Latest United Methodist Church News - September 2025

UMC Leaders Respond to Recent U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Granting License for Racial Profiling:

"As United Methodists, we stand against racial profiling and all forms of systemic racism. Our Book of Resolutions (Resolution 3329) makes clear: we are called to hold law enforcement accountable whenever they perpetuate injustice." Read the full statement at: https://shorturl.at/3wLnT from the leadership from the General Commission on Religion & Race, General Board of Church & Society, United Women in Faith, and General Board of Discipleship Ministries

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A Pastoral Message On Gun Violence from Bishop Kristin Stoneking

"Just before the violence of this world overtook him, Jesus said, 'Put your sword back in its place, for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.' This violence is not our way." To read Bishop Stoneking's sull message click here: https://shorturl.at/wS9g4 in response to the two shootings that took place last week within the territory of the Mountain Sky Conference, where she presides as resident bishop.