The United Methodist Church recognizes, embraces, and affirms all persons, regardless of country of origin, as members of the family of God. We urge society to "recognize the gifts, contributions, and struggles of those who are immigrants and to advocate for justice for all." — Social Principles
The official statements below are from The Book of Resolutions and The Book of Discipline.Statements and resolutions from these books are submitted to, and voted on by delegates, at General Conference, which occurs every four years. General Conference sets policy for the mission and ministry of the church and is the only body that speaks for The United Methodist Church.
- Racism, Ethnocentrism and Tribalism
- Border Ministry in the Western Jurisdiction
- Faithfulness in Response to Critical Needs
- DREAM Act
- Global Migration and the Quest for Justice
- United States-Mexico Border
- Welcoming the Migrant to the U.S.
From The United Methodist Council of Bishops
- Pastoral letter addressing plight of migrants, immigrants and refugees, December 18, 2024 (English)
- Carta pastoral sobre la difícil situación de los/as migrantes, inmigrantes y refugiados/as, 18 de diciembre de 2024 (Español)
- Carta Pastoral Abordando a Situação Difícil dos Migrantes, Imigrantes e Refugiados, 19 de dezembro de 2024 (Português)