The General Board of Church and Society is dedicated to the work of living faith, seeking justice, and pursuing peace.
The board is called to seek the implementation of the Social Principles and other policy statements of the General Conference on Christian social concerns - to fulfill the mandate of:
- relating the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Church, communities, and the world in which they live,
- bringing the whole of human life into conformity with the will of God,
- and showing that reconciliation involves personal, social and civic righteousness.
- providing educational resources, sustaining relational connections and mobilizing
networks to engage in social advocacy and action.
Addressing more than 30 social issues on which The United Methodist Church has claimed a position, Church and Society communicates with policymakers and leaders around the world with the mission of transforming the world.
Check out their new 2026 Resource Guide in the form of a virtual flipbook below:
This content was originally published by the General Board of Church and Society; republished with permission on ResourceUMC.org on February 12, 2026.