Church and Society Position Statements

The Position Statements from The General Board of Church and Society of the United Methodist Church highlight the Church’s position on specific social and government policy issues from the perspective of the United Methodist Social Principles. Listed below are position statements that Church and Society has issued in 2025.

Church and Society

• Tax Exempt Status Threat for Non-Profit Organizations

Civil and Human Rights

• Welcome U.S. Migrants and Stop the Hate
• U.S. Immigration and Mass Deportation
• IRS Allowing Churches to Endorse Political Candidates
• LGBTQIA+ Human Rights
• Eliminating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Peace with Justice

• A Just Peace in Israel and Palestine
• Peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo