There are different types of Methodism (Methodist Church of Ghana, Methodist Church of Great Britain, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, United Methodist Church, African Methodist Episcopal Church of Zion, etc.) They all meet together with the World Methodist Council (made up of ministers, professors, and bishops) which are in charge of the universal methodist faith. Each then, in part, have their own bishops or other leaders.
World Methodist Council (made up of bishops and ministers)
Baptist, Congregationalist, or Methodist, may need to obtain a special licence from the governing body of your church. Couples should ask a minister of the relevant denomination for details. A fee is usually payable to the governing body, the amount being decided by that body.
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Methodist Episcopal Church was created in 1784.
Barbara A. Moss has written: 'Holding body and soul together' -- subject(s): Church history, Methodist Church, Methodist women, Women
A methodist Church, St Nicholas' Methodist Church
Washington Methodist Church was created in 1828.
There are several mergers in the history of The United Methodist Church. However, the most recent merger was in 1968, which joined the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Bretheren into The United Methodist Church. The other well known merger occurred in 1939 when the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church, South reunited to become The Methodist Church. The previous split had occurred in 1844 over a dispute about slavery.
Gilboa Methodist Church was created in 1879.
Canastota Methodist Church was created in 1909.
Shiloh Methodist Church was created in 1825.
Rehoboth Methodist Church was created in 1850.
Tabernacle Methodist Church was created in 1857.