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What does it mean to be United Methodist? Parker United Methodist Church is a Connectional church, which means it does not exist as an independent congregation, but it is connected to other Methodist churches throughout the world. (1 Corinthians 12:12-14) Parker UMC is an *Episcopal* church, meaning it submits to the biblical and ancient church office of Bishop. A Bishop is an overseer (episcopos in the Greek) who exercises pastoral care over a group of churches in a geographical area. The Bishop for the NC Conference (Annual Conference) is the Reverend AL Gwinn. (Titus 1:7-9) Parker church government is *Representative, not congregational. In the United Methodist Church, congregational leaders are elected to represent the members of the church by virtue of their spiritual gifts. The congregation does not usually vote on issues, but the representatives do. Methodism is an Evangelical* movement, which upholds the preaching of the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ, and believes that salvation comes from being “born again” or regeneration into the Kingdom of Heaven. (John 3:5,6) Methodism is committed to *Holiness. God’s holiness, on a personal level, includes the complete dedication of one’s self, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to God. Socially, we desire to bring the principles of the Gospel to bear on the present needs and sins of society. (1 Thessalonians 3:13, 4:7)* Methodists believe in the *Universality* of the Body of Christ. The church of Jesus Christ is compromised of all people who have received Jesus as Lord and Savior, regardless of denominational background. (Ephesians 4:3-6) Methodism is historically *Charismatic. Methodists have traditionally believed that God has poured out spiritual gifts on the people of God for the purpose of building up the church and giving the world the Good News. This is seen in the traditional office of “Lay Speaker”: i.e. those who are seen to have a spiritual gift for preaching and teaching and given this ministry; and yet are not ordained ministers. (Acts 2:17,18)* United Methodists believe in The Triune God-head (Father, Son and Holy Ghost). We hold in faith the mystery of salvation in and through Jesus Christ alone. At the heart of the Gospel of salvation is God’s incarnation in Jesus Christ. Justification as sinners is by grace through faith. We believe in Jesus life and teaching, His atoning death, His resurrection, His sovereign presence in history, His triumph over evil and death, and His promised return. God loves us in spite of our sins and judges us, summons us to repentance, pardons us, receives us by that grace given to us in Jesus Christ, and gives us the hope of eternal life. We believe in the indwelling and the activity of the Holy Spirit. We believe that the reign of God is both a present and future reality. We recognize the authority of Scripture. We acknowledge God’s Grace. By grace we mean the undeserved, unmerited, and loving action of God in human existence through the ever-present Holy Spirit. God’s grace is undivided, yet it precedes salvation as “prevenient grace”, continues in “justifying grace”, and is brought to fruition in “sanctifying grace.” Finally we believe in faith evident in works of mission, service, and nurturing. ‘The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church’ 2000. Statement of Faith The Apostles Creed We believe in God, the Father Almighty Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by The Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilot, was crucified, died and buried. He descended to the dead and on the third day He rose again; He ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty and will come again to judge the living and the dead We believe in the Holy Spirit, The holy universal church, The communion of saints, The forgiveness of sins, The resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting. Amen. *For more information on the United Methodist Church* *click here.*

Parker UMC is an Episcopal church, meaning it submits to the biblical and ancient church office of Bishop. A Bishop is an overseer (episcopos in the Greek) who exercises pastoral care over a group of churches in a geographical area. The Bishop for the NC Conference (Annual Conference) is the Reverend AL Gwinn. (Titus 1:7-9)

Parker church government is Representative, not congregational. In the United Methodist Church, congregational leaders are elected to represent the members of the church by virtue of their spiritual gifts. The congregation does not usually vote on issues, but the representatives do.

Methodism is an Evangelical movement, which upholds the preaching of the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ, and believes that salvation comes from being “born again” or regeneration into the Kingdom of Heaven. (John 3:5,6)

Methodism is committed to Holiness. God’s holiness, on a personal level, includes the complete dedication of one’s self, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to God. Socially, we desire to bring the principles of the Gospel to bear on the present needs and sins of society. (1 Thessalonians 3:13, 4:7)

Methodists believe in the Universality of the Body of Christ. The church of Jesus Christ is compromised of all people who have received Jesus as Lord and Savior, regardless of denominational background. (Ephesians 4:3-6)

Methodism is historically Charismatic. Methodists have traditionally believed that God has poured out spiritual gifts on the people of God for the purpose of building up the church and giving the world the Good News. This is seen in the traditional office of “Lay Speaker”: i.e. those who are seen to have a spiritual gift for preaching and teaching and given this ministry; and yet are not ordained ministers. (Acts 2:17,18)

United Methodists believe in The Triune God-head (Father, Son and Holy Ghost). We hold in faith the mystery of salvation in and through Jesus Christ alone. At the heart of the Gospel of salvation is God’s incarnation in Jesus Christ. Justification as sinners is by grace through faith. We believe in Jesus life and teaching, His atoning death, His resurrection, His sovereign presence in history, His triumph over evil and death, and His promised return. God loves us in spite of our sins and judges us, summons us to repentance, pardons us, receives us by that grace given to us in Jesus Christ, and gives us the hope of eternal life. We believe in the indwelling and the activity of the Holy Spirit. We believe that the reign of God is both a present and future reality. We recognize the authority of Scripture. We acknowledge God’s Grace. By grace we mean the undeserved, unmerited, and loving action of God in human existence through the ever-present Holy Spirit. God’s grace is undivided, yet it precedes salvation as “prevenient grace”, continues in “justifying grace”, and is brought to fruition in “sanctifying grace.” Finally we believe in faith evident in works of mission, service, and nurturing.

‘The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church’ 2000.

Statement of Faith

The Apostles Creed

We believe in God, the Father Almighty Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by The Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilot, was crucified, died and buried. He descended to the dead and on the third day He rose again; He ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty and will come again to judge the living and the dead We believe in the Holy Spirit, The holy universal church, The communion of saints, The forgiveness of sins, The resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting. Amen.

For more information on the United Methodist Church

click here.

What does it mean to be United Methodist?

Statement of Faith