The work of justice is never done alone. Across the United Methodist Church, there are agencies, commissions, and caucuses who have devoted themselves to this same calling — working toward inclusion, equity, racial justice, gender equality, disability advocacy, and more. We don’t have to reinvent the wheel. These are trusted voices, doing good and faithful work, and we’re glad to point you toward the resources they’ve built.
General Boards and Agencies
General Commission on Archives & History (GCAH)
Preserving the heritage of United Methodism and making history accessible for education and ministry.
General Board of Church & Society (GBCS)
Seeking the implementation of the Social Principles and other policy statements on social justice in the life of the church and world.
General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR)
Holding the church accountable to become an inclusive community where all people are welcomed, valued, and engaged.
Commission on the Status and Role of Women (GCSROW)
Challenging the UMC toward the full and equal participation of women in the total life and ministry of the church.
Racial-Ethnic Caucuses
The racial-ethnic caucuses of the United Methodist Church — each advocating for the full inclusion and voice of their communities in the church’s life and witness.
- Black Methodist for Church Renewal (BMCR)
- Metodistas Associados Representando la Causa de Hispano-Americanos (MARCHA)
- National Federation of Asian American United Methodists (NFAAUM)
- Native American International Caucus (NAIC)
- Pacific Islander National Caucus of United Methodists (PINCUM)
Additional Trusted Voices
Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA)
The oldest social justice organization in United Methodism, equipping people of faith to act for justice and transformation.
El Plan for Hispanic/Latine Ministry of the UMC (El Plan)
El Plan UMC is the United Methodist Church’s strategic ministry arm dedicated to empowering Hispanic/Latine communities through leadership development and partnership with annual conferences since 1992.
Disability Ministries of the UMC
Advocating for the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the life, leadership, and witness of the United Methodist Church.
United Women in Faith (UWF)
United Women in Faith is the largest denominational women’s organization in the world, uniting women in mission and action for justice around issues of poverty, health, racial equity, and the welfare of women, children, and youth.