Filipino United Methodists respond to triple disasters
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Filipino United Methodists respond to triple disasters
The Disaster Management Office in Manila began relief operations after major storms brought flooding and caused three oil-carrying vessels to sink.
End of Year Giving
End of Year Giving
A more just and safe world
In Italy, missionary Eliad Dos Santos’ ministry with migrants is providing food, counseling and a welcoming community, transforming lives and creating a sense of belonging.
Hope in times of challenge
Hope in times of challenge
United Methodist mission and education agencies form new boards of directors.
Hurricane Helene
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Hurricane Response Update
Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated parts of the southeastern United States. UMCOR is coordinating with all affected conferences to support 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.

News & Stories

Mission impossible…but for the grace of God
Mission impossible…but for the grace of God
Leslaw Kawalec and his family have recently arrived in Ireland from Poland. At the beginning of his missionary journey, he looks to God to reveal his path.
EarthKeepers to be commissioned for environmental stewardship
EarthKeepers to be commissioned for environmental st...
67 new Global Ministries EarthKeepers will launch creation care projects in the U.S.
Access to life-giving health care for pregnant moms
Access to life-giving health care for pregnant moms
Global Mission Fellow Sylvia Night Wesonga offers a reflection on her work as an outreach midwife in remote villages of East Angola.
Global Ministries, Higher Ed focus on hope amid change
Global Ministries, Higher Ed focus on hope amid change
The joint board meeting of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry focused on upcoming changes as the two agencies aim to combine efforts and enhance efficiency.
Missionary walks where Jesus walked, even in time of war
Missionary walks where Jesus walked, even in time of...
Years after serving as a mission intern in Jerusalem, the Rev. Jane Eesley returns to the Holy Land as a missionary, committed to uplift Palestinian voices and provide support to communities impacted by the war.
Day of Joy in Albania
Day of Joy in Albania
In September 2024, an international congregation celebrated a milestone in the history of The United Methodist Church in Albania.
New and returning directors prepare for service
New and returning directors prepare for service
Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry boards meet in Nashville for organization, orientation and connection.
Solar trailer deployed after Hurricane Helene
Solar trailer deployed after Hurricane Helene
The UMCOR-supported solar disaster response trailer powered lights, freezers and refrigerators at Camp Tygart for ERTs clearing debris near Valdosta, Georgia.

Our Mission Priorities

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Current Disaster Response
US Latest Responses
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.
US Latest Responses
Puerto Rico

Hurricane Ernesto

UMCOR has awarded a solidarity grant to REHACE in Puerto Rico in response to the storm’s devastation.
US Latest Responses
Washington and Idaho

Northwest Wildfires

UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the Pacific Northwest Conference to support initial response efforts to widespread wildfire in Washington and Idaho.
International Latest Responses
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.
International Latest Responses
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.
International Latest Responses
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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Your end-of-year gifts to Global Ministries and UMCOR strengthen and transform people and places for God’s mission around the world. Together, we can connect the church in mission and alleviate human suffering.

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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Hear from UMC missionaries
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Assist refugees and migrants
Assist refugees and migrants
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Become a Global Mission Fellow
Become a Global Mission Fellow
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