The European Methodist Council exists: 

• to enable member churches to consult together on matters of common concern;  
• to develop a stronger Methodist witness in Europe; 
• to enable member churches to share resources with one another, as need may arise; 
• to enable member churches to be more adequately represented in ecumenical and secular bodies; 
• to enable member churches to share with other ecumenical partners in Christian mission in Europe; 
• to co-ordinate existing co-operative Methodist work in Europe; 
• to offer advice to member churches.

  The Council is consultative only, and its decisions shall not be binding on member churches