Is it just me . . . or is something missing? I see less and less of our beloved United Methodist cross and flame symbol. It apparently is being hidden under the proverbial bushel. It is becoming less predominant on church buildings, websites and even denominational publications.
Most of us know the origins of our insignia (brand) . . . having been created in 1968 at the merger of two great denominations, but have you taken a hard look at it lately? The official version depicts the dual flame (representing the Holy Spirit) slightly taller than the slender cross. No mistake that the predominant feature is the flame and has a direct association with John Wesley, whose “heart was strangely warmed.”
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