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World Health Day – focusing on the smallest of all

The theme for World Health Day this year is “healthy beginnings, hopeful futures.” Global Ministries supports whole health systems, giving newborns a good start.

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UMCOR

In 3 years, UMC shelters welcome thousands of displaced Ukrainians

"It was a chaotic time. Nobody knew what was happening! The war started, people were dying, and our main purpose was our family’s safety."

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Global Health

Easing the water crisis in West Virginia

There are still places in the U.S. where communities live without clean water. On World Water Day, we give thanks for advocates who work for water justice.

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UMCOR

UMCOR Relief efforts continue in Gaza and other communities

The United Methodist Committee on Relief has supported relief operations in Gaza, the West Bank throughout 2024 and into the early months of 2025.

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News & Stories

Trust in Christ…hope fulfilled

A reflection for Maundy Thursday on God’s work in Burundi.

Embracing the need for God

A reflection for Palm Sunday on the blessing of need when embraced as a path to God.

A moral imperative to stand on the side of the gospel

Report of General Secretary Roland Fernandes to the Board of Directors of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry.

Global Ministries and Korean UMC celebrate missionar...

The Korean United Methodist Church has achieved its goal to provide covenant relationship support for the work of 140 Global Missionaries over a three-year period.

Haley Reardon to lead fundraising efforts for Globa...

Haley M. Reardon will join the General Board of Global Ministries and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry as chief development officer, effective March 24, 2025.

Nationals in Mission deepen global mission impact

More than 300 Nationals in Mission – or native, in-country local leaders – provide skilled and sustainable leadership within UMC ministries.

UMC signs Ecumenical Declaration: Defending Refuge

Faith communities unite in historic declaration to defend refugees at critical crossroads for U.S. policy.

Current Disaster Response

Latest Responses:
U.S.
International

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.

Africa

Conflict in DRC

Fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo has created a humanitarian crisis culminating in Goma and surrounding areas. UMCOR has issued grants to local conferences for displaced people in the East Congo and North Katanga episcopal areas.

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.

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SPECIAL SUNDAYS

Celebrate Native American Ministries Sunday, May 4

Gifts given on NAMS bolster the work of Native American ministries in annual conferences throughout the United States. Access promotional resources you can use to celebrate in your church.

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Support missionaries around the world

Your gift to Global Ministries will help Global Mission Fellow Sylvia Night Wesonga and other missionaries continue serving some of the most marginalized populations around the world.

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The Advance is the UMC’s donation processing platform. When you give to an Advance project, 100% of your donation reaches your intended missionary or ministry.

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