Recentering the Sacraments for the future of the UMC: A Study of Transformation Available through the Font and the Table Open Access
VandeLune Darnall, Shawna (Spring 2024)
Abstract
From its beginnings as a revitalization movement to its current form as a global denomination, the United Methodist Church is based on the pillars of sacramentality and evangelicalism. As local congregations and denominational structures navigate Methodist splintering, ministry in a polarized society, and continual mainline decline, there is a need now to recenter the sacraments. Having the sacraments central within our Methodist faith is not a new idea, as the Wesley brothers started a revival including the reclaiming of the grace giving power of the sacraments. I hypothesized and found it to be true for the people of Trinity United Methodist Church that when the sacraments are intentionally made central, God still sparks and sustains revival. For the entirety of 2023, I took every opportunity to enhance understanding of God working through the sacraments. This culminated with two sermons and a three-week evening study. Increasing theological understanding of Baptism and Holy Communion has positive impact on worship experience, boosts eagerness towards receiving the sacraments, and urges living sacramentally in the world.
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