“Since 1968, the General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) was formed and holds the United Methodist Church accountable in its commitment to reject the sin of racism in every aspect of church life.  SMUMC adopts their mission “to challenge, lead, and equip congregants to become interculturally competent, ensure institutional equity and facilitate vital conversations about religion, race, and culture.”

Saint Matthews United Methodist Church Religion and Race Committee (R²) shall apply UMC Social Principles in our work to achieve who we are as Christians and church members regarding:

• ¶160–The Natural World; ¶161–The Nurturing Community; ¶162–The Social Community; ¶163–The Political Community, and ¶164–The World Community outlined in The Discipline.
• Educate parishioners about the Text of Article V – Racial Justice as approved at General Conference 2024.
• Communicate with parishioners monthly about R² issues and interests via programs, conversations, newsletters, visuals, etc.
• Access newsletters and updates from the General Conference of which Saint Matthews UMC is a registered member at the link given below: https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/religion-and-race.