Social Principles of the United Methodist Church
Class Tuesdays: August 12-September 2 • 7:00 p.m. – 8:30p.m. • Childcare available on request
First adopted by the 1972 General Conference, the Social Principles document stands in the Wesleyan tradition of forthright moral witness and ethical action.
The Social Principles articulate our ethical aspirations for the common good in our public policies and personal commitments. Through them, we seek to love God with our whole heart, mind, soul , and strength and to desire for our neighbors what we desire for ourselves.
The 2025-2028 Social Principles address global social concerns, reflecting the diverse contexts of the worldwide church. Thousands of United Methodists with different backgrounds from around the world, offered input to recognize their context as well as the contexts of other communities across the connection, fostering a common language and understanding that strengthens relationships and social witness.
Join for a class learning what the Social Principles say and what they mean. Join for all the sessions or attend as you’re able.
- August 12 – Preamble & Community of All Creation
- August 19 – The Economic Community
- August 26 – The Social Community
- September 2 – The Political Community