http://community.beliefnet.com/go/forum/view/44071/69879/Methodisthttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/29513063/What_kind_of_Methodist_Christians_are_weHi, my name is Nate and I am a United Methodist from a Jewish background and upbringing. A lot of my family members especially on my Dad's side don't like this but oh well. Lately I have had a lot of questions about being a new United Methodist. I trTue, 27 Nov 2012 14:55:58 -0600http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/29499437/2012_General_Conference_was_a_TravestyBecause of this past year's General Conference (and it was ugly, folks), I've slashed my giving by 65%. I've stipulated the remaining 35% only go to local outreach. I will not have any of my giving go towards apportionments for the global church.FolkSat, 17 Nov 2012 19:41:31 -0600http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/29261219/hihello I'm new here would love to get to know you. I will pray for you as well just ask.Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:35:05 -0500http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/28241237/Differences_in_Methodist_Branches.What are the differences in the various branches of Methodism? I mean,why do we have the United Methodist Church being mostly white and the AME and AME Zion churches mostly black? Beyond their racial differences of the nineteenth century,what is theWed, 31 Aug 2011 01:45:28 -0500http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/27992357/Christ_and_Communion+ I'm looking for information about a certain question, and so far I'm having difficulty finding it.Some Christians hold that the bread and wine of the Communion Service are really and truly the Body and Blood of Christ our God. Some, though, hold otSat, 09 Jul 2011 18:42:14 -0500http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/27911797/Excellent_new_novel_for_United_Methodists_by_a_former_ministerThere is a great new novel that just came out titled "Dim" (Jim Metzger) about a young Methodist minister fresh out of seminary who has a difficult time negotiating his first rural parish in eastern North Carolina. It addresses all kinds of coolWed, 22 Jun 2011 22:01:33 -0500http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/27485545/Hi_EveryoneMy name is John and I recently joined beliefnet. I'm interested in meeting new friends. I have not always went to church as much as I should. I really want to make a commitment to being more involved. If anyone would like to add me as a friend, hereWed, 20 Apr 2011 18:35:53 -0500http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/27405281/What_is_the_difference_between_the_Free_Methodist_Church_and_other_Methodist_ChurchesWhat is the difference between the Free Methodist Church and other Methodist Churches? Hi, my name is Nate and I would love to learn more about different Methodist Churches along with the United Methodist Church and how they relate to each other andWed, 06 Apr 2011 12:25:04 -0500http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/27240209/please_helpI feel so disconected from god and I need help finding bible passages on prayer. Could you please help me be teaching me to pray for myself I don't know how. I never pray for myself . I pray more for others than I do myself so if you could help meSun, 13 Mar 2011 16:04:29 -0500http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/26271549/Dating_QuestionHello I'm new here and I need some answers. I'm Wicca and my boyfriend of two years is returning to Methodist. He was raised Methodist but when he joined the U.S. Navy he fell out of the religion. I was wondering if its going to go any farther than tTue, 16 Nov 2010 06:58:23 -0600