R-Squared
practical resources for church leaders seeking to engage and embrace cultural diversity and anti-racism
a resource hub of GCORR
Eastertide
“I Belong: Stories on Resurrection & Belonging”
In a time marked by polarization, injustice, and deep questions about who truly belongs, “I Belong: Stories on Resurrection & Belonging” devotional series offers a sacred counter-witness.
Embracing God's Call: A Bible Study on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In response to the challenges we face today, this bible study was made for those who are asking: “What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean for me as a follower of Christ?”
Racial Justice: A Mandate To Our Discipleship
On May 5, 2026, Session 3: Racial Justice & Our Methodist Heritage will host panelists Rev. Dr. Giovanni Arroyo (General Secretary, General Commission on Religion and Race) and Dr. Ashley Boggan (General Secretary, General Commission on Archives and History)
Aldersgate Day (May 24)
In commemorating the day in 1738 when John Wesley experienced assurance of his salvation, it is a meaningful occasion for us today to reflect and wonder:
What does it mean for our hearts to be truly transformed, not only in personal faith, but in how we live with one another?
This six-session small group study for Our Hearts Were Strangely Lukewarm: The American Methodist Church and the Struggle with White Supremacy by Rev. Dr. John Elford, a retired United Methodist clergy member, invites Christians—especially white Christians—to engage in deep reflection on these questions.
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When Fear Knocks, the Church Shows Up: A Chicago Story
This documentary captures the lived reality of congregations in Chicago navigating fear, loss, and uncertainty as ICE activity intensifies. Through the voices of pastors, lay leaders, and families, we witness a church that refuses to disappear - that adapts, protects, and shows up.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage
Native American Ministries Sunday
SPECIAL SUNDAY
Since 1989, United Methodist congregations have observed the third Sunday after Easter as Native American Ministries Sunday. The purpose is to elevate and support the contributions and voices of Native/Indigenous people in our church. Get these resources for your local church from resourceumc.org
“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
Living Out Our Calling
FEATURED SERIES
As The United Methodist Church, our denominational commitment to racial justice - this calling - is not abstract or aspirational. This series invites you not simply to learn, but to practice and embody racial justice as a lived commitment. Together, we step into the work of dismantling racism, not as an act of charity, but as an expression of faithfulness to the gospel and to one another.
New Courses
This foundational course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, awareness, and tools to recognize, interrupt, and respond to microaggressions in faithful and healing ways.
This course led by Rev. Enger Muteteke, Senior Director of Programs and Education, explores how to recognize the gift of cultural differences in ministry settings and how colorblindness is not a benign framework.
Premium Resources
Immigration
Book Studies
Our Sacred Journey
a project that is dedicated to celebrating the rich diversity of the United Methodist Church community by sharing stories that reflect our cultural identities, faith journeys, and shared humanity