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Voting Our Values

Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) believes that voting is one of the most powerful ways we can live out our faith and values. This "Voting Our Values" resource calls upon people like you to reflect deeply on how your vote can support justice, equity, and the common good. Grounded in the principles of inclusion and solidarity, this focus highlights seven core areas where our values intersect with today’s most pressing issues:

1. Equity and Justice
2. Climate and Creation Justice
3. Inclusion and Accessibility
4. Diversity and Representation
5. Democracy and Human Rights
6. Reconciliation and Accountability
7. Peace and Conflict Resolution

Each of these values reflects the heart of our Christian faith—a commitment to love our neighbors, care for the Earth, and stand in solidarity with the marginalized. As you consider your ballot, we invite you to think about how your vote can help build a more just, inclusive, and compassionate world.

As we explore these seven key values, we reflect on how they have shaped both our engagement at General Conference and the broader impact on the United Methodist Church. This new resource is built upon the foundational insights from our Plumbline publications, which were created for General Conference. By reexamining these plumblines, we identified the critical intersections of the issues they addressed, which informed the development of the seven core values we’re highlighting in this resource.

These values are not isolated but interdependent, reflecting the complex, intersectional nature of social justice work within the church. By focusing on these values, we are continuing to expand on the wisdom shared in the plumblines and providing a cohesive framework for understanding how these issues influence the church’s mission and direction. This resource aims to not only inform but also engage the community in reflecting on how our shared values continue to shape the future of the UMC.

Let’s take a closer look at how these guiding principles can shape our voting choices. Use the button below to access this resource.