What Do We Stand For?
The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church help guide how we live out our faith in the world. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by prayerful discernment, they offer a framework for thinking about real-life issues through a Christian lens.

They are not meant to be political statements or quick answers, but a faithful witness—inviting us to love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in our daily lives.

What are the Social Principles?
The Social Principles are a prayerful and thoughtful effort of the global United Methodist Church to speak to the issues of our time from a biblical and theological foundation.

They reflect our belief that faith is not separate from everyday life—that God’s love calls us to engage the world with justice, compassion, and humility.

How the Social Principles Are Organized

• Community of All Creation
  Caring for God’s creation and how we steward the earth

• The Economic Community
  How we think about work, money, and resources

• The Social Community
  Human relationships, dignity, and community life

• The Political Community
  Justice, rights, and participation in society

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Why This Matters
The Social Principles remind us that our faith is not lived in isolation. Across the Rio Texas Conference, churches are already living this out—through service, advocacy, worship, and everyday acts of faithfulness.

These principles help us name what we believe—and invite us to live it together.