Racism is an enemy of peace.
Whether its attitudes and institutions disturb domestic tranquillity, contravene justice or erupt in bloody skirmishes, racism stands opposed to every humanizing process. 2. to create opportunities in local churches to deal honestly with the existing racist attitudes and social distance between members, deepening the Christian commitment to be the church where all racial groups and economic classes come together. 3. to increase our efforts to recruit women of all races into the membership of United Methodist Women and provide leadership development opportunities without discrimination. 4. to create workshops and seminars in local churches to study, understand and appreciate the historical and cultural contributions of each race to the church and community. 5. to increase local churches, awareness of the continuing needs for equal education, housing, employment and medical care for all members of the community and create opportunities to work for these things across racial lines.