Methodist Federation
for Social Action
Methodist Federation for Social Action
Legislative Priorities General Conference 2012
1. Manifest God’s hospitality to all persons Includes petitions related to UMC 
membership, full participation in UMC ministries, removal of language from the UM Discipline that prohibits full participation in the church, petitions that make churches accessible to those with disabilities, and those that eliminate barriers that make persons of color feel less welcome.
These "End Discrimination" basic legislation templates are guides for your annual conference action and adoption. They are prepared by The Reconciling Ministries Network and in the format required by the General Conference. They must be submitted individually. They are in one document here for your convenience. RMN-GC-2012-Templates (Click Here)
2. Follow the example of Christ’s non-violent love Includes petitions that lead in development of non-violent alternatives to conflict in our personal lives, our communities, our nation, and our world, and calls for peacemaking.
3. Promote racial and interfaith justice and reconciliation Includes petitions that address issues of immigration, racial profiling and religious intolerance and understanding the gifts of diversity.
4. Demand justice for those who are most vulnerable Includes petitions that address issues of poverty, living wage, pensions, and health care, within the church and the larger society especially in ministries reaching out to women and children.
5. Work for a fully participatory church where all voices are heard Includes petitions related to the global nature of the UMC that allow for regional and cultural expression and autonomy while maintaining our global nature.
6. Support Peace in the Middle East Includes petitions that continue advocating for peace in the Holy Land, Iraq, Afghanistan and Iran.
7. Support for sexuality education and the moral agency of women in reproductive health matters Includes petitions related to membership in the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, support for stem cell research, and concerns for the overall health of women.
8. Protect human rights and civil liberties Includes petitions that affirm the UM prophetic tradition of support for human rights and civil liberties of all peoples and working with national and international civil liberties and human rights organizations in this endeavor.
9. Protect planet earth Includes petitions that support actions and policies that put clean, innovative energy technologies to use that reduce global warming and defend our planet from nuclear weapons and environmental dangers.
10. Affirm the openness of our Wesleyan tradition Includes petitions that affirm our Wesleyan heritage of theological openness and inquiry as we seek to deepen our discipleship as faithful Christians, and celebrate the freedom of thought and expression in our pulpits, universities and seminaries.
1. Manifest God’s hospitality to all persons Includes petitions related to UMC
These "End Discrimination" basic legislation templates are guides for your annual conference action and adoption. They are prepared by The Reconciling Ministries Network and in the format required by the General Conference. They must be submitted individually. They are in one document here for your convenience. RMN-GC-2012-Templates (Click Here)
2. Follow the example of Christ’s non-violent love Includes petitions that lead in development of non-violent alternatives to conflict in our personal lives, our communities, our nation, and our world, and calls for peacemaking.
3. Promote racial and interfaith justice and reconciliation Includes petitions that address issues of immigration, racial profiling and religious intolerance and understanding the gifts of diversity.
4. Demand justice for those who are most vulnerable Includes petitions that address issues of poverty, living wage, pensions, and health care, within the church and the larger society especially in ministries reaching out to women and children.
5. Work for a fully participatory church where all voices are heard Includes petitions related to the global nature of the UMC that allow for regional and cultural expression and autonomy while maintaining our global nature.
6. Support Peace in the Middle East Includes petitions that continue advocating for peace in the Holy Land, Iraq, Afghanistan and Iran.
7. Support for sexuality education and the moral agency of women in reproductive health matters Includes petitions related to membership in the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, support for stem cell research, and concerns for the overall health of women.
8. Protect human rights and civil liberties Includes petitions that affirm the UM prophetic tradition of support for human rights and civil liberties of all peoples and working with national and international civil liberties and human rights organizations in this endeavor.
10. Affirm the openness of our Wesleyan tradition Includes petitions that affirm our Wesleyan heritage of theological openness and inquiry as we seek to deepen our discipleship as faithful Christians, and celebrate the freedom of thought and expression in our pulpits, universities and seminaries.