Tag: Social Principles
Why I trust our election process
In this op-ed, René Johnson, a longtime election inspector, shares what a decade of working the polls has taught her about honesty, camaraderie, and safeguards in voting. Drawing on her… Continue Reading Why I trust our election process
Reminders of what you voted on
Take these local church action items from the resolutions approved at the 2026 Michigan Annual Conference and act on them in faith.
Patriotism = engagement
For David Ascher, patriotism is active engagement to make our country better for all, to promote the common good, to do justice, and to resist evil and oppression when we… Continue Reading Patriotism = engagement
Put the Social Principles into action
Action steps from the Wisdom and Witness sessions at the 2026 Michigan Annual Conference are now available for local churches to use and adapt for their faith communities.
Heed the call to do justice
In the spirit of Keep Making Peace, a new event on February 21 aims to empower Michigan UMs to be better justice-seekers in our world.
UMs stand up for auto crash survivors
Over 200 United Methodists and friends met with state lawmakers, urging them to pass policy changes that will increase care for those catastrophically injured in auto accidents.
Living our countercultural witness
Six lay and clergy members of the Michigan Conference share insights on ways to build a culture of kindness as Americans prepare to vote on November 5.
GC delegates pass Revised Social Principles
General Conference delegates approved the final section of the Revised Social Principles, removing the “incompatibility” phrase, which has been a source of harmful language to LGBTQ persons since its adoption… Continue Reading GC delegates pass Revised Social Principles
UMC to vote on Revised Social Principles
The proposed Revised Social Principles coming before General Conference delegates later this month hope to make the denomination’s social teachings more globally relevant.
UMs spread their ‘healing wings’
Through courageous witness, 250 United Methodists and friends journeyed to the State Capitol to tell their stories and champion mental health care access for all Michiganders.