At its meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden, August 18th, 2024, the World Methodist Council expressed its absolute rejection of Antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of Racism and Xenophobia.
It urges all people of Methodist and Wesleyan heritage to resist any expression of such prejudice and bias, whether in thought, word or deed.
The Council laments the atrocity perpetrated on people in Israel on October 7th, 2023; it urges the release of all hostages and prays for healing of the deep trauma occasioned by the attacks. It calls on Israel to stop the killing and destruction in Gaza. It continues to commit itself to work for a just and lasting peace in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, amplifying the plea of Palestinian people in their struggle for justice.
While this includes a critique on the actions of the State of Israel and a commitment to non- violent advocacy and action alongside victimized people, the Council denounces any expression or attitude of antisemitism and, in particular, any violent action towards people of Jewish faith and heritage.
Methodist Ecumenical Office Rome 