Methodism grew from the methodical and scrupulous study habits of John Wesley, his brother, Charles Wesley, and a few other students at Oxford University in England in the 1720s and 30s. As members of the Church of England the Wesley brothers each traveled to the colony of Georgia as missionaries to the settlers and the native inhabitants. Both returned to England and preached the value of virtuous living. Methodism spread in the colonies via circuit-riding preachers and laymen. Charles Wesley wrote thousands of hymn, many of which are in common use today at many different denominations.
For more information about the Wesleys:
http://gbgm-umc.org/UMhistory/Wesley/
For more on the history of the Methodist Church:
http://karchives.umc.org/interior.asp?mid=522
For information on many related topics visit the United Methodist Church main site at:
www.umc.org
EVENTS AT LAKEWOOD UMC
Lakewood Summer Arts Faire
This annual event is held at Lakewood UMC, usually in September. Every year LSAF brings together leading local artists and the East Dallas community in a family-friendly environment where patrons can view, enjoy and purchase fine art. Each of the last four years we have had over thirty-five artists, many well-known in the Dallas arts community, and some showing their work to the public for the first time. All proceeds from Lakewood Summer Arts Faire support charities in the Dallas community. Some of the organizations that have benefitted from LSAF include The Firehouse After School Program, Inc. and Lakewood Relief Fund.
Please visit the site:
www.lakewoodsummerartsfaire.org
ORGANIZATIONS RELATED TO THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
United Methodist Committee on Relief
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/
Methodist Children's Home
Waco, Texas
www.methodistchildrenshome.org
Theological, Seminary and Divinity Schools
Some of the Theological and Seminary Schools under the United Methodist Church Board of Higher Education and Ministry include:
The Divinity School, Duke University
Wesley Theoligical Seminary, Washington, DC
Boston University School of Theology
Perkins School of Theology, SMU
Candler School of Theology, Emory University
Many other colleges and universities are related to the United Methodist Church. For more information visit the following site:
http://www.gbhem.org/gbhem/seminaries.html
