Beliefs

Father Emmanuel Katongole, a Catholic priest and theologian who previously worked at Duke Divinity School, addresses the United Methodist Council of Bishops, meeting this week at Epworth by the Sea Conference Center in St. Simons Island, Ga. At the invitation of the bishops’ Anti-Racism Leadership Team, Katongole spoke of the challenges racism and tribalism present to Christians. Photo by Rick Wolcott, Council of Bishops.

Bishops hear call to be an ‘Ephesians church’

On U.S. Election Day, United Methodist bishops heard about the ongoing work of overcoming racism and tribalism. A theologian urged them to look to the Bible for guidance.

Social Concerns

Since the Church’s inception, Methodists have been actively involved in social and political matters in order to build a more peaceful and just world. Graphic by Laurens Glass, United Methodist Communications.

Ask The UMC: Is The United Methodist Church involved in politics?

Can United Methodists be politically active? The Social Principles offer guidance about the interaction of church and politics.

Mission and Ministry

Victoria Lilies on a tributary of the Amazon River in the Jacaré indigenous community near Autazes, Brazil. Water covers 71% of the earth's surface with 96.5% being salt water and only 3.5% being fresh water we can drink. Facts courtesy of NASA; photo by Mike DuBose, United Methodist Communications.

Ask The UMC: Our Living World, Part 3: Water

Water sustains all life on earth. United Methodists have pledged ourselves to act for its availability and preservation for all in our living world.

General Church

Disaffiliation supporters use political playbook

Bill Brownson, a General Conference lay delegate, reflects on the arguments of those advocating for church disaffiliations. He said the fear tactics are not rooted in Scripture.

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