u/Oberr0n

When I was in high school I attended a United Methodist Church, and I remember really enjoying the bible studies and small group discussions. I ended up leaving the UMC and joined the Episcopal Church (USA) because I was looking for a church that was fully LGBT-affirming, and the UMC still wasn't at the time. I was glad to see that the UMC is now more affirming, and would like to explore it again. I plan on remaining Episcopalian, but I'd still like to learn more. Does anyone recommend any books or resources on learning more about Methodism and the Wesleyan approach to theology?

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One of the things I like about the Episcopal Church is the "three-legged stool" approach to authority (Scripture, Tradition, and Reason), and my understanding is that Methodists have something similar but add Experience as well. I'm also interested in learning more about the Wesleyan approach to soteriology, justification, and sanctification.

I've been playing piano since I was about 10 years old, and am able to read music. I went a long time without playing the piano, but picked it back up in my 30's. I started attending church again and I'm very interested in learning the organ. I don't have an organ to practice on at home, but I have a digital piano. Is it feasible to begin learning at my age, without being able to practice at home?