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The Global Methodist Church is deeply committed to sharing the peace of Christ with others and advocating for God's justice for all people. At the same time, it expects its deacons, elders, and bishops to act with restraint and modesty when it comes to addressing social and political policy matters.

Men wear everything from jeans and casual shirts to suits and ties. Women wear skirts, slacks, dresses, or pantsuits. As befits a suburban, semi-rural congregation, we tend toward being less formal in our attire. Wear what you are comfortable to worship in.

There really is no set church dress code, but in general, wearing denim should be avoided. Unless your church clearly states that jeans are OK, it's best to avoid wearing them for Sunday services. Depending on the church you attend, you may go to evening services or services that are held during the week.

The United Methodist Church does not have an "official" version or translation of the Bible. Protestant denominations seldom designate a single Bible translation for use.

The rules from Wesley, the founder of Methodism, are simple: "Do no harm. Do good. Stay in love with God."

Methodists believe that people should have a very personal relationship with God that transforms their lives. They also have a concern for people in society who need help. They believe that faith in God should lead people into service for others.

What to wear…we have no dress code or expectations of formal or informal attire. On a typical Sunday, some folks wear suits and dresses, and others wear jeans and T-shirts. Others dress somewhere in between.

They are part of a larger schism within other mainline Protestant denominations (namely, Episcopalians and Baptists), ostensibly over the propriety of same-sex marriage and the ordination of LGBTQ clergy, though in reality, over a broader array of cultural touchpoints involving sexuality, gender and religious pluralism ...