Global Ministries News & Stories

Eighty-six participants, representing 40 partners across the region, assembled for a mission consultation held July 21-23 in Panama.

Forty-two Global Mission Fellows are commissioned in Ghana for two years of service in social justice ministries.

Despite tremendous obstacles, UMCOR and other faith-based humanitarian organizations continue to provide relief in Gaza.

A centennial celebration was held at Ewha Womans University to commemorate the century-long legacy of three foundations that significantly shaped Methodist mission.

With faith, hope, prayer and dedicated partners, the UMC in the Central African Republic has built a new temple, and that’s just the beginning.

Missionaries Richard and Alma Navarro from the Philippines help migrant workers in Taiwan find a sense of family and belonging.

Presentations from partners energize Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry board members, inspiring questions on how the church might be uniquely positioned to meet this moment of increased suffering around the world.

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

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.

The United Methodist Mission in Honduras treats migrants for medical needs as they arrive in Danlí, offering love and a safer journey along the way.

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

Twenty-three missionaries are now commissioned for service, sent forth to embody the love of God in 15 countries on behalf of The United Methodist Church.