The United Methodist Church's stand on racial justice
"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 recognizes that the sin of racism has been destructive to its unity throughout its history. Racism continues to cause painful division and marginalization.
The United Methodist Church shall confront and seek to eliminate racism, whether in organizations or in individuals, in every facet of its life and in society at large.
The United Methodist Church shall work collaboratively with others to address concerns that threaten the cause of racial justice at all times and in all places."
From The United Methodist Church Book of Discipline 2016, Article V of the Constitution
The United Methodist Church recognizes that the sin of racism has been destructive to its unity throughout its history. Racism continues to cause painful division and marginalization.
The United Methodist Church shall confront and seek to eliminate racism, whether in organizations or in individuals, in every facet of its life and in society at large.
The United Methodist Church shall work collaboratively with others to address concerns that threaten the cause of racial justice at all times and in all places."
From The United Methodist Church Book of Discipline 2016, Article V of the Constitution
How do we respond to systemic racism?
As disciples of Jesus Christ, how do we respond to systemic racism and injustice in the United States? We need to be intentional about the actions we take to work together. We need to make lasting changes in our cultural biases. We need to have authentic conversations about racism and really listen to the views of others.
Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church has compiled a number of resources for responding to systemic racism.
Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church has compiled a number of resources for responding to systemic racism.
Additional Resources
We are united against racism. The United Methodist Church offers additional resources on ways we can stand against racism and work toward racial justice and reconciliation.
Great Plains Conference Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. has developed a plan for ways Great Plains churches can respond to injustice and systemic racism in our country.
There also are a number of frequently recommended books available about race and racism. Several of these books are on the United Methodist Women's reading list.
Great Plains Conference Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. has developed a plan for ways Great Plains churches can respond to injustice and systemic racism in our country.
There also are a number of frequently recommended books available about race and racism. Several of these books are on the United Methodist Women's reading list.
