The United Methodist Church in Central and Southern Europe consists of approximately 33.500 members and friends living in 16 countries (you can find a map here), celebrating worship services in more than 20 languages and share God’s love in even more languages and expressions.
On this website you will learn more about this unique part of the worldwide family of The United Methodist Church.
Bishop Dr. Patrick Streiff
Land in sight?
After weeks of lockdown, partial openings have been decided and implemented in numerous European countries. However, even if there may be silver lining on the horizon - the reality still looks very difficult for many people.
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130 years of Methodism in Eurasia
In August 2019, people called Methodists from all over Eurasia had gathered in Uzhgorod (Ukraine) to share the joy of Unity in the ministry to God with brothers and sisters from other countries and to celebrate a special anniversary in their history – 130 years of Methodism in Eurasia. While some months have passed by since this event took place, it is still worth to have a look at the history of The United Methodist Church in Eurasia
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More than just waiting for better days to come
The Coronavirus still heavily impacts public and social life in Europe. The UMC in the Central Conference of Central and Southern Europe is facing numerous challenges – but at the same time, the church is faithfully trying to do more than just waiting for better days to come.
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Hope and help in challenging times
The measures imposed in connection with the Corona crisis have a strong impact on life in the countries of Eastern Central Europe and the Balkans. However, the UMC cannot be dissuaded from continuing to give signs of hope and provide concrete assistance.
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Difficult conditions and open questions
The Executive Committee of the Central Conference of Central and Southern Europe met from March 12-14, 2020, in Vienna, at the premises of Vienna-Fünfhaus UMC and English-Speaking UMC of Vienna.
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