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The General Commission on Religion and Race

“We believe that the Image of God found in the person of the Holy Trinity is Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive.”

GCORR’s Statement on The Imago DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) as an Expression of the Trinity

News & Blog

The Facing The Future 2025 Conference

Rejoice, Recenter, Revive

October 7 - 9, 2025
Los Angeles, CA

Our Mission

Our mission is to challenge, lead, and equip the people of The UMC to become interculturally competent, ensure institutional equity and facilitate vital conversations about religion, race, and culture.

Special Sunday

Disability Awareness Sunday

Resources and connections to call the Church to celebrate the gifts and graces of persons with disabilities and calls the Church and society to full inclusion of persons with disabilities in the community

Special Project

Our Sacred Journey

A collection of stories that celebrate the rich diversity of the United Methodist Church community by sharing stories that reflect our cultural identities, faith journeys, and shared humanity