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Parishioners of predominantly white Foundry United Methodist Church and predominantly black Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington greet each other during a 'service of confession and repentance.' A UMNS photo © Jay Mallin.

As one of our hymns states, "The church is not a building, the church is not a steeple, the church is not a resting place, the church is a people" ("We Are the Church" United Methodist Hymnal #558).

The United Methodist Church connects more than 12 million members on four continents, and engages in ministry all around the world. We speak many languages, come from various cultures, and span generations. Yet, we are united in our faith in Jesus Christ. 

Learn more about the amazing people called United Methodists. 

Amazing UMC Heroes artwork by Troy Dossett, United Methodist Communications
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Who We Are

Amazing UMC heroes of The United Methodist Church

Meet some United Methodists doing extraordinary things, as difference makers in their communities or through courageous acts.

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Sean Santellan, a member of Napa Methodist Church in Napa, California, turned "trash to toilets" when the 6-year-old joined in his church's capital campaign for renovations by collecting recyclables. Photo courtesy of Napa Methodist Church
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Amazing Kids of The United Methodist Church

Our children are doing amazing things - raising funds to build wells, selling lemonade to assist others, and offering free bike helmets to keep kids safe.

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United Methodists Today

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Women of the UMC

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Black Church UMC

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  • Mary McLeod Bethune with the 1928 graduating class of Bethune-Cookman College. Courtesy of Florida State Library and Archives.

    Who We Are

    Methodist Women's History: Mary McLeod Bethune
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  • Historic photo of Susan Angeline Collins, taken in Los Angeles, California. Collins served as a Methodist missionary in Africa for 31 years. Image courtesy of the General Commission on Archives and History.

    Who We Are

    African American Woman's Incredible Life as a Methodist Missionary
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  • Image of the Rev. Charles Albert Tindley. Courtesy of Tindley Temple United Methodist Church, Philadelphia, PA.

    Who We Are

    Tindley Temple: A Highlight of Methodist History
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  • United Methodist deaconess Clara Ester serves as national vice president of United Methodist Women. File photo by Mike DuBose, United Methodist Communications.

    Who We Are

    Inspired by MLK to make a difference through love: Clara Ester
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Native Peoples of the UMC

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  • UMCOR aids indigenous earthquake survivors

    Impact Articles

    UMCOR aids indigenous earthquake survivors
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  • Native American Ministries Sunday Mother and Daughter

    Native American Ministries Sunday Ministry Article
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  • How We Serve

    Honoring WWI code talker, Native veterans
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  • How We Serve

    Study gives snapshot of Native American ministries in The United Methodist Church
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Young People of the UMC

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