2025 - 2028 Social Principles

First adopted by the 1972 General Conference, the Social Principles document stands in the Wesleyan tradition of forthright moral witness and ethical action.

The Social Principles articulate our ethical aspirations for the common good in our public policies and personal commitments. Through them, we seek to love God with our whole heart, mind, soul , and strength and to desire for our neighbors what we desire for ourselves.

The 2025-2028 Social Principles address global social concerns, reflecting the diverse contexts of the worldwide church. Thousands of United Methodists with different backgrounds from around the world, offered input to recognize their context as well as the contexts of other communities across the connection, fostering a common language and understanding that strengthens relationships and social witness.

Purchase 2025-2028 Social Principles Booklet from Cokesbury

In a cooperative effort with The General Board of Church and Society, Cokesbury, The United Methodist Publishing Agency, has published the official United Methodist 2025 -2028 Social Principles booklet complete with:

• An introduction to the Social Principles
  
• Text of The Social Principles
• Our Social Creed and Companion Litany
• Six -session Study Series
• Educational Activities
• Additional Resources

Use this powerful resource to dive deep into The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church. This 64-page booklet is specially designed to aid individuals and small groups in their study.

The booklets are offered by Cokesbury Publishing (English Only) for $9.99. Order here from the Cokesbury website.

View Church and Society Index of Topics for the Social Principles

The Index of Topics below is a quick way to find the Social Principles subject by identifying the page number in the newly adopted Social Principles booklet. The UMC Resolutions listed without a Social Principles page number were newly adopted at the 2024 General Conference, Charlotte. The page numbers with the Social Principles topic correlate to the 2025-2028 Social Principles booklet. The 2020/2024 Book of Resolutions references contains specific policy statements on topics tailored to particular locations and contexts.

• Index of Topics from Church and Society

View Social Principles (Text Only) in Multiple Languages from Church and Society

• English (see Index of Topics)

• Filipino

• French

• German

• Ilocano

• Korean

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• Swahili

Understand the Background and History: Read the Summary Pages in Four Languages from Church and Society

English

• Introduction
• Backgrounder
• FAQ’s

Français

• Préambule
• Document D'Information
• Questions Fréquentes

Português

• Introdução
• Histórico
• Perguntas Frequentes

Swahili

• Utangulizi
• Hati ya Habari
• Maswali Yanayoulizwa Mara Kwa Mara

Read, Discuss and Apply the Social Principles Resources for Mission and Ministry in Four Languages from Church and Society

Use the following cards with questions to guide personal study or facilitate small group discussions within your church. Focus on linking the issues to your local church and community, while keeping the broader global context in mind. Explore ways to move from discussion to advocacy, moving faith into action.

English

• Preface & Preamble
• Community of All Creation
• The Economic Community
• The Social Community
• The Political Community

Français

• Préface & Préambule
• Communauté de Toute Création
• Communauté Économique
• Communauté Sociale
• Communauté Politique

Português

• Prefácio e Preâmbulo
• Comunidade de Toda a Criação
• Comunidade Econômica
• Comunidade Social
• Comunidade Política

Swahili

• Dibaji & Utangulizi
• Jumuiya ya Uumbaji
• Jumuiya ya Kiuchumi
• Jumuiya ya Kijamii
• Jumuiya ya Kisiasa