Free Methodist Church - USA

06/02/2026

"God's law for all human life, personal and social, is expressed in two divine commands: Love the Lord God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. These commands reveal what is best for persons in their relationship with God, others and society. They set forth the principles of human duty in both individual and social action.

"They recognize God as the only Sovereign. All people as created by Him and in His image have the same inherent rights regardless of gender, race or color. All should therefore give God absolute obedience in their individual, social and political acts. They should strive to secure to everyone respect for their person, their rights and their greatest happiness in the possession and exercise of the right within the moral law" (The Statements of Belief for the Free Methodist Church USA).

Visit https://buff.ly/bYPlEaP to read and share more about our Statements of Belief. These are available in multiple translations including English, Spanish and Swahili.

06/02/2026

"When Peter first stood to address the 120 believers expectantly praying in Acts 1:15, he began by saying, 'brothers and sisters,' in the NIV version. It is a small detail that represents a translation choice made because God’s family, adelphoi in Koine Greek, includes male and female, created in His image" (Bishop Kaye Kolde).

06/01/2026

"Pray for peace and unity among the communities of South Sudan, asking God to use the church to lead in the way of peace and demonstration of unity in the body of Christ" (Prayer Guide - South Sudan: June 26, 2026).

Read the latest articles including "Light is Rising," by Rev. Dr. Kevin Austin, "From Sponsored Child to Legal Advocate," by Amber Jennings, "Five Years and Counting," by Emily Hlavka Freed, and more in the June issue of Heartbeat by visiting https://buff.ly/QM7r3DN.

You can also download the updated Prayer Guide to add to your daily prayers throughout June at https://buff.ly/K7xFhTS.

05/31/2026

"To sing the Psalms then is to do more than preserve an old tradition. It’s to embrace a living practice that helps us navigate faith in a changing world. In raising these ancient melodies, we join our small voices with the eternal song of the saints, declaring that though the world changes, the steadfast love of the Lord endures forever" (Joel Webb).

Read, find inspiration from, and share more of, "Rejuvenating and Recentering the Psalms," written by Joel Webb, by visiting https://buff.ly/LvSeW3w.

05/31/2026

How do we find the balance between God’s sovereignty and love?

Explore Kristian Klepes’ insightful article, “Relational Foreknowledge: Balancing God’s Sovereignty and Love,” featured in Light + Life Magazine. Discover how predestination and prevenient grace intersect with humility and how God knows our hearts. It’s a fascinating read that encourages us to explore Scripture more deeply.

Visit Light + Life Magazine online at https://lightandlife.fm to read the full article.

05/30/2026

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts 2:42). Our church family is looking forward to gathering in fellowship with you and your family to praise our Lord. In-person and online worship service information is available at https://buff.ly/OeqDQYW.

05/29/2026

Stay informed about Free Methodists and our global church by visiting https://buff.ly/3Y7xOZS. Free Methodist World Missions offers a wealth of valuable information on various regions and individual countries. Discover specific prayer needs, read informative articles, explore historical accounts of churches and new church plants, watch and share engaging videos, learn more about countries through statistics, print bulletin inserts, get information about current projects, and much more.

You can dive deeper into specific countries like Paraguay. Learn more about prayer for the Holy Spirit's guidance to bring about the restoration Paraguay needs, the five established churches and 13 church plants, and read "Redeemed Life - Redeeming Work," by Beth Gómez. You can also watch Prayercast videos and get country and Annual Conference statistics, and print bulletin inserts.

This site is an excellent resource for those looking to contribute positively to our global family and for churches that wish to share this information with their members.

05/28/2026

The Marston Memorial Historical Center & Free Methodist Archive offers a variety of publications, collections and resources that can be explored online at https://buff.ly/wAAXQrF. Those who are looking for an in-person experience, appointments can be made to visit and explore the impressive Hugh A. White Library and the stunning Zahniser Chapel.

The Hugh A. White Library is an ideal destination for those looking to complete assignments, conduct research for writing projects, or simply take a deeper dive into Free Methodist history.

The Zahniser Chapel provides a unique and unparalleled experience, attracting visitors from around the globe who are impressed by its remarkable historical and architectural details. Be sure to plan a visit to the Marston Memorial Historical Center & Free Methodist Archive to discover all that it has to offer.

05/28/2026

Read amazing articles that were featured all throughout May 2026 in Light + Life Magazine!

The May 2026 Light + Life Magazine Newsletter is now available at
https://buff.ly/5FqZYq7. Discover and share inspiring articles covering a diverse range of topics such as church and family life, theology and culture, faithful living, women in ministry, prayer, mindfulness, and much more. Visit and bookmark Light + Life Magazine online at https://buff.ly/2eyxFPR to read and share articles from June 2026 as they become available.

05/28/2026

"Wesleyan theology insists on striking the balance found in Scripture — one that preserves God’s sovereignty while also honoring God’s love, thereby reflecting the relational heart of God" (Kristian Klepes).