Have you ever been to a Methodist church?

I used to be a Methodist lay preacher so yes I have! Here in the UK, churches tend to be small and the Methodist Church relies rather more on lay people leading services.

It IS pretty similar to Baptist, though more moderate in its beliefs. It's an offshoot of Episcopal and believes much the same things, though it's less ceremonial, like Baptists. Act as in your own church and you won't go far wrong.

Yes; I've been to quite a few of them. I'd say they're slightly more "formal" than a Baptist church, but not by much. A simple dress or nice pants outfit is fine; as with most churches, don't wear anything REALLY revealing.

If they offer communion, you're welcome to participate; I honestly don't recall if that particular denomination ALWAYS offers communion, or if it's a periodic observance, but I know that you're welcome to take communion there if it is offered.

The minister or worship leader will ask the congregation to stand or be seated as appropriate; just follow the leader in that situation. If they use kneeling benches (I've been in some Methodist churches that do so), then during prayer if everyone else is kneeling, it is polite to do so as well, even if you don't actually choose to pray.

The minister is usually referred to as "Reverend <surname>". It's not a huge issue, so if you simply say "Mr. <surname>" or "Ms. <surname>" that's fine too (they do have female ministers); nobody is going to get bent out of shape by a slip of the tongue.

You'll probably be recognized as an unfamiliar face unless the congregation is REALLY big; people will likely chat with you and just do their best to make you feel welcome. After the service is over, if you enjoyed the sermon, it's nice to thank the person who gave it - just a brief comment like, "I enjoyed the sermon" is all that's necessary. If you didn't, then just saying something like "Thank you for your hospitality" is perfectly ok, too.

Other than that, it's a lot like most other Protestant churches; there will be a hymnal in the pew ahead of you, and probably a printed bulletin at the entrances that will give you the outline of the service. It's a very middle-of-the-road Protestant denomination, so I feel sure you'll be fine.

Yes, the Methodist is a protestant religion sort of like Lutheran and Presbyterian. they are not a contemporary worship service. For example, no rock band. They worship God. They have pastors or ministers which they can get marry. Methodist also ordain women. They believe in personal salvation and two sacraments like Holy Communion and baptism and also Eucharist. There is no dress code and some methodist wear more casually than others.

There's differences in theology, but the formats are the same. You can wear slacks if you want or you can dress up. I doubt that you'll notice any differences from what you're used to in the Baptist church in terms of how to address the pastor and how to dress. Methodists don't tend to wave arms in the air or shout amen during the sermon. That's about all I can think of.

Methodists typically don't have a dress code. Dressy casual is a good way to present yourself. For instance, you could choose a nice skirt and blouse or a simple dress. I pray all goes well for you.

Just dress decently and be respectful. If you have a question, ask it. You make a far better impression when you are honest, say you do not know and do want to know.

Furthermore, you stand a much better chance of getting someone to guide you if you say that you do not know what to do and want the help.

Call the minister "Pastor" and wear a decent length skirt so as not to offend anyone. Don't raise your hands when you're singing unless others are doing it.

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There is nothing strange about Methodists. A very calm and normal religion.

They're like all of the other Protestant faiths, though I think you'll find them somewhat less rabid than the Baptists.