Methodist Worship and Liturgy
Worship in Methodism is both structured and flexible, reflecting the movement’s emphasis on spiritual discipline and heartfelt devotion. Services typically include Scripture readings, prayer, preaching, and hymn singing, creating a rhythm that nurtures both mind and spirit.
The liturgy provides a framework for worship while allowing space for personal reflection and communal expression. Hymns, often written by Charles Wesley, serve as both theological teaching tools and instruments of spiritual experience. Communion services, baptism, and other acts of worship are understood as encounters with God’s grace that strengthen faith and community.
Methodist worship emphasises participation, encouraging congregants to engage fully with the message, ritual, and music. Whether in urban churches, rural chapels, or open-air settings, the worship experience reinforces the Methodist values of holiness, service, and communal connection. It is through this rich tradition of liturgy that Methodists continue to cultivate devotion, reflection, and active discipleship.
