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The World Methodist Council is made up of 80 Methodist, Wesleyan and related Uniting and United Churches representing over 80 million members in 138 countries1. To find a member church in your area please use the A-to-Z guide located below. To view a member church’s contact details, click the blue arrow button.* denotes churches under theCentral and South Europe Central Conference of the United Methodist Church** denotes churches under theNorthern Europe Central Conference of the United Methodist Church
Clear Search A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U W Z In 1816 Wesleyan missionaries from Great Britain established a Methodist presence inBelgium. After the First World War, American Methodists became involved, as well. Theyestablished various social ministries and distributed Christian literature. When theywithdrew from Belgium in the thirties, the Belgian Methodists (about 1,000 members) werekeen to continue the work by themselves. The years after the Second World War weremarked by an increasing cooperation with other Protestant Churches of the country.…Read More Contact: Superintendent Etienne RudolphHome 23, rue de l’Aéroport St. Louis FR-68300 FranceWork Phone: +33-950-44 47 40Work Email: etienne.rudolph@umc-cse.org In 1816 Wesleyan missionaries from Great Britain established a Methodist presence inBelgium. After the First World War, American Methodists became involved, as well. Theyestablished various social ministries and distributed Christian literature. When theywithdrew from Belgium in the thirties, the Belgian Methodists (about 1,000 members) werekeen to continue the work by themselves. The years after the Second World War weremarked by an increasing cooperation with other Protestant Churches of the country. Theyjointly established several schools and a Faculty of Theology. After many conversations theBelgian Methodists left the UMC in 1969 and formed, together with other ProtestantChurches, the «United Protestant Church of Belgium» (EPUB). From this very beginningthe EPUB remained affiliated with the UMC. Some years ago, United Methodists from theDR Congo, who lived in Brussels, established a Methodist congregation. Following an openand trustful consultation with the EPUB leadership, a United Methodist charge conferencewas officially organized in May 2010. While this church has an affiliated status with theEPUB, it is now part of the Switzerland-France-North Africa Annual Conference. In 1791 Wesleyan missionaries came to France from Great Britain. In the following yearsmore than 20 congregations came into being. However, most of them joined the FrenchReformed Church in 1938. Today's «Union de l'Eglise Evangélique Méthodiste en France» was founded in 1868 in Alsace. This work was expanded to Southwest France in 1926. In2005 the Methodist congregations, which did not join the French Reformed Churchdecades ago, were incorporated into the UMC.…Read More Contact: Supt. Etienne RudolphAddress 23, rue de l’Aéroport St. Louis FranceWork Phone: 33 950 44 47 40Work Email: etienne.rudolph@umc.europe.org In 1791 Wesleyan missionaries came to France from Great Britain. In the following yearsmore than 20 congregations came into being. However, most of them joined the FrenchReformed Church in 1938. Today's «Union de l'Eglise Evangélique Méthodiste en France» was founded in 1868 in Alsace. This work was expanded to Southwest France in 1926. In2005 the Methodist congregations, which did not join the French Reformed Churchdecades ago, were incorporated into the UMC. In 2008/2009 two congregations withMethodist roots from the Ivory Coast joined the church, as well. Today, important areas ofemphasis of the UMC in France include working with children, youth, and women,evangelization, and the distribution of Christian literature. However, the congregations arealso aware of their heritage of social service and take this mission seriously by helpingpeople in need. At some places Chinese, Korean, and Cambodian congregations, which allhave the status of associated congregations, meet in the buildings of the Methodistcongregations. Points of contact between Church and society include several institutionswith which the UMC is affiliated: the Bethesda charity, five homes for the elderly; twocenters for vacation, contemplation and renewal; and seven Protestant bookstores. The work of Methodism in North Africa was started towards the end of the 19 th century.Initially, there were only a few restrictions on church work in Algeria. The MethodistChurch owned church buildings, children’s homes and clinics. But when the countrybecame independent in 1962, the situation markedly changed. First, many local Christiansleft the country by their own choice.…Read More Contact: Rev. Daniel NussbaumerHome 47, rue des Vergers Mulhouse FR-68100 FranceWork Phone: 33 389 42 29 00Work Email: daniel.nussbaumer@umc-europe.org The work of Methodism in North Africa was started towards the end of the 19 th century.Initially, there were only a few restrictions on church work in Algeria. The MethodistChurch owned church buildings, children’s homes and clinics. But when the countrybecame independent in 1962, the situation markedly changed. First, many local Christiansleft the country by their own choice. Later many Methodist missionaries were expelledfrom the country, children’s homes and boarding schools were forced to close, and Churchproperty was nationalized. In 1972, the Methodist Church fused other Protestantdenominations to form the Protestant Church of Algeria, and the work was organized as adistrict of the Annual Conference Switzerland-France-North Africa. Today this districtalso includes the Methodist presence in Tunis with its emphasis on social services(assistance for students and immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa), and on a joint servicewith the Reformed Church. The Christian Church is a tiny minority in North Africa. Butencouraged by new awakenings – for instance in the nineties in Kabylia – and against allodds, the Methodists faithfully press on. There are worship services, Bible studies,weddings and baptisms. And the Gospel is not only proclaimed but also put into action,Belgium, United Methodist Church
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which leads to the fact that over and over people are expressing their interest in theChristian faith.
1Based on membership numbers reported by member churches as of June 2018
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