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Wesleyan Reform Union

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Overview

The Wesleyan Reform Union is a small British Methodist denomination in the Wesleyan tradition.

History

It formed in 1859 from reforming Wesleyan Methodist congregations seeking changes in governance and ministry.

Beliefs and emphases

It maintains Methodist and evangelical convictions with a strong emphasis on local church life and mission.

Worship and practice

Worship generally follows free-church Methodist patterns of preaching, singing, prayer, Scripture, and sacraments.

Organisation and life

Member churches cooperate through the Union while retaining significant congregational participation.

Relationships

Broader traditions