Methodist Church in Britain
Overview
The Methodist Church in Britain is the principal Methodist connexion in Great Britain.
History
It was formed in 1932 by the union of major British Methodist bodies, carrying forward the eighteenth-century Wesleyan revival and later Methodist histories.
Beliefs and emphases
It emphasises grace, discipleship, holiness, evangelism, service, and the shared responsibility of lay and ordained people.
Worship and practice
Preaching, hymnody, prayer, Scripture, Baptism, communion, and service are central; local styles are diverse.
Organisation and life
Churches are linked through circuits, districts, the Methodist Conference, and connexional institutions.
Relationships
Broader traditions
Sources and further reading
About the Methodist Church
Methodist Church in Britain