A Statement of the Second Consultation on Migration of the World Methodist Council
“I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” (Matthew 25:35, CEB)
Social & International Affairs
COMMITTEES
Chairperson:
Bishop Dr. Chibuzo Raphael Opoko (Methodist Church Nigeria)
ABOUT
The Social Justice Committee of the World Methodist Council brings attention to current events and issues and how they affect constituents around the world. Current focus has centered on economic justice or injustice. A World Methodist Social Affirmation was developed and refined by this committee and approved in 1986. It has received worldwide acceptance and is published in literature of several member church denominations.
Recent EVENTS
Lifting Libya up in prayer
The WMC General Secretary Bishop Ivan Abrahams calls on Methodists and all people everywhere to lift Libya up in prayer, following the very devastating flooding and dam breaks there. We