Devo 3: Guiding Principle – Respect

In this devotion, the Rev. Jeff Campbell reminds us of Jesus’ teaching to treat others as we treat ourselves.

The Interagency Sexual Ethics Task Force (IASETF) provides leadership and support for the prevention of and response to sexual misconduct within The United Methodist Church. In 2024, the IASETF completed A United Methodist Code of Conduct for our denomination using seven guiding principles. These 13 devotions were created in response to the Code of Conduct to accompany the people of the United Methodist Church as we strive to reflect a basic ethical commitment in how we love God and others.

Learn more at UMSexualEthics.org/Devos

Devo 2: Guiding Principle – Dignity

In this devotion, Bishop Ruby Nell Estrella encourages us to recognize the sacred worth in each person and to uphold the dignity of everyone.

The Interagency Sexual Ethics Task Force (IASETF) provides leadership and support for the prevention of and response to sexual misconduct within The United Methodist Church. In 2024, the IASETF completed A United Methodist Code of Conduct for our denomination using seven guiding principles. These 13 devotions were created in response to the Code of Conduct to accompany the people of the United Methodist Church as we strive to reflect a basic ethical commitment in how we love God and others.

Learn more at UMSexualEthics.org/Devos

Devo 1: Guiding Principle – Love

In this devotion, Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton talks about how love is the foundation of our conduct.

The Interagency Sexual Ethics Task Force (IASETF) provides leadership and support for the prevention of and response to sexual misconduct within The United Methodist Church. In 2024, the IASETF completed A United Methodist Code of Conduct for our denomination using seven guiding principles. These 13 devotions were created in response to the Code of Conduct to accompany the people of the United Methodist Church as we strive to reflect a basic ethical commitment in how we love God and others.

Learn more at UMSexualEthics.org/Devos

Intersection of Race, Faith and the Elections

In this episode, we tackle the intersections of race, faith and the elections in a fluid bilingual manner. We will be speaking with one of our bishops from the United Methodist Church, a Dreamer, and a second-generation leader in her community and church. We’re also joined by the Rev. Gustavo Vasquez, director of UMNews for the Hispanic/Latino audience.

Racial Justice pt. 1: Racism and Christianity

In this episode, Aileen talks to Tim Tanton and Dr. Rev. Giovanni Arroyo to discuss studies that show racism among white Christians is higher than the non-religious and how existing structural systems support that. Title of article discussed: Racism among white Christians is higher than among the nonreligious. That’s no coincidence.