Church and Society Releases Four New Social Justice Position Statements
Position Statements from The General Board of Church and Society highlight the United Methodist stance on social justice issues that are based on the United Methodist Social Principles.
During their recent meeting, Council of Bishops of the United Methodist Church engaged in reflective conversations, and on May 7, 2025 delivered four peace and justice pastoral letters concerning four social concerns for prayerful dialogue, discernment and witness.
A Call for Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A Plea for Ceasefire and Justice in Palestine and Israel
A Call to Reject Violence Against Transgender Persons
A Stand Against the Dismantling of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies
You can read the letters here.
In addition to the Bishop’s pastoral letters, Church and Society offers these position statements on the same peace and justice issues as a way to learn about the issues, provide dialogue, model social witness and take action from the perspective of the United Methodist Church.
For nearly three decades the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been torn by a succession of wars that have cost an estimated 6 million lives. Read More.
It’s time to break the cycle of violence by addressing the root causes of conflict and work for a just peace in the Middle East. Read More.
As United Methodists, we believe basic human rights, civil liberties and protections are due all persons regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Read More.
The Trump administration has set out to eliminate “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI), a term which generally refers to movements for racial justice, LGBTQIA+ rights and women’s equality. Read More.
To learn more about the United Methodist Social Principles visit www.umcjustice.org.
