Question about Methodist Confession

[findinghope06]

my friend asked me something last night and i was wondering if you guys could help me with an answer. she is really really hurting and really wants to go to confession. shes methodist and i was wondering what kind of confession they have (if you know...do methodists have confession?) and what should she do for confession? she wants to go to the type of confession where the priest cant see her but i dont know if that is something that just catholics do. any type of help would be awesome. thank you in advance and God Bless.

[greenonion]

Methodist's don't have confession in the same sense that Catholics do. Meaning, that a priest hasn't been given the power to absolve someone of their sins. Methodists believe that a sincere heart asking the Lord for forgiveness will receive it and no priest is nessesary.

However, in general, Methodists are pretty accomadating. If your friend wants to speak to someone in confidence, to receive spiritual guidance, I'm sure a Methodist pastor can help. She can use him/her as a sounding board, for spiritual guidance, counseling. As for the anonymity (sp?) of the meeting, I'm sure they can work something out. Perhaps a phone call or finding a place that would suit your friends need. I wish her well.

[Dad Sr]

Greenonion is right, and a good Methodist Pastor should help. I have found that a good long walk in the country, time spent in meditation - especially on psalms, and some extra time studying the scriptures will help her through difficult times.

We will be in prayer for your friend

Dad Sr

[Qyöt27]

I remember some time ago there being an article in one of the local newspapers about nearby churches opening up Confession, and I'm pretty sure some of them were Methodist. Maybe it's only a local thing (around Tampa Bay/Pinellas County); I don't know about nationally.

However, it would be like what greenonion described. Being able to get it off your chest in private confidence.

[rosemoss]

I am praying for your friend to find the help and/or release she needs.
Reading Psalms always makes me feel better.

rosemoss