The Social Principles of the United Methodist Church
Taking an active stance in society is nothing new for followers of John Wesley. He set the example for us to combine personal and social piety. Ever since predecessor churches to United Methodism flourished in the United States, we have been known as a denomination involved with people's lives, with political and social struggles, having local to international mission implications. Such involvement is an expression of the personal change we experience in our baptism and conversion.
Excerpt from The Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church 2016. Copyright ©2016 by The United Methodist Publishing House. Used by permission.
The legislation submitted to the General Conference to revise the Social Principles was passed. The annual conferences will now vote to ratify them and if so, they will become part of our Book of Discipline. To see the Proposed Revised Social Principles go here.
Excerpt from The Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church 2016. Copyright ©2016 by The United Methodist Publishing House. Used by permission.
The legislation submitted to the General Conference to revise the Social Principles was passed. The annual conferences will now vote to ratify them and if so, they will become part of our Book of Discipline. To see the Proposed Revised Social Principles go here.