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Un-Tied Methodism

Un-Tied Methodism

By: Dr. Ashley Boggan Dreff- Host; Jay Rollins- Producer
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 Why do Methodists use Welch’s grape juice for communion? What is with the cross and flame logo? Explore these questions and more as we examine the roots of the United Methodist Church (and it’s predecessor denominations) to understand why the UMC is the way that it is…and where it might be going. Dr. Ashley Boggan D. hosts this production of the General Commission on Archives and History of the UMC.2025 General Commission on Archives and History Christianity Spirituality World
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