Being Light in the World

Be Light in the World – a practical book for all who want not only to profess but also to live the Christian faith.

The Social Principles of the United Methodist Church are a challenge: they invite us to broaden our perspective on the pressing issues of our time – and to take responsibility out of faith. This book offers diverse materials and creative impulses for groups, congregations, and individuals who wish to engage with the four central themes of the Social Principles:

the community of creation, the economic, the social, and the political community.

Whether in small groups, at church evenings, or in worship services – the contained working materials open up spaces for discussion, reflection, and prayer. They help to perceive different perspectives, ask questions, and jointly seek ways in which Christian action can concretely look today.

A special highlight are the worship service drafts by experts in theology and church practice, which show: Our social engagement has a spiritual depth and is rooted at the core of our faith.

An inspiring workbook for all who, with an alert heart and clear mind, want to contribute to the church being light in the world – not loud and glaring, but constant and reliable.