Social Principles

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