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Membership in Clubs or Organizations That Practice Exclusivity

2016 Book of Resolutions, #3375

Whereas, membership held in any club or organization that practices exclusivity based on gender, race, or socioeconomic condition is clearly in violation of the stance of the United Methodist Social Principles;

Therefore, it is recommended, that United Methodists who hold memberships in clubs or organizations that practice exclusivity based on gender, race, or socioeconomic condition prayerfully consider whether they should work for change within these groups or resign their membership. If one decides to resign, we urge that the decision and reasons be made public. This reflects the intent and purpose of the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church.

ADOPTED 1992
READOPTED 2004, 2008, 2016
RESOLUTION #3375, 2012 BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION #3377, 2008 BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION #167, 2004 BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION #155, 2000 BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS

See Social Principles, ¶ 162A.

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