Church gptkb:Free_Presbyterian_Church gptkb:Methodist_Church_in_Ireland gptkb:United_Methodist_Church_in_the_Philippines gptkb:Evangelical_Methodist_Church gptkb:Presbyterian_Church_(USA) gptkb:Methodism Congregationalist |
| gptkbp:denominational_family |
Wesleyan
|
| gptkbp:develops |
Leadership Training Programs
Leadership training programs |
| gptkbp:discipline |
which governs church law
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1939
|
| gptkbp:district |
Administrative units
|
| gptkbp:doctrinal_affirmation |
Five Points of Calvinism
|
| gptkbp:doctrine |
gptkb:Holiness_movement
gptkb:Trinity gptkb:Apostles'_Creed gptkb:Westminster_Confession_of_Faith gptkb:Grace gptkb:Salvation gptkb:Unitarianism gptkb:spiritual_growth gptkb:philosophy Social justice Arminianism Holiness Predestination community engagement Sanctification Wesleyan theology inclusivity Free Will Progressive Christianity personal responsibility respect for diversity ethical living Justification by faith Salvation through faith Articles of Religion interconnectedness of all life search for truth Creation Justice prevenient grace Scripture as authority Just Peace Open and Affirming Christian perfection |
| gptkbp:ecumenical_relations |
gptkb:World_Council_of_Churches
gptkb:National_Council_of_Churches gptkb:Presbyterian_Church_in_America engages in interfaith dialogue Collaborates with other denominations engagement with other denominations Inter-denominational cooperation collaborates with other denominations Just Peace Open and Affirming collaborative efforts with other denominations |
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:United_Methodist_higher_education_institutions
gptkb:Catholic_Church gptkb:Wesleyan_University gptkb:seminaries gptkb:OPC_Theological_Education_Fund gptkb:Westminster_Theological_Seminary Theological education Theological seminaries adult education youth programs children's programs religious education programs Methodist universities United Methodist seminaries United Methodist Church-related colleges |
| gptkbp:education_institution |
gptkb:Hartford_Seminary
gptkb:Houghton_College gptkb:Gordon-Conwell_Theological_Seminary gptkb:Wesleyan_University gptkb:Chicago_Theological_Seminary gptkb:Princeton_Theological_Seminary gptkb:United_Theological_Seminary gptkb:Reformed_Theological_Seminary gptkb:Indiana_Wesleyan_University gptkb:Union_Theological_Seminary gptkb:historically_black_colleges_and_universities Theological seminaries colleges and universities Methodist universities Wesleyan colleges United Methodist colleges historically black colleges United Methodist colleges and universities United Church theological colleges |
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
gptkb:Catholic_Church
Faith Formation Seminary training |
| gptkbp:educational_resources |
Bible studies
curriculum development Bible study materials |
| gptkbp:election |
Delegates
|
| gptkbp:emphasizes |
gptkb:social_justice
Predestination |
| gptkbp:encourages |
gptkb:community_service
Community Service Diversity and inclusion Interfaith Dialogue Volunteerism Environmental Stewardship Youth involvement Cultural Competency personal faith development Intergenerational ministry |
| gptkbp:engages_in |
gptkb:Community_outreach
|
| gptkbp:environmental_concerns |
Advocates for environmental justice
creation care initiatives creation care advocacy |
| gptkbp:environmental_initiatives |
Creation care initiatives
creation care initiatives |
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:community_gatherings
gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly workshops conferences retreats |
| gptkbp:facilitates |
Networking opportunities
Worship Services |
| gptkbp:famous_event |
gptkb:conference
|
| gptkbp:fellowship |
small groups
Connectionalism |
| gptkbp:focuses_on |
Methodist doctrine
|
| gptkbp:formed |
merger of the Congregational Christian Churches and the Evangelical and Reformed Church
|
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:18th_century
gptkb:1957 gptkb:1961 gptkb:1968 gptkb:1972 16th century 1784 17th century 1816 1843 1861 1925 1936 |
| gptkbp:founded_by |
gptkb:John_Calvin
gptkb:John_Wesley gptkb:George_Fox |
| gptkbp:founded_in |
gptkb:18th_century
gptkb:1957 16th century 1784 17th century |
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:B._T._Roberts
gptkb:John_Knox gptkb:John_Wesley gptkb:Richard_Allen gptkb:J._Gresham_Machen gptkb:George_Fox gptkb:Wesleyan_Methodist_Connection |
| gptkbp:future_prospects |
adaptation to modern society
ongoing discussions about unity and division potential for growth in Global South |
| gptkbp:gender |
gptkb:Female
male |
| gptkbp:global_partner |
gptkb:Global_Ministries
gptkb:World_Council_of_Churches |
| gptkbp:global_presence |
gptkb:Interfaith_dialogue
gptkb:Africa gptkb:Caribbean gptkb:Europe gptkb:Asia gptkb:Australia gptkb:North_America gptkb:South_America gptkb:United_States gptkb:Missionary_work Countries worldwide over 130 countries Ecumenical relations Worldwide membership Mission work abroad United States, Canada, and other countries |
| gptkbp:governance |
gptkb:Elders
Episcopal polity Presbyterian polity Congregational polity congregational polity |
| gptkbp:governed_by |
gptkb:Elders
gptkb:Bishop gptkb:philosophy a system of conferences |
| gptkbp:governing_body |
gptkb:Bishop
gptkb:Unitarian_Universalist_Association gptkb:conference |
| gptkbp:group_size |
around 300
|
| gptkbp:has_a_connectional_system |
for governance
|
| gptkbp:has_a_distinctive_theology_of |
grace
social holiness personal holiness sanctification |
| gptkbp:has_a_focus_on |
gptkb:youth_ministry
gptkb:Community_development Diversity and Inclusion Spiritual Growth Health and Wellness personal growth mental health awareness sustainability initiatives Youth Leadership grace spiritual formation global citizenship peace and justice ethical living sanctification spiritual resilience spiritual diversity United Methodist Church vs. other Methodist denominations intergenerational community Mission Engagement |
| gptkbp:has_a_liturgical_calendar |
that guides worship
|
| gptkbp:has_a_liturgical_calendar_that_includes |
gptkb:Easter
gptkb:Lent gptkb:Pentecost Advent |
| gptkbp:has_a_presence_in |
urban areas
|
| gptkbp:has_a_social_creed |
that guides its social action
|
| gptkbp:has_a_social_creed_that_addresses |
economic justice
environmental stewardship racial justice peace and nonviolence |
| gptkbp:has_a_youth_ministry |
for young members
|
| gptkbp:has_book_of_discipline |
Governing document
|
| gptkbp:has_children_ministries |
Programs for children
|
| gptkbp:has_conflict_with |
Disaster relief efforts
|
| gptkbp:has_congregations_in |
many countries
|
| gptkbp:has_connection_to |
gptkb:Global_United_Methodist_Church
|
| gptkbp:has_connectional_system |
Connectionalism
|
| gptkbp:has_contribution |
Peacebuilding
|
| gptkbp:has_covenant_relationships |
Accountability agreements
|
| gptkbp:has_crisis_counseling |
Support services
|
| gptkbp:has_cultural_impact |
gptkb:literature
American culture Education initiatives Influence on literature Healthcare initiatives Influence on education Social movements Influence on music Music and hymns Influence on politics Influence on social reform Influence on community service |
| gptkbp:has_discipleship_programs |
Spiritual growth initiatives
|
| gptkbp:has_events |
gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly
gptkb:conference Conferences Annual meetings holiday celebrations community service projects District Conference local congregational meetings social justice workshops Clergy Spouses |
| gptkbp:has_family_ministries |
Programs for families
|
| gptkbp:has_festival |
gptkb:Presbyterian_Heritage_Sunday
gptkb:Christmas gptkb:Reformation_Sunday gptkb:Easter |
| gptkbp:has_function |
conferences
districts |
| gptkbp:has_goal |
Spiritual growth
|
| gptkbp:has_headquarters_in |
gptkb:Nashville,_Tennessee
|
| gptkbp:has_health_ministries |
Health initiatives
|
| gptkbp:has_historical_significance |
19th century America
|
| gptkbp:has_history |
gptkb:theological_debates
gptkb:oppression American expansion over 200 years progressive values women in leadership American religious history Founded in 1968 civil rights advocacy Global mission Civil rights involvement advocating for civil rights revivalism transformation from Christian roots Scottish roots schisms and reunions |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:Africa
gptkb:LGBTQ+_rights_advocacy gptkb:Asia gptkb:Australia gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States gptkb:Ecumenical_Movement gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement gptkb:Education environmental movements Political activism interfaith dialogue Social Justice Movements Theological Education Mission Work Christian denominations Social justice movements social reform movements Ecumenical movements |
| gptkbp:has_leadership |
gptkb:Bishop
Elected officials |
| gptkbp:has_local_churches |
Congregations
|
| gptkbp:has_location |
gptkb:Africa
gptkb:various_countries gptkb:Australia gptkb:Canada gptkb:Latin_America gptkb:New_Zealand gptkb:South_Korea gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:has_meetings |
Monthly meetings
Congregational prayer |
| gptkbp:has_member |
gptkb:Unitarian_Universalists
|
| gptkbp:has_members |
gptkb:Unitarian_Universalists
Non-ordained members |
| gptkbp:has_membership |
gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Asia gptkb:Australia gptkb:Canada gptkb:Methodists gptkb:New_Zealand gptkb:South_Korea gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States Worldwide Millions approximately 7 million Congregations Clergy and laity Approximately 80 million Approximately 80 million worldwide Approximately 12 million members Methodist Episcopalians |
| gptkbp:has_mission |
Social Justice
Promote social justice promote understanding to spread the Gospel Spread the Gospel Support education Provide healthcare Guiding principles International mission work Engage in disaster relief |
| gptkbp:has_mission_trips |
Service trips abroad
|
| gptkbp:has_music_ministries |
Choirs and bands
|
| gptkbp:has_participants |
ministers
lay members |
| gptkbp:has_partnerships_with |
Local Organizations
Local organizations |
| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:youth_ministry
gptkb:Health_and_wellness Disaster relief |
| gptkbp:has_programs_for |
gptkb:women
New Members Children and Youth Senior Adults |
| gptkbp:has_publications |
gptkb:The_United_Methodist_Hymnal
gptkb:The_Book_of_Discipline gptkb:The_Presbyterian_Outlook gptkb:The_Presbyterian_Record gptkb:The_Unitarian_Universalist_Association gptkb:The_Journal_of_Presbyterian_History Newsletters Church newsletters Presbyterian Today various newsletters The Book of Worship |
| gptkbp:has_relationship_with |
gptkb:Church_of_the_Nazarene
gptkb:United_Methodist_Church gptkb:Free_Methodist_Church gptkb:Presbyterian_Church_(USA) gptkb:charity |
| gptkbp:has_retreat_programs |
Spiritual growth retreats
|
| gptkbp:has_role |
gptkb:United_Methodist_Church
interfaith dialogue local community development cultural dialogue Support for local churches |
| gptkbp:has_senior_ministries |
Programs for seniors
|
| gptkbp:has_social_principles |
gptkb:Community_service
Social justice Guidelines for social issues |
| gptkbp:has_social_teachings |
gptkb:Community_service
Social justice |
| gptkbp:has_symbol |
gptkb:cross
gptkb:The_Burning_Bush gptkb:Wesleyan_Quadrilateral gptkb:The_Bible gptkb:Fire gptkb:The_Cross gptkb:Book_of_Confessions gptkb:rainbow_flag gptkb:peace_symbol gptkb:Presbyterian_flag Celtic knot Cross and Flame flaming chalice The Chalice Quaker Oats logo |
| gptkbp:has_theological_seminaries |
Training institutions
|
| gptkbp:has_tradition |
gptkb:social_reform
gptkb:Confirmation gptkb:community_gatherings gptkb:Communion gptkb:Holy_Communion gptkb:Baptism gptkb:educational_programs Ordination Worship services ceremonies worship services celebrations memorial services social justice initiatives theological education Worship Services spiritual retreats philosophical inquiry Spiritual retreats personal growth opportunities Methodist traditions discipleship programs hymn singing Spiritual retreat locations encourages discovery of gifts |
| gptkbp:has_volunteer_leadership |
Lay leaders
|
| gptkbp:has_website |
ucc.org
|
| gptkbp:has_women_in_leadership |
Female clergy
|
| gptkbp:has_youth_camps |
Summer camps for youth
|
| gptkbp:has_youth_leadership |
Youth councils
|
| gptkbp:headquartered_in |
gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Willow_Grove,_Pennsylvania
gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts gptkb:Cleveland,_Ohio gptkb:Nashville,_Tennessee gptkb:Toronto,_Canada gptkb:Indianapolis,_Indiana gptkb:Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania gptkb:Louisville,_Kentucky gptkb:Toronto,_Ontario |
| gptkbp:healthcare |
United Methodist health services
|
| gptkbp:held_in |
July
|
| gptkbp:historical_achievement |
Formation of the church
|
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
gptkb:philosophy
Wesleyan Discipline Minutes of conferences The Orthodox Presbyterian Church: A History |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:The_2020_General_Conference
gptkb:The_Christmas_Conference gptkb:The_General_Conference_of_2019 gptkb:The_Uniting_Conference gptkb:Social_Gospel_movement gptkb:The_American_Revolution gptkb:The_Great_Awakening gptkb:Great_Awakening gptkb:American_Civil_War gptkb:American_Revolution gptkb:Civil_War gptkb:Ecumenical_Movement gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement gptkb:The_English_Civil_War gptkb:The_Civil_Rights_Movement gptkb:The_Industrial_Revolution gptkb:First_General_Conference_in_1816 gptkb:Reconstruction_Era gptkb:Scottish_Reformation Reform Movement Community service projects Civil War involvement Support for refugees Support for LGBTQ+ rights Civil Rights Movement involvement Support for women's rights Growth in the 20th century Advocacy for immigration reform Post-Civil War expansion Civil War impact Civil War split Formation of the United Methodist Church Environmental stewardship initiatives Support for disaster relief efforts Support for immigrant rights Crisis response efforts Promotion of health and wellness initiatives Disaster relief programs Formation of the Methodist Episcopal Church Promotion of peace and reconciliation Support for refugees and immigrants Support for environmental justice Interfaith dialogue initiatives Advocacy for environmental stewardship Promotion of racial reconciliation Engagement in community service projects Women in ministry advocacy Support for LGBTQ+ rights advocacy Involvement in the Civil Rights Movement Support for the NAACP Support for the arts in worship Support for healthcare access Support for economic justice Promotion of mental health awareness Civil rights involvement Involvement in disaster relief efforts Support for local missions. Participation in the Underground Railroad Formation of the denomination Missionary work expansion Participation in ecumenical movements Engagement in political advocacy Support for racial reconciliation efforts Involvement in interfaith dialogue Involvement in peacebuilding efforts Involvement in the abolitionist movement Involvement in the United Nations Formation in 1816 Formation of AME Zion Church Promotion of youth ministries Support for education for freed slaves Anti-apartheid movement support Involvement in global missions Response to social issues in the 21st century Establishment of the General Conference Involvement in global health issues Holiness Movement Formation from the merger of the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church Participation in the March on Washington Response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Formation in 1968 from the merger of the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Formation of the United Methodist Church in the U. S. Formation of the United Methodist Church in 1968 The 2021 Special Session Civil Rights Movement participation Establishment of AME Church in Africa Establishment of AME Church in Europe Establishment of the AME Church in South America Formation of the AME Church in the Caribbean Formation of the AME Church in the Pacific Islands Founding of Allen University Involvement in abolitionism Involvement in community organizing. Involvement in economic development initiatives Involvement in the Black Lives Matter movement Involvement in the Pan-African movement Involvement in the Global Methodist Church movement Creation of AME Church in the Caribbean Establishment of AME Church in Asia Establishment of AME Church in the Philippines Establishment of AME Church in the United Kingdom Formation of AME Church in Australia Formation of AME Church in Canada Formation of AME Church in New Zealand Formation of AME Church in South America Formation of the church in 1816 Involvement in the Women's Suffrage Movement Support for Martin Luther King Jr. Support for global health initiatives. Split from PCUSA Expansion into Africa and Asia Response to poverty Unification of Methodist denominations Split in 1844 Formation of the Methodist Church in 1939 The establishment of Methodist colleges The founding of the Methodist Missionary Society The merger of various Methodist denominations The ordination of women The rise of the Holiness movement The split over slavery Adoption of new technologies in worship Creation of the Wesleyan Church in Australia Development of children's programs Engagement in sports ministries Establishment of the Wesleyan Church in Europe Establishment of the Wesleyan Church in the UK Formation of the Wesleyan Church in Canada Formation of the Wesleyan Church in the Caribbean Formation of the Wesleyan Methodist Church Merger with other denominations Support for women's rights and leadership Development of the Wesleyan Church in Latin America anti-slavery movement support formation of the United Methodist Church in 1968 founding of the Methodist Church in America women's suffrage support |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Bishop_Judith_Craig
gptkb:B._T._Roberts gptkb:Francis_Asbury gptkb:Thomas_Coke gptkb:Bishop_John_Meade gptkb:J._Gresham_Machen gptkb:Bishop_Thomas_Coke gptkb:Bishop_Richard_Allen gptkb:Bishop_Francis_Asbury gptkb:Bishop_John_Wesley gptkb:Bishop_James_O._Wright gptkb:Bishop_Thomas_B._Mc_Culloh gptkb:Bishop_William_Mc_Kendree |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:Bishop_Judith_Craig
gptkb:Bishop_William_Mc_Clain gptkb:John_Fletcher gptkb:William_Penn gptkb:Bishop_Frank_J._Beard gptkb:Bishop_Sally_Dyck gptkb:Bishop_John_Schol gptkb:John_Calvin gptkb:Bishop_Thomas_Bickerton gptkb:Bishop_John_Yambasu gptkb:Bishop_David_Wilson gptkb:Bishop_James_Swanson gptkb:Bishop_La_Trelle_Miller_Easterling gptkb:Bishop_Sue_Haupert-Johnson gptkb:Bishop_William_Mc_Alilly gptkb:Bishop_Kenneth_H._Carter gptkb:Bishop_Michael_Mc_Kee gptkb:Bishop_Karen_Oliveto gptkb:Francis_Asbury gptkb:John_Knox gptkb:John_Wesley gptkb:Thomas_Coke gptkb:J._Gresham_Machen gptkb:Bishop_Michael_Curry gptkb:R._C._Sproul gptkb:Charles_Hodge gptkb:Bishop_Desmond_Tutu gptkb:Charles_Wesley gptkb:Bishop_Thomas_J._Bickerton gptkb:Bishop_William_H._Willimon gptkb:Bishop_Linda_Lee gptkb:Bishop_Mary_Ann_Swenson gptkb:Bishop_David_Bard gptkb:Bishop_Timothy_Whitaker gptkb:Bishop_Matthew_Simpson gptkb:Bishop_John_Meunier |
| gptkbp:historical_role |
gptkb:Dutch_Reformed_Church
gptkb:church gptkb:Puritanism gptkb:Evangelical_and_Reformed_Church gptkb:German_Reformed_Church gptkb:Anglicanism gptkb:Christian_Church_(Disciples_of_Christ) gptkb:Old_School_Presbyterianism gptkb:Methodism Methodist movement |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
American religious history
influence on American Christianity First independent Black denomination in the United States first independent black denomination in the U. S. First Orthodox Presbyterian Church established in 1936 First major Protestant denomination in Canada first denomination to support same-sex marriage first denomination to ordain an openly gay minister |
| gptkbp:historical_site |
Church heritage sites
|
| gptkbp:history |
With the Reformed Church in America
|
| gptkbp:holy_scripture |
gptkb:Bible
|
| gptkbp:hosts |
gptkb:Annual_Conferences
gptkb:conference Annual meetings Mission Projects |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
United Methodist Church
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Bishop
worship services business sessions |
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkb:Missionary_work Education reform Social reform Education initiatives Healthcare initiatives Social justice movements |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
Women's rights
Environmentalism Abolition of slavery Social justice movements |
| gptkbp:intergenerational_ministry |
cross-age programs
|
| gptkbp:involvement |
gptkb:youth_ministry
gptkb:fundraising_events adult education counseling leadership training workshops board meetings community outreach conferences interfaith dialogue retreats strategic planning seminars social justice initiatives community service projects mission trips funeral services hospital visits church committees advocacy work confirmation classes baptism services worship planning ecumenical activities |
| gptkbp:is_a_document_that |
gptkb:place_of_worship
gptkb:philosophy |
| gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of |
gptkb:Bible
gptkb:philosophy |
| gptkbp:is_a_resource_for |
Church Growth
|
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
gptkb:Community_service
gptkb:Social_issues gptkb:Education gptkb:Social_Media Youth Ministries Advocacy for marginalized groups Advocacy work Health Ministries |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
humanism
|
| gptkbp:is_attended_by |
delegates
|
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
open-mindedness
diversity of beliefs collaborative leadership non-dogmatic approach |
| gptkbp:is_committed_to |
gptkb:education
economic justice environmental stewardship global health initiatives racial justice interfaith cooperation global justice |
| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
gptkb:Global_Methodist_Church
|
| gptkbp:is_displayed_in |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada gptkb:New_Zealand gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:is_divided_into |
gptkb:2020
gptkb:2022 |
| gptkbp:is_engaged_in |
Local missions
|
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
scientific inquiry
|
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
Methodist community
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:prison
gptkb:Interfaith_dialogue gptkb:Community_Outreach gptkb:Cultural_events gptkb:community_building gptkb:Crisis_intervention gptkb:community_development Disaster relief Community organizing Environmental stewardship youth programs Civic Engagement interfaith dialogue Education initiatives Social justice initiatives community health initiatives disaster relief efforts mission work Advocacy Work climate action Health care initiatives Mental health support Crisis Response peacebuilding efforts local activism Advocacy for Justice advocacy work Advocacy work Youth camps ecumenical movements Advocacy for the marginalized |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:community_service
annual conferences artistic expression social justice advocacy inclusive practices its educational institutions spiritual exploration supporting the arts circuit riders Connectionalism Hymn singing supporting marginalized communities Progressive theology hymn singing supporting education for all. liberal religious beliefs promoting dialogue on social issues |
| gptkbp:is_led_by |
gptkb:District_Superintendents
Conference ministers |
| gptkbp:is_open_to |
LGBTQ+ individuals
|
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:war
|
| gptkbp:is_organized_by |
gptkb:Presbyterian_Mission_Agency
gptkb:AME_Church_Women's_Missionary_Society gptkb:Presbyterian_Church_(USA)_General_Assembly gptkb:United_Methodist_Church gptkb:United_Methodist_Women gptkb:Presbyterian_Women gptkb:Presbyterian_Youth gptkb:organization |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Unitarian_Universalism
gptkb:United_Methodist_Church gptkb:the_United_Methodist_Church gptkb:Methodism Wesleyan tradition Methodist tradition the Unitarian Universalist movement the larger religious landscape United Church of Christ denomination the World Methodist Council |
| gptkbp:is_practiced_in |
gptkb:Communion
gptkb:Holy_Communion gptkb:Baptism gptkb:baptism |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:National_Council_of_Churches
National organizations |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
community outreach
environmental activism |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
Donations
|
| gptkbp:is_taught_in |
salvation through faith
|
| gptkbp:is_worshipped_by |
gptkb:sermons
gptkb:prayer Liturgical Reformed Traditional Weekly Contemporary Informal liturgical diverse Sunday services contemporary music contemporary contemporary worship traditional hymns Singing hymns Traditional and contemporary Regular gatherings Reformed worship Varied, including traditional and contemporary |
| gptkbp:issues |
gptkb:Resolutions
|
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:H._B._Charles_Jr.
gptkb:Tim_Chester gptkb:G._K._Beale gptkb:C._S._Lewis gptkb:J._I._Packer gptkb:John_Calvin gptkb:Jonathan_Edwards gptkb:Ligon_Duncan gptkb:D._A._Carson gptkb:Al_Mohler gptkb:John_Wesley's_mother gptkb:Thabiti_Anyabwile gptkb:Mark_Dever gptkb:Martin_Luther gptkb:Tim_Keller gptkb:David_Platt gptkb:John_Piper gptkb:Francis_Asbury gptkb:John_Knox gptkb:John_Wesley gptkb:Thomas_Coke gptkb:Alistair_Begg gptkb:George_Whitefield gptkb:J._Gresham_Machen gptkb:Charles_Spurgeon gptkb:Matt_Chandler gptkb:D._James_Kennedy gptkb:Francis_Schaeffer gptkb:N._T._Wright gptkb:R._C._Sproul gptkb:Charles_Hodge gptkb:Bishop_Desmond_Tutu gptkb:Charles_Wesley gptkb:Rosaria_Butterfield gptkb:Nancy_Guthrie gptkb:Michael_Horton gptkb:Kevin_De_Young gptkb:Augustine_of_Hippo gptkb:John_Mac_Arthur |
| gptkbp:laity |
non-ordained members
active lay members |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:language_spoken |
engagement with other faiths
collaboration with other faiths engages with other faiths dialogue with other faiths Conversations with other faiths |
| gptkbp:lay_leadership |
lay leaders
lay servants |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Bishop
gptkb:Department_of_Defense gptkb:District_Superintendents gptkb:Pastors Congregational polity Elders and Deacons Church Councils Clergy and laity Bishops and District Superintendents episcopal polity clergy training programs Training for leaders District superintendents Bishops and pastors General Conference delegates lead congregations participate in church governance supervise church staff |
| gptkbp:legal_principle |
gptkb:Peace
gptkb:Simplicity gptkb:Seven_Principles_of_Unitarian_Universalism gptkb:social_justice gptkb:community Integrity Equality advocacy for social justice social justice advocacy promote social justice Seven Principles acceptance of one another inherent worth and dignity of every person justice, equity, and compassion in human relations search for truth and meaning goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all right of conscience and the use of democratic process |
| gptkbp:level |
gptkb:Bishop
|
| gptkbp:local_church |
gptkb:church
|
| gptkbp:local_churches |
gptkb:congregations
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:meets |
Annually
|
| gptkbp:members |
approximately 80 million
|
| gptkbp:membership |
approximately 12 million
over 2.5 million approximately 2 million approximately 6.5 million approximately 80 million over 500,000 12 million approximately 30,000 approximately 500,000 approximately 7 million approximately 2.5 million approximately 800,000 approximately 1,000,000 approximately 1 million (historical peak) |
| gptkbp:men_ministries |
gptkb:United_Methodist_Men
|
| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:United_Methodist_Church
gptkb:Evangelical_United_Brethren_Church gptkb:Universalist_Church Methodist Church, Congregational Union of Canada, and Presbyterian Church in Canada |
| gptkbp:military_conflict |
conflict resolution efforts
|
| gptkbp:minister |
ordained ministers
Ordained ministers |
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Global_Ministries
gptkb:Evangelism gptkb:Community_service gptkb:community_service gptkb:education gptkb:Catholicism gptkb:Education gptkb:community_development Healthcare Social justice youth programs interfaith dialogue advocacy for marginalized communities education programs environmental sustainability initiatives youth leadership development disaster relief support for small businesses Global missions local outreach Evangelism and social justice local missions mission trips partnerships with local organizations social justice advocacy health care cultural exchange programs global health initiatives housing assistance programs Church planting disaster preparedness training spreading the Gospel child protection initiatives peacebuilding efforts To make disciples of Jesus Christ Social justice and community service community health education Global outreach global mission initiatives healthcare access initiatives support for the elderly Local outreach economic development projects advocacy for human rights support for veterans evangelism and social justice collaboration with other denominations community organizing efforts Local outreach projects food security programs local community service training for local leaders women's empowerment programs advocacy for education access training for health workers advocacy for affordable housing mental health support initiatives global missions support for local artisans advocacy for economic justice support for literacy programs support for indigenous communities support for LGBTQ+ rights advocacy for voting rights support for cultural heritage preservation support for refugees short-term missions advocacy for racial justice community resilience building support for mental health awareness sustainable agriculture programs support for disaster recovery efforts advocacy for climate justice disability inclusion initiatives support for family services support for community gardens advocacy for immigrant rights advocacy for social equity poverty alleviation programs support for clean water initiatives advocacy for public health initiatives support for environmental education programs volunteer mobilization support for local history projects support for local sports programs support for international development projects advocacy for fair trade practices support for arts education programs support for local food banks support for youth mentorship programs fundraising for mission projects Make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. To be a united and uniting church. make disciples of Jesus Christ support for community health clinics support for local churches in mission work support for the arts in communities Supports international development projects making disciples of Jesus Christ |
| gptkbp:motto |
That They May All Be One
nan |
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:hymns
Choirs gospel music contemporary Christian music contemporary worship songs hymnody tradition |
| gptkbp:network |
gptkb:local_congregations
gptkb:Missionaries_of_Charity affiliated organizations |
| gptkbp:new_denomination_formed |
gptkb:Global_Methodist_Church
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:AME_Church_Connectional_Conference
gptkb:AME_Church_Connectional_Lay_Organization_Convention gptkb:AME_Church_Connectional_Women's_Conference gptkb:AME_Church_Connectional_Youth_Conference gptkb:AME_Church_Women's_Missionary_Society_Convention gptkb:Bishop gptkb:conference Annual meetings General Synod meetings General Conference held every four years AME Church Annual Conference AME Church Connectional Council Meeting AME Church General Board Meeting AME Church Young People's Division Convention Annual Church School Convention |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Bishop_Henry_Mc_Neal_Turner
gptkb:B._T._Roberts gptkb:Bishop_Daniel_A._Payne gptkb:Tommy_Douglas gptkb:William_Penn gptkb:John_Woolman gptkb:Alice_Paul gptkb:Bishop_Thomas_Bickerton gptkb:Henry_Nixon gptkb:John_Thomas gptkb:Bishop_Karen_Oliveto gptkb:Lucretia_Mott gptkb:Francis_Asbury gptkb:John_Wesley gptkb:Thomas_Coke gptkb:Bayard_Rustin gptkb:J._Gresham_Machen gptkb:William_Ellery_Channing gptkb:Bishop_Richard_Allen gptkb:Adlai_Stevenson_II gptkb:B._B._Warfield gptkb:R._C._Sproul gptkb:L._Nelson_Bell gptkb:Bishop_Desmond_Tutu gptkb:Charles_Wesley gptkb:Bishop_John_Hurst gptkb:Bishop_Sarah_Frances_Davis gptkb:Barbara_Brown_Taylor gptkb:John_L._Girardeau gptkb:Peter_Morales gptkb:Elizabeth_Eaton gptkb:Bishop_Sarah_Frances_Smith Thandeka Christopher Raeburn |
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:C._S._Lewis
gptkb:Pete_Seeger gptkb:Cornelius_Van_Til gptkb:Frederick_Douglass gptkb:Maya_Angelou gptkb:President_Barack_Obama gptkb:Sir_Ronald_Reagan gptkb:Sojourner_Truth gptkb:Billy_Graham gptkb:James_Baldwin gptkb:Martin_Luther_King_Jr. gptkb:Tim_Keller gptkb:Henry_Ward_Beecher gptkb:President_Woodrow_Wilson gptkb:Rod_Serling gptkb:Frank_Lloyd_Wright gptkb:Sylvia_Plath gptkb:Beatrix_Potter gptkb:John_Frame gptkb:Charles_Spurgeon gptkb:Tim_Berners-Lee gptkb:John_Witherspoon gptkb:Adlai_Stevenson_II gptkb:Catherine_Booth gptkb:N._T._Wright gptkb:R._C._Sproul gptkb:Christopher_Reeve |
| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:William_Penn
gptkb:John_Woolman gptkb:Hannah_Arendt gptkb:Alice_Paul gptkb:John_Greenleaf_Whittier gptkb:Henry_Nixon gptkb:Guilford_College gptkb:Lucretia_Mott gptkb:Thomas_Paine gptkb:Quaker_United_Nations_Office gptkb:Pendle_Hill gptkb:Bayard_Rustin gptkb:William_Ladd gptkb:Doris_Lessing gptkb:Hillary_Clinton gptkb:Dorothy_Day gptkb:Haverford_College gptkb:James_Naylor gptkb:Swarthmore_College gptkb:Friends_World_Committee_for_Consultation gptkb:Earlham_College gptkb:George_Fox gptkb:Quaker_Peace_and_Social_Witness gptkb:American_Friends_Service_Committee gptkb:Friends_General_Conference gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Belfast gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Birmingham gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Bristol gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Cardiff gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Dublin gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Edinburgh gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Glasgow gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Leeds gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Liverpool gptkb:Quaker_House_of_London gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Manchester gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Melbourne gptkb:Quaker_House_of_New_York gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Nottingham gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Philadelphia gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Sheffield gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Sydney gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Toronto gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Vancouver gptkb:Quaker_House_of_Washington,_D._C. gptkb:Quaker_Voluntary_Service gptkb:Friends_Committee_on_National_Legislation Quaker House of Newcastle |
| gptkbp:notable_programs |
gptkb:UCC_Global_Ministries
gptkb:UCC_Coalition_for_LGBTQ_Concerns gptkb:UCC_Justice_and_Witness_Ministries gptkb:One_Great_Hour_of_Sharing gptkb:UCC_Environmental_Ministries gptkb:UCC_Mental_Health_Network gptkb:UCC_Disaster_Ministries Faith in Action Strengthen the Church Christmas Fund Neighbors in Need UCC Men’s Ministries UCC Women’s Ministries UCC Youth and Young Adult Ministries |
| gptkbp:notable_publication |
gptkb:The_Pilgrim_Press
UCC News |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
gptkb:And_Can_It_Be_That_I_Should_Gain?
gptkb:Love_Divine,_All_Loves_Excelling gptkb:O_For_a_Thousand_Tongues_to_Sing gptkb:Hark,_the_Herald_Angels_Sing nan |
| gptkbp:number_of_cores |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:community love hope faith inclusivity compassion |
| gptkbp:occurs_annually |
yes
|
| gptkbp:offers |
gptkb:Educational_resources
gptkb:educational_programs gptkb:sacraments Retreats Webinars Scholarships counseling services worship services Online Resources Online Worship Services |
| gptkbp:official_website |
umc.org
|
| gptkbp:online_worship |
virtual services
|
| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
gptkb:Easter
gptkb:Lent gptkb:Pentecost Advent |
| gptkbp:operates |
Regional offices
|
| gptkbp:ordination_process |
requires examination
requires approval by a bishop |
| gptkbp:organizes |
Youth Events
|
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Christianity gptkb:United_States gptkb:Unitarianism Universalism |
| gptkbp:originated_in |
gptkb:Reformation
gptkb:Christianity gptkb:England gptkb:Scotland gptkb:Anglicanism gptkb:Methodism 16th century |
| gptkbp:oversees |
gptkb:Local_Churches
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Dutch_Reformed_Church
gptkb:United_Methodist_Church |
| gptkbp:participated_in |
Mission Trips
|
| gptkbp:participates_in |
gptkb:Interfaith_dialogue
|
| gptkbp:philosophy |
gptkb:St._Paul's_Cathedral
gptkb:First_United_Methodist_Church,_Dallas gptkb:John_Calvin gptkb:Geerhardus_Vos gptkb:The_Methodist_Church_of_Great_Britain gptkb:The_United_Methodist_Church_in_the_USA gptkb:Allen_Temple_AME_Church gptkb:Bethel_AME_Church gptkb:First_AME_Church_Los_Angeles gptkb:St._James_AME_Church gptkb:Trinity_United_Methodist_Church gptkb:Wesley_Chapel gptkb:John_Murray gptkb:The_United_Methodist_Church_of_the_Resurrection gptkb:United_Methodist_Church gptkb:Methodist_Church_of_Great_Britain gptkb:Mother_Bethel_AME_Church gptkb:J._Gresham_Machen gptkb:Free_Methodist_Church gptkb:The_Riverside_Church gptkb:B._B._Warfield gptkb:Charles_Hodge gptkb:Wesley_Chapel,_London gptkb:The_United_Methodist_Church gptkb:St._Paul's_Cathedral,_London gptkb:The_Aldersgate_United_Methodist_Church gptkb:The_Asbury_United_Methodist_Church gptkb:The_Christ_United_Methodist_Church gptkb:The_Epworth_United_Methodist_Church gptkb:The_First_United_Methodist_Church_of_Dallas gptkb:The_Foundry_United_Methodist_Church gptkb:The_St._Luke's_United_Methodist_Church gptkb:The_Wesley_United_Methodist_Church gptkb:First_United_Methodist_Church gptkb:St._Paul's_Chapel gptkb:social_justice gptkb:charity Reformed theology Consensus decision-making Nonviolence Covenant theology Testimony of community Testimony of equality Testimony of integrity Testimony of peace Testimony of simplicity sacraments of baptism and communion The United Methodist Church, Washington, D. C. |
| gptkbp:political_position |
gptkb:place_of_worship
gptkb:confession gptkb:philosophy gptkb:Methodism Arminianism Wesleyan theology Progressive Christianity liberal Covenant theology open communion social holiness Articles of Religion open to LGBTQ+ inclusion Cessationism Sovereign grace |
| gptkbp:practice |
Pacifism
Silent worship |
| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:United_Methodist_Church
|
| gptkbp:promotes |
gptkb:Global_Ministries
gptkb:community_service gptkb:Simplicity gptkb:social_justice Ecumenism mission work Ecumenical relations Peace initiatives |
| gptkbp:provides |
Grants
Crisis Intervention Leadership Development Counseling Services leadership training spiritual support Crisis support Clergy Training Clergy support Training for Lay Leaders |
| gptkbp:publications |
gptkb:The_United_Methodist_Church_Book_of_Discipline
gptkb:New_Horizons gptkb:The_United_Methodist_Hymnal gptkb:The_Christian_Century gptkb:Wesleyan_Publishing_House gptkb:United_Church_Observer gptkb:The_Christian_Recorder gptkb:The_Upper_Room_devotional Friends Journal The United Church of Christ News |
| gptkbp:purpose |
Religious worship
|
| gptkbp:reason_for_split |
disagreements over LGBTQ+ inclusion
|
| gptkbp:religion |
Bible study groups
|
| gptkbp:resolution |
passed resolutions
|
| gptkbp:responsible_for |
administering sacraments
providing pastoral care preaching sermons conducting worship services |
| gptkbp:retirement_homes |
senior living facilities
|
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:spiritual_leader
|
| gptkbp:sacraments |
gptkb:marriage
gptkb:Communion gptkb:Holy_Communion gptkb:Lord's_Supper gptkb:Eucharist gptkb:Baptism gptkb:baptism confirmation Two sacraments ordination |
| gptkbp:sacred_text |
gptkb:Wesleyan_Hymnal
gptkb:Wesley's_Sermons gptkb:Bible gptkb:The_Bible gptkb:philosophy Quaker writings |
| gptkbp:scholarships |
scholarship programs
|
| gptkbp:service_type |
part-time
full-time |
| gptkbp:services |
Virtual worship options
|
| gptkbp:skills |
theological education
|
| gptkbp:social_issues |
gptkb:LGBTQ+_rights_advocacy
gptkb:environmental_justice gptkb:Community_development Education reform Human rights advocacy Prison reform Social justice Social justice advocacy Women's rights Advocacy for social justice Mission work Advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights Abolition of slavery Environmental stewardship Peace activism Education initiatives economic justice Civil rights advocacy Health care initiatives racial justice Advocacy for the poor immigration reform pro-life stance Support for education Support for the abolition of slavery promotes environmental stewardship Promotion of family values Promotion of peace and reconciliation Pro-life stance supports LGBTQ+ rights advocates for LGBTQ+ rights Opposition to alcohol Involvement in healthcare advocates for racial justice LGBTQ+ inclusion debate Opposition to alcohol and drugs |
| gptkbp:social_learning |
gptkb:Ethics
gptkb:social_justice gptkb:charity Social justice |
| gptkbp:social_media_presence |
active on Facebook
active on Instagram active on Twitter |
| gptkbp:social_responsibility |
Racial justice
LGBTQ+ rights advocacy Environmental justice strong emphasis |
| gptkbp:support |
gptkb:Education
Human rights local missions Peacebuilding efforts global missions |
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:Missionary_work
gptkb:missionary_work Mission work Disaster Relief Efforts Educational Initiatives education initiatives Social Justice Initiatives Peace Initiatives Global missions freedom of belief Family Ministries |
| gptkbp:symbol |
gptkb:Burning_bush
gptkb:Celtic_cross cross and flame The United Church of Christ logo The still speaking God |
| gptkbp:tradition |
gptkb:Wesleyan_Quadrilateral
Testimonies Lay preaching Circuit riding |
| gptkbp:training |
continuing education
seminary education |
| gptkbp:training_programs |
summer camps
OPC Summer Camps |
| gptkbp:type |
liberal religion
|
| gptkbp:uses_technology |
Digital ministry tools
|
| gptkbp:values |
gptkb:Simplicity
gptkb:community Integrity Equality individual search for truth |
| gptkbp:vision |
Inclusive community
|
| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
gptkb:community_service
Service projects |
| gptkbp:website |
uua.org
opc.org |
| gptkbp:women_ministries |
gptkb:United_Methodist_Women
|
| gptkbp:youth_programs |
gptkb:United_Methodist_Youth_Fellowship
gptkb:youth_ministry gptkb:Wesleyan_Youth_Conference gptkb:United_Methodist_Youth gptkb:United_Methodist_Women gptkb:United_Church_Youth gptkb:OPC_Youth_Conference Retreats leadership training youth programs mentorship programs retreats summer camps after-school programs Mission trips Youth conferences Youth groups Summer camps youth groups and camps Confirmation classes youth councils Programs for young people leadership camps active programs choirs and bands UCC Youth Wesleyan Youth Camp programs OPC Youth UCC Young Adults annual conferences for youth |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Herbert_Hoover
gptkb:The_George_Washington_University gptkb:University gptkb:Henry_Nixon gptkb:Benjamin_Harrison gptkb:Catholic_Church gptkb:Dwight_D._Eisenhower gptkb:George_W._Bush gptkb:President_Woodrow_Wilson gptkb:American_University gptkb:Andrew_Jackson gptkb:Donald_Trump gptkb:The_American_University gptkb:James_Polk_Jr. gptkb:philosophy gptkb:organization |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|