Methodism

The Methodist movement is a group of denominations of Protestant Christianity.

Separation from the Church of England

Wesley originally had no intention of separating from the Church of England. However, following the American Revolution, the Church of England cut off those of its members who were Americans, refusing to ordain ministers for them. Wesley set aside Thomas Coke as superintendent of the Methodist people outside England, and since he was not a bishop this put him at odds with the English Church. He and the other early leaders formed the Methodist Church as a separate body partly in response to those events. Wesley never, however, ceased to be or to act as a priest of the Church of England and died an Anglican. (See also the Episcopal Church.) Wesley chartered the first Methodist Church on February 28, 1784.

Related Topics:
American Revolution - Bishop - Episcopal Church - February 28 - 1784

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