Mainline Protestant Churches

Mainline Protestant churches are a group of Christian denominations that have historically been influential in Western societies, such as the United Methodist, Presbyterian, Evangelical Lutheran, Episcopal, and Reformed churches. They emphasize doctrinal tradition, social justice, and biblical authority, often engaging actively in community and societal issues. These churches tend to have a moderate theological stance, balancing faith with reason, and welcome a broad range of beliefs and practices within their congregations. Mainline churches typically maintain structured, liturgical services and have a long-standing presence in cultural and civic life.