United Methodist Church Westlake Village

The United Methodist Church (UMC) is grounded in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. What United Methodists believe is not an easy question to answer since our people don’t agree on all aspects of doctrine exactly the same.

The distinguishing marks of a United Methodist are probably best illustrated by a commitment to the basics of Christianity and by a Christian lifestyle.

United Methodists share a common heritage with other Christians in their:

Conviction that God has mercy and love for all people
Belief in a triune God–Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Faith in the mystery of salvation through Jesus Christ
Celebration of the sacraments
In these and many other ways, Methodism affirms the unity of all Christians in the Body of Christ. United Methodists also share four main guidelines for belief. These guidelines help them understand their faith, and include:

Scripture
Tradition
Experience
Reason