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Oil painting of a Methodist community practicing social holiness together in warm evangelical gathering light

Social Holiness: Why Methodism Emphasizes Community

Wesley famously wrote that 'there is no holiness but social holiness.' Far from being a slogan for political activism, this phrase captures Wesley's conviction that Christian sanctification cannot happen in isolation.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

June 13, 2026