The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church assert that, “The strength of a political system depends upon the full and willing participation of its citizens.” An essential part of this participation includes voting in free...
As Christians, we are called to reflect God’s reconciling love to all we encounter. And as United Methodists, we recognize “our commitment to become faithful witnesses to the gospel, not alone to the ends of the earth, but also to the...
Explore issues of racial justice in small group settings. We encourage you to use conversation tools that help create safe, bold and respectful spaces. NEW: The General Commission on Religion and Race is offering an...
Why is the Discipleship Council issuing this statement of commitment ? The Discipleship Council is a 19-member body whose role is to ensure that conference resources align with the BWC’s vision, mission, and critical issues. One of these...
Since it’s inclusion in the UMC Constitution in 1968, “The United Methodist Church proclaims the value of each person as a unique child of God and commits itself to the healing and wholeness of all persons. The United Methodist Church...
If you feel uncomfortable or unable to join us in person for the See Something, Say Something Immersion today, or the Juneteenth Freedom + Justice March tomorrow, we invite you to engage in visible sacred witness at this point...
Feature Movies Emanuel: The Untold Story. On June 17, 2015, churchgoers were gunned down during prayer service in Charleston, South Carolina by a 21-year-old white supremacist opened fire in Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal...
webinars/town hall meetings On July 1, 2020, The United Methodist Church held a conversation in our Dismantling Racism: Pressing on to Freedom series. Many are wrestling with how we can most faithfully understand and interpret the...
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James Cone The Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B Dubois White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo Roadmap to Reconciliation by Brenda McNeil I’m Still Here: Black Dignity...
UM Council of Bishops We recognize racism as a sin. We commit to challenging unjust systems of power and access. We will work for equal and equitable opportunities in employment and promotion, education and training; in voting, access to...
