Diversity and Inclusiveness

The Rev. Jerome R. DeVine (left, rear) makes the sign of the cross on the Rev. Kyland Dobbins during a reaffirmation of baptism at Facing the Future 2018, an event for clergy in cross-racial/cross-cultural appointments, in Newark, N.J. DeVine described the service as “both a remembering of how we are claimed by God's grace in baptism as well as the ongoing gift of grace that heals and strengthens us in the midst of the storms of life and ministry.” File photo by Joey Butler, UMNS.

Creating room for all at the table

The United Methodist Church is committed to becoming a more diverse denomination — truly reflective of all nations. Welcoming people through your door is one thing, but truly including and giving voice to all people may be more complex. Whether the diversity is based on ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexuality, marital status, abilities or other factors, there are ways to be certain that all are included.

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Diversity and Inclusiveness

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