The following resources have been compiled to assist the Standing Commission on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations in researching the recent history of the dialogue between the Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Church, most recently affirmed in General Convention resolution 2022-A093 and 2022-A094.
A Theological Foundation for Full Communion between The Episcopal Church and The United Methodist Church
As Approved by the Episcopal-United Methodist Dialogue Team: 2010.
Content Note: Includes a historical summary of the dialogue and a history of dialogue membership.
History of the Episcopal and Methodist Dialogue
Located in The Handbook for Ecumenism, The Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations (TEC): 2007.
Common Guidelines for Bishops, Clergy and Laity for the Implementation of Interim Eucharistic Sharing Betweeen The Episcopal Church and The United Methodist Church
As Approved by the Episcopal-United Methodist Dialogue Team: 2006.
Content Note: Authorizes continued dialogue between the two churches.
Historical Summary of Anglican and Methodist Dialogue
Located in Make Us One with Christ, The Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations (TEC) and The General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns (UMC): 2006.
Make Us One With Christ: Study Guide Version
The Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations (TEC) and The General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns (UMC): 2006.
Content Note: Reports that the dialogue is funded by the General Convention, as through the Office of the Presiding Bishop.
Mandate for a United Methodist-Episcopal Dialogue Through COCU
General Convention: 1994.