- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- UMC Logo
- Date of Original:
- 1708/2022
- Subject:
- Crosses
Flame
Logos (Symbols)
United Methodist Church (U.S.)
Methodists--United States - Location:
- United States, 39.76, -98.5
- Medium:
- logos
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- The Cross and Flame of the United Methodist Church represent the denomination's relationship to Christ and the Holy Spirit, respectively. The image also symbolizes founder John Wesley's epiphany during a Moravian meeting in 1738, when he felt his "heart strangely warmed."
Image of the United Methodist Church logo. The symbol features a thin black cross behind which a bright red stylized flame appears. The Cross and Flame of the United Methodist Church represent the denomination's relationship to Christ and the Holy Spirit, respectively. The image also symbolizes founder John Wesley's epiphany during a Moravian meeting in 1738, when he felt his "heart strangely warmed." - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/united-methodist-church/m-4776/
- Rights Holder:
- Reprinted by permission of General Council on Finance and Administration of The United Methodist Church
- Additional Rights Information:
- Please contact holding institution for information regarding use and copyright status.
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/united-methodist-church
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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