Why I Vote As A Christian and United Methodist
Elections are an important part of civic life, and United Methodists have a long tradition of encouraging informed, faithful participation in the democratic process. The resources below offer guidance on voting, protecting voting rights, engaging in elections, understanding the denomination’s teachings on political participation and navigating political differences within congregations. Whether your church is looking for ways to encourage civic engagement or seeking to foster respectful conversation during an election season, these resources can help.
(Advocacy Resource – United Methodist Resources on Voting and Democracy)
United Methodist positions and background
- Free and Fair Elections (Church and Society)
- 2025-2028 Social Principles — Political Community
- Is The United Methodist Church involved in politics?
Voter education and participation
- Voter Toolkit: “Sacred Votes: A Guide to Election Participation, Justice, and Social Transformation” (Church and Society)
- Creating Change Together (Church and Society)
- Engaging in the Electoral Progress (Church and Society)
- United Methodists Vote for the Common Good (Church and Society)
- Webinar: Voting, Voice, and Democracy (Church and Society)
Voter protection and election participation
- Protect the Vote: Become an Election Observer (Church and Society)
- Free and Fair Elections resources (Church and Society)
- Resources for the 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections (Church and Society)
- The Right to Vote Matters (Church and Society)
Navigating political differences in congregations
- Fostering unity in the Purple Church (Western North Carolina Annual Conference)
- Navigating the political sphere as United Methodists (Minnesota Annual Conference)
- Strangely Warmed Podcast: When Christians Disagree Without Losing Connection (Horizon Texas Conference)
- Resisting Authoritarianism and Christian Nationalism
