Religion and Race

Religion and Race

Challenging and equipping the people of The United Methodist Church to be an intentionally diverse body of Christ, the General Commission on Religion and Race offers tools to guide conversations about racial justice, racism and religion. It leads in systemic transformation, monitors for racial equity, equips churches and church leadership in areas of cultural competency, prepares and supports leaders engaging in cross-racial/cross-cultural ministry and serves as a fair-process advocate in matters of racial discrimination.

Clergy members gather in prayer during a vigil at McKendree United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tenn., to grieve and remember people lost to acts of racism. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Our Work

GCORR is committed to equipping churches dismantle racism by championing diversity, equity and inclusion; developing interculturally competent leaders; and catalyzing authentic community. We also address injustice broadly pertaining to issues of poverty, nationalism, tribal conflicts, gender discrimination, homophobia, disability and generational bias.

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Summer to Fall 2026 Ministry Planning Guide

The General Commission on Religion and Race has coordinated resources to help your congregation engage faithful conversations, deepen discipleship, and navigate challenging topics with theological grounding and practical tools as you prepare for the months ahead.

God With Us

The General Commission on Religion and Race new free resource God With Us: Advent Promises for a Just World, grounds communities in scripture and calls them into deeper discipleship through the core commitments of justice, equity, and belonging.

The Rev. Dr. Giovanni Arroyo, General Secretary

The General Commission on Religion and Race presents an op-ed from General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Giovanni Arroyo. In this article, Rev. Dr. Arroyo urges the church to defend immigrants, uphold belonging, and make safety, welcome, and justice lived realities.

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