Politics

Social Concerns
The Rev. Lovett H. Weems Jr. Photo courtesy of Wesley Theological Seminary.

How will U.S. United Methodists vote?

While there is no way to predict how members will vote, we can gain insights from voting results in counties where United Methodist churches are located.
Social Concerns
In these polarizing times, United Methodists across the connection are being called to faithfully participate in civic engagement as a witness for peace and justice. The United Methodist Board of Church and Society has produced a toolkit to help United Methodists participate in the November elections with integrity. Logo courtesy of the United Methodist Board of Church and Society.

How would John Wesley vote?

With the U.S. election approaching, the United Methodist Board of Church and Society’s Election Toolkit guides members of the denomination on the values they should keep in mind as they decide who gets their vote.
Immigration
Melissa Bowe (left) and Alba Jaramillo, co-executive directors of the Immigration Law & Justice Network, talk with United Methodist News about how their work has changed and the challenges they face. Photos courtesy of the Immigration Law & Justice Network; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.

Immigration ministry undaunted by political climate

Co-executive directors of Immigration Law & Justice Network, a United Methodist ministry, discuss how their work has changed and the challenges they face as immigration becomes more politicized.
Violence
United Methodist leaders are calling for peacemaking in the aftermath of an assassination attempt on current presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump. Photo by Kiều Trường, courtesy of Pixabay; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.

Peacemaking urged after assassination attempt

United Methodist bishops and pastors called for prayer and expressed grief following the assassination attempt on former President Trump. They also urged churchgoers to work to heal divisions.

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