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The United Methodist Church Releases 2021 State of the Church Report

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 7, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Methodist Church has released the 2021 State of the Church Report, which centers around the theme of claiming our identity. Beginning with Jesus' question to Peter in Matthew 16, "Who do you say that I am?" the question is posed to the UMC, "Who do we say that we are?" as the church seeks to affirm the basis of their identity in faith and service to Christ.

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  • The United Methodist Church has released the 2021 State of the Church Report, which centers around the theme of claiming our identity.
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Methodist Church has released the 2021 State of the Church Report, which centers around the theme of claiming our identity.
  • "This State of the Church Report is about how The United Methodist Church over the past year has sought to better define its missional and theological identity," said Bishop Christian Alsted, chair of the Connectional Table.
  • The United Methodist Church has more than 12 million members globally, with over 43,000 churches in 45+ countries on four continents.