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The ELCA is a community of faith that has a vision of a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ makes for all people and creation. Our faith is built around a strong belief in God as made known to us in Jesus Christ. Through worship, service, and education, we practice our faith, grow our relationship with God and experience God's grace in our lives. We also work hard to put our faith into action. In today’s complex world, we strive to make a positive changes in practical, realistic ways so more people know the way of Jesus and discover community, justice and love. We are one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with nearly 3.3 million members in more than 9,000 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. The ELCA’s roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther. We welcome you to experience this church right in your community. Explore the ELCA, and help us celebrate our gift of faith—with action. www.elca.org

With national offices in Louisville, Kentucky, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) focuses on the national and international mission work of the church. It serves and works with congregations, presbyteries, and synods as the central provider of resources that enable individuals, congregations, and governing bodies to carry forth the mission of Jesus Christ in the world. The work at the Presbyterian Center is carried out by approximately 325 staff members who provide overall support for the mission of the church.

Our Calling as The Methodist Church: Worship The Church exists to increase awareness of God’s presence and to celebrate God’s love Learning and Caring The Church exists to help people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support & care Service The Church exists to be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice Evangelism The Church exists to make more followers of Jesus Christ Our Priorities: To proclaim and affirm its conviction of God’s love in Christ, for us and for all the world; and renew confidence in God’s presence and action in the world and in the Church • In partnership with others wherever possible, the Methodist Church will concentrate its prayers, resources, imagination and commitments on this priority: • To proclaim and affirm its conviction of God’s love in Christ, for us and for all the world; and renew confidence in God’s presence and action in the world and in the Church • As ways towards realising this priority, the Methodist Church will give particular attention to the following Priorities for the Methodist Church 1. Underpinning everything we do with God-centred worship and prayer 2. Supporting community development and action for justice, especially among the most deprived and poor - in Britain and worldwide 3. Developing confidence in evangelism and in the capacity to speak of God and faith in ways that make sense to all involved 4. Encouraging fresh ways of being Church 5. Nurturing a culture in the Church which is people-centred and flexible