Tag: Social Principles
State requests election help from churches
Michigan United Methodists are urged to consider signing up to become election workers to fill the critical need in our state, as just one of several ways to live out… Continue Reading State requests election help from churches
Wespath does values-based investing
Wespath, the United Methodist Church’s pension agency, emphasizes getting the best returns for its stakeholders and supporting the denomination’s Social Principles.
Steps toward Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism
Bishop David Bard has invited every Michigan United Methodist congregation to take steps to engage in a study of Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism during the coming year.
God’s dream for no gun violence
The prophet Isaiah celebrates God’s vision for peace. The Rev. Glenn Wagner contrasts that with the “seemingly endless cycle of gun violence in the U.S. “
Zooming with the Social Principles
An Oklahoma pastor says that a study of the United Methodist Social Principles is healing during “a time of deconstruction and destabilization” caused by COVID-19.
United Methodist churches urge voting
Across the United States and the state of Michigan, United Methodist churches are registering voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Thoughts for Labor Day
Labor Day. Time for the traditional cookout. It’s also time to celebrate the American worker and the United Methodist Church’s strong support of fairness, safety, and respect in the workplace.
Social Principles head to GC2020
The Social Principles now head to General Conference for approval after eight years of study, writing, and reflection. They are a significant expression of the Wesleyan commitment to social holiness.
Social world, dynamic principles
A revised statement of United Methodist Social Principles is headed to the 2020 General Conference. The Rev. John Boley compares the current and the new expressions of Wesleyan social piety.
Labor Day is not just a day off
Labor Day, celebrated in the U.S. on the first Monday of September since 1894, means a long weekend for many. But the holiday is dedicated to fairness and justice in… Continue Reading Labor Day is not just a day off