Jesus-seeking

The Rev. Anne Lau Choy baptizes an infant at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Fremont, Calif. Photo by Brian Teodoro.

A relationship with Jesus, the Son of God, informs every aspect of our spiritual journey.

As a guide, as a mentor, as a Savior, we seek to follow Jesus.

As the last days of the Christmas season linger until Epiphany and we then celebrate Jesus' baptism, we are reminded that before we ever have a thought of seeking God, God is already in love with us.

This is a special part of our United Methodist heritage (prevenient grace). Jesus seekers meet him in the means of grace: compassion, justice, worship and devotion.

 

 

All baptized persons are members of their local church, the denomination, and the church universal. Photo by Mary Catherine Phillips, Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference.

In baptism, we reject sin and begin our journey as disciples of Jesus Christ. Learn more of what United Methodists teach about the sacrament.

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Social justice work is core to United Methodist values, which challenge members to be disciples of Jesus Christ who work to transform the world.

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