The Society for Wesleyan Studies (SWS) was established in 1983 to renew Wesleyan themes in the life of the annual conference and the church at large. The society sponsors events devoted to the study of issues of Wesleyan history, theology, methods, and mission to consider their importance for the upbuilding of the United Methodist Church and its ongoing ministries and mission. Events and membership are open to all interested persons, lay and clergy, in the United Methodist Church, other Wesleyan connections, and others. Each year, the SWS sponsors a major fall seminar in October and a spring event in March.

Elizabeth Wright Taylor, President