Methodism
Methodism, or the Methodist movement, is a group of Protestant denominations. The movement started in Britain in the 18th century and spread to the United States and the British Empire. Originally it was popular with workers, poor farmers, and slaves. Mr. John Wesley started Methodism. He was a priest of the Church of England. His brother Charles Wesley was a famous writer of Church music. There are many denominations that trace their roots to the Wesley brothers. Many have the word Methodist as part of their name, but others do not.
Methodism Media
The life of the Rev. George Whitefield,
The first Methodist chapel, "The Foundery", London.
Methodists believe Jesus Christ died for all humanity, not a limited few: the doctrine of unlimited atonement.
Communion table behind the rail in Wesley's Chapel, London. The reredos depicts the Ten Commandments.
United Methodist minister breaking bread during a Communion service
Methodist preachers were known for promulgating the doctrines of the new birth and entire sanctification to the public at events such as tent revivals, brush arbor revivals and camp meetings (depicted here in an engraving), which they believe is the reason that God raised them up into existence.
Jerusalem's Church, Copenhagen, the main Methodist church in Denmark
Wesley's Chapel in London was established by John Wesley, whose statue stands in the courtyard.
The Central Hall in Westminster, London
A Methodist chapel in Athlone, opened in 1865.
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