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- There is no great difference in their beliefs.
- Methodists do not have parochial schools.
- Methodist do not drink alcoholic wine at communion.
- Methodists say " forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us" when reciting the Lord's prayer. Lutherans say "debts" and "debtors"
I am guessing that the order of worship may be more controlled in the Lutheran church, but that may not be true.
Addition: Methodists are allowed to change up the order of worship a little bit, especially contemporary services, but Methodists general cling to the traditional "method" of worshiping. Many people brought up Methodist are very appreciative and aware of having a printed or posted order of worship for reference, especially when things are changed around.
There are many many differences, between the two bodies. I was raised in the Methodist and Presbyterian church , which are much more similar de to the roots of the denominatons.
Lutheranism was patterned from Reformer Martin Luther a Roman Catholic priest. Although his 95 thesis was posted on the fdoor the Lutheran Church has remained the closest of the Protestant bodies to Catholic in doctrine and liturgy. Although Anglican is also similar to Catholic, there are many points of differences in doctrin which Anglican has more in common with the Reformed faith.
Methodism which came from the word Methodical traces its roots to John Wesley an Anglican priest. The Methodist church became more of an evangelical holliness and revivalist denomiation. Some churches will vary in style. While still having some similarities to Anglican, they still retain close resemblance to the Presbyterian church as well. Methodist are much less liturgical than Lutherans and have differences in doctrine regarding the sacraments of communion and baptism.
Lutherans believe in consubstantiation ( similar to Catholics) with regards to Communion while Methodist hold a spiritual significance, much different.
Methodist services can resemble a low episcopal or Presbyterian or Congregational church, but not a Lutheran liturgy at all, which again is much more similar to Roman Catholic.
I would like to take issue with the above answer. The United Methodist Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church are now in full communion with each since 2008. Both are liberal, mainline Protestant denominations that celebrate the Holy Eucharist and Baptism as sacraments. The Roman Catholic Church believes in transubstantian not consubstantian. The UMC believe in the living presence of christ while celebrating Holy Communion-like the Episcopal Church.
Both share a belief in the Apostolic Succession and both have deacons, elders and Bishops. The Lutherans are more apt to be more formal in their worship and be more "Episcopalian" than an average UMC service. But both celebrate the Christian year and festivals and both have prayer books. The UMC prayer book is very similar to the Book of Common Prayer found in the Anglican Communion. John Wesly was a "high church" Anglican Priest and stayed that way till his death. Because of this, the UMC is predominately Anglican in doctrine and theology and in its liturgy. The Lutherans have much in common with the Episcopal Church and both have been in full communion since 2002.
What else can I help you with?
What were the religions of the writers of the U.S. Constitution?
The 55 delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention, 49 were Protestants (Episcopalian Presbyterians Congregationalists Lutherans Dutch Reformed Methodists), three were Roman Catholics and 3 anti-clerical Christians.
What is the difference in being a Methodist and being a Christian?
All Methodists are Christians . Not all Christians are Methodists . The Methodists church is a mainline protestant , Anglican church , One of many denominations . Christians can be Catholics , Protestants , Orthodox or others . source : I am a Methodist
What two branches of the church split over the Great Awakening?
The split during the Great Awakening was primarily between the New Lights (those who supported the revival movement) and the Old Lights (those who opposed or were skeptical of the revival movement). This divide led to separate congregations and eventually the formation of new denominations such as the Baptists and Methodists.
Who were the drys of Lincoln Nebraska?
The prohibitionists, the "drys," in Lincoln tended to reside in relatively affluent neighborhoods and were members of the city's professional and local business elite. They were in the middle and upper socioeconomic classes and tended to be strong church members of Protestant denominations like the Methodists, Presbyterians, Congregationalists, Baptists, and Christians.
Why do methodists hate Catholics?
While there are diffrences in beliefs, Methodists do not hate Catholics.
When was Association of Independent Methodists created?
Association of Independent Methodists was created in 1965.
Do Methodists practice the Lords supper?
Methodists practice the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion. However, Methodists do not believe in transubstantiation; rather, they consider the bread and wine to be symbolic.
Of what religious affiliation was Yale University originally associated with?
The Congregationalists.
What do Methodists call their place of worship?
Methodists pray in Churches like other Protestant Christian Denominations.
Do Methodists believe in Puratory?
Although the Methodist church does not prohibit such a belief, few if any Methodists believe in purgatory.
What were the two religious denominations that benefited from the evangelical revivals of the early nineteenth century?
Methodists and Baptists
What is the difference between Protestantism and Lutheranism?
Protestantism is a general category used to describe several Christian religious traditions including Methodists, Presbyterians, Lutherans, and others. Lutheranism is a religious tradition based on the teachings of its founder Martin Luther.
