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The United Methodist Church Releases 2021 State of the Church Report
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The Connectional Table invites those who are committed to staying in The United Methodist Church to share their hopes and expectations for the future of the church. Across the U.S., Africa, the Philippines and Europe, leaders are hosting conversations where diverse United Methodists can discuss the denomination’s identity, vision, connectionalism and mission.
A new weekly discussion series help viewers better understand their faith, their church and themselves.
Learn moreEmerging is a forum sponsored by the Connectional Table for fostering open-ended conversation about what is emerging in Methodism. Through this online dialogue, we hope to engage United Methodists with diverse perspectives in thinking deeply about what is emerging in the life of our connection.
Learn moreThe State of the Church Report shows how The United Methodist Church, over this past year, has sought to better define its missional and theological identity.
View the ReportThe purpose of the Connectional Table (CT) is to discern and articulate the vision for the church and to steward the mission, ministries, and resources of The United Methodist Church as determined by the actions of General Conference. The CT works in consultation with the Council of Bishops.
"As part of the total mission of the church, the CT is to serve as a steward of the vision and resources for mission and ministry, provide fiscal responsibility, and establish policies and procedures to carry out the mission of the church” (BOD, ¶904).
Our work is vision-directed and mission-focused. It aligns with our vision of a church that remains worldwide and contextual, vital and effective, affirming and inclusive, and connectional. Our work has as its central focus the mission of The United Methodist Church to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
A key culture shift for The United Methodist Church is the shift from a U.S.-centered
denomination to one that is more fully worldwide.
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We steward the vision and mission of the church by considering the most effective, cooperative,
and efficient way to make use of our ministry, personnel, and resources.
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We seek to engage in conversations as our church continues to grapple with what it means to be in
mission with all people.
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We work to explore ways that our worldwide missional partnerships can embody our vision of
connectionalism.
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The work of discerning and articulating vision, and stewarding the mission, ministries and resources of The United Methodist Church helps to energize and equip our church to carry out its mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
The Connectional Table's (CT) work has focused on enhancing our worldwide nature while bringing vitality and effectiveness to every level of our global church.
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This section provides information on Connectional Table legislation and other support materials, including our proposal for a U.S. Regional Conference.
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Get a closer look at some of the CT's work through these presentations and webinars.
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The United Methodist Church Releases 2021 State of the Church Report
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Discussion series explores what it means to be United Methodist
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2020 State of the Church Report: Blessed is the Church
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Vision Proposal approved by Connectional Table
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Connectional Table Emerging Project launches video segments
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Connectional Table affirms the Christmas Covenant legislation
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The Connectional Table unveils new website
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Connectional Table Issues Statement on Allocations
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Christmas Covenant and Connectional Table U.S. Regional Conference legislation relationship clarified
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Connectional Table offers live webinar on U.S. Regional Conference legislation
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Central Conference bishops back U.S. Regional Conference proposal
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Council of Bishops announces new chair of Connectional Table
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