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January 13 update

UMCOR supports Cal-Pac in wildfire relief

Following the devastating fires in Southern California, UMCOR has awarded two solidarity grants to the California-Pacific Annual Conference to undergird their immediate relief efforts.

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How UMCOR responds to disaster...and how you can help

From initial relief to long-term recovery, learn how UMCOR connects survivors to the help they need to rebuild their lives.

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Migrant protection amid policy uncertainties

As the U.S. faces immigration policy changes, Global Ministries and UMCOR will continue to provide hope and support to those most vulnerable in their journey to safety and opportunity.

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Environmental Sustainability

EarthKeepers address environmental and spiritual concerns

Recently commissioned EarthKeepers consider how God calls them to merge care for the physical world with care for people’s spiritual needs.

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Global Health

Living and thriving with HIV and AIDS in check

In Uganda, women living with HIV and AIDS receive support for themselves and their families with a little funding, encouragement and community.

News & Stories

UMCOR offers hope on the long road to Helene recovery

Clean-up and assessment after Hurricane Helene enters new phases of disaster recovery. Three conferences receive grants to prepare for long-term programs.

Applications open for 2025 Mustard Seed Migration Gr...

United Methodist churches in the U.S. can help immigrants, migrants and refugees in their local communities through UMCOR-funded community-based service projects.

Preaching Peace and Justice

The divine call to “love for our neighbor but to demonstrate it through concrete actions,” as missionary Pedro Zavala explains, is a universal call for people of all nations.

Retiring missionaries give thanks for service

Six missionaries honored by fellow missionaries and staff as they retire at the end of 2024.

At the pantry door, every person has a story

What do Human Relations Day offerings support? Southfield-Hope UMC offers a Closet of Hope Food Pantry to its community that goes beyond charity.

Leaping for joy at what God can do

Helen de Leon Camarce tells the stories of women who found hope, love and safety through the Women’s Livelihood program in Cambodia.

Training helps Asian young adults to ‘soar high’

Methodist young adults gathered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from November 4-8 for the 2024 ASCEND, a global leadership event by Global Ministries and the Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

Current Disaster Response

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California

Wildfires

We continue to pray for the people and communities affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles. UMCOR has awarded two solidarity grants to the Cal-Pac Conference to undergird their immediate relief efforts.

Southeast U.S.

Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has devastated parts of the southeastern U.S., bringing catastrophic wind, rain and flash flooding. UMCOR is coordinating with affected conferences and supporting their initial relief efforts.

Puerto Rico

Hurricane Ernesto

UMCOR has awarded a solidarity grant to REHACE in Puerto Rico in response to the storm’s devastation.

Philippines

Typhoon Carina and Southwest Monsoon

UMCOR has awarded solidarity grants for emergency relief following the July 2024 Typhoon Carina, the Southwest Monsoon, and the Bataan oil spill.

Bermuda

Hurricane Ernesto

UMCOR is in close communication with the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas (MCCA), other partners in Bermuda and the Caribbean as they prepare for impact.

Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl

UMCOR is coordinating with partners in the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas (MCCA) to support immediate relief efforts and has awarded solidarity grants to three MCCA districts: Jamaica, Haiti and Southern Caribbean.

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EXHIBIT

This Land Calls Us Home

This Land Calls Us Home was on view at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport through Nov. 6, 2024. From Jan. 27 – July 20, 2025, the exhibit will be on view at Emory University in the Robert W. Woodruff Library’s Schatten Gallery.

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