Tarlac Philippines Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc.
What drives our institution?
OUR VISION
To empower the Tarlac Philippines Annual Conference to be a beacon of Jesus Christ’s light, justice, and love and to cultivate communities that not only proclaim the gospel but live it out in transformative ways – bringing hope, healing, and change to the world.
OUR MISSION
The Tarlac Philippines Annual Conference exists to glorify God by nurturing faithful disciples and transforming communities through the love of Christ. We are called to live out the holiness of heart and life, equipping churches and leaders to serve with compassion, justice, and grace. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to be a witness of God's kingdom here on earth.
OUR CHRISTIAN BELIEFS
United Methodists share a common heritage with all Christians. According to our foundational statement of beliefs in The Book of Discipline, we share the following basic affirmations in common with all Christian communities:
Our Christian Beliefs: God. God, who is one, is revealed in three distinct persons. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: Jesus. We believe in the mystery of salvation through Jesus Christ. God became human in Jesus of Nazareth; and his life, death and resurrection demonstrate God’s redeeming love. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is God’s present activity in our midst. When we sense God’s leading, God’s challenge, or God’s support or comfort, it’s the Holy Spirit at work. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: Human Beings. Genesis 1:27 asserts that we’ve been made in the image of the Creator. Like God we have the capacity to love and care, to communicate, and to create. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: The Church. The church is the body of Christ, an extension of Christ’s life and ministry in the world today. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: The Bible. We believe that the Bible is the primary authority for our faith and practice. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: God’s Reign. The kingdom or reign of God is both a present reality and future hope. Read More