Social Justice

United Methodists gathered and prayed at a 2018 event leading up to a national rally in Washington, D.C., to end racism. The prayer witness was organized by the United Methodist Council of Bishops. Members of the United Methodist Board of Church and Society and Commission on Race and Religion spoke to the group about the work the agencies do to fight racism. File photo by Kathy L. Gilbert, UM News.

Leaders, scholars confront racism in the church

Three new books by United Methodist authors reflect the discussion over racism in the church, and how to put an end to it. “I think we've got a fighting chance to get it right,” says author Chris Momany.

Human Rights

The Rev. Christopher P. Momany. Photo by Kristen Schell.

Wesleyan theology demands that we be antiracist

Wesleyan theological tradition demands that we respect the value of every single human being. This was a common theme among many Methodist abolitionists and holds true in antiracism work today.

Social Concerns

Black United Methodists strive for a better future

In every reorganization, merger, split or reconnection of the Methodist movement, race — not sexuality — has been at the center.

Bishops

Bishop Talbert, advocate for justice, dies

Retired United Methodist Bishop Melvin G. Talbert, who focused much of his ministry on fighting racism and discrimination against LGBTQ people, died Aug. 3 at age 89.

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