https://www.umc.org/EndRacism Join United Methodists and people of faith in a special service of worship. Hear God’s call to join in the work of dismantling racism and pressing on to freedom for all. Bulletin available at https://www.umc.org/-/media/umc-media…
In the founding documents of The United Methodist Church (formed in 1968 in a merger between The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren), there is a statement on racial justice that states clearly our commitment to stand against racism. This is Article 5 of the Constitution found in The United Methodist Book of Discipline. … Read more
The Social Principles in our Book of Discipline represent the official position of The United Methodist Church on various social issues. The following statements in the Social Principles are clear about our understanding of and commitment to standing against racism in the world and in our church. The rights and privileges a society bestows upon … Read more
From the earliest days of the Methodist movement, our church has been in a struggle with the oppression of others based on the color of their skin. While our founder John Wesley was firm in his opposition to slavery, his best friend, the evangelist George Whitfield, was a slave owner and used the bible to … Read more