#BeUMC
We are the People of God
The #BeUMC campaign reminds us of who we are at our best. As people of God called The United Methodist Church, we’re faithful followers of Jesus seeking to make the world a better place.
#BeUMC Leader Toolkit: Getting started
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Committed to the Future: Reclaim. Revive. Renew.
Each United Methodist is vital to the future of the denomination. Together, we can reclaim our identity, revive our passion for making disciples of Jesus Christ, and renew our commitment to mission and ministry.
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Foundation
The United Methodist Church is founded on a Wesleyan theology of grace, anchored in Scripture, and based in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the continuing movement of the Holy Spirit.
#BeUMC honors the core values that connect the people of The United Methodist Church. No matter the challenges we face, God is with us, and we continue to have opportunities to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!
The campaign calls us to embrace our Wesleyan heritage and envision a promising future. Every day offers a chance to live into our mission and to strive to #BeUMC — to be the church our communities so desperately need.
This grassroots effort, built upon powerful stories of congregations and people living their faith, celebrates what draws us to The United Methodist Church and what we aspire to be.
#BeUMC Leader Toolkit components
- Messaging — Four key themes are intended to highlight what unites us as United Methodists and what we are working towards, together.
- Resources — Amplify the campaign in your conference and local church via downloadable resources for worship, small groups, communications and more.
- #BeUMC — Every church member, local church and conference is encouraged to be a part of the campaign by including the #BeUMC hashtag in social media posts.
Explore #BeUMC messaging
Learn more about the campaign's foundation, the four key messaging themes and the related core values, all of which offer messaging and graphics you can use in your communications.
First and foremost, we are dedicated to the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world in the tradition of John Wesley. We live out this key theme through these core values: Christ-centered, Deeply rooted, Disciple-making, Faithful and Grounded in Scripture. All belong and will be loved in The UMC. All will be heard, respected and engaged. All will be free to develop their personal relationship with God and to serve fully in the ministry of Jesus Christ. We live out this key theme through these core values: Diverse, Justice-seeking, Resilient and Welcoming. With more than 12 million members across the globe, we are a powerful connection, living and sharing the grace of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. We are committed to work for global health, education, creation care, child welfare, disaster recovery and countless other efforts. We live out this key theme through these core values:
Connected,
Generous,
Missional and
World-changing. We embrace a Church where we experience our triune God in personal and community relationships, transforming our own lives, the lives around us, and the entire world. We live out this key theme through these core values: Committed, Grace-filled, Jesus-seeking and Praying. 
Disciple Making
Belonging & Inclusion
Influence, Connection, Impact
Experience of God through The UMC
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