GEORGIA BELPRE

No local church is the total body of Christ. Therefore, local United Methodist churches are bound together by a common mission and common governance that accomplish reaching out into the world. United Methodist churches and organizations join in mission with each other and with other denominations. Connectionalism shows through the clergy appointment system, through the developing of mission and ministry that United Methodists do together, and through giving. An example of connectionalism:…

Renewed focus on eliminating diseases of poverty!There is much more work to be done. The time and opportunity have come for us to look forward to our next movement, a project that will bring the people of The United Methodist Church together to champion global health and change the world for those living in dire poverty. In many places around the world, malaria, AIDS and tuberculosis are medically interconnected. As one disease is addressed, the others are affected. For example, as we strive to…

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