Social Action Campaigns

Welcome to the United Methodist Women Social Action page. On the right you will find campaign resources that:

address the biblical basis for United Methodist Women’s engagement in social action
present the four social action campaigns for the 2016-2020 quadrennium, which are connected to our four issue priorities
direct you to more resources and inspire ideas for action

How do I get the handout or poster for my unit or event?

Download and print a PDF of the resource you need to post at events or display on your United Methodist Women bulletin board. The posters are not meant for wider distribution. If, however, you would like multiple copies you can:

Download more posters.
Contact your conference president or social action coordinator. They have copies for distribution in your conference.
If you are still unable to download or request a poster, contact socialaction@unitedmethodistwomen.org to request a copy. Supplies are limited.

Ways to use the posters:

Post at local churches on United Methodist Women bulletin boards
Use in displays and on resource tables at United Methodist Women meetings
Use the “Why United Methodist Women Engage in Social Action” handout as a bible study in local unit programs and in district or conference workshops
Post and distribute at district and conference annual meetings
Use as a handout at legislative events and spiritual growth retreats
Use as a resource at Mission u events
Are you presenting a program focused on one of the four campaigns—School to Prison Pipeline, Living Wage 4 All, Just Energy 4 All, Maternal Health? Download the Social Action Campaigns brochure on the right to distribute to participants.

United Methodist Women national office staff are ready to support you as you move forward with one or more campaigns in your conference. Please keep us informed on how your local, district or conference units are engaging with any of the campaigns. Contact the campaign managers below: