The people called Methodists have been engaged in critical socio-political issues from their founding in 18^th century England. Methodists were among the most prominent advocates for the abolition of slavery across the British Empire, the organization of labor unions to protect workers from dangerous working conditions, the ending of the debtors prison system, and the creation of new systems of care for poor children. Methodists have lived into this heritage through the following centuries in powerful ways.

Today our United Methodist Social Creed and Social Principles express our commitment to fully participate in building a more peaceful and just world.

Read this article from UMC.org that engages this vital question: Is the UMC involved in politics?