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Engineer Sabin Mulang, director of the Development and Projects Office for the South Congo and Zambia Episcopal Area, inspects corn crops at an agropastoral site in Kingandu, Congo. Vast fields of corn and soybeans are at the heart of The United Methodist Church’s initiative to combat food dependency in southern Congo. Photo by Christian Kasweka, UM News.

Church farms combat food insecurity in Congo

With support from the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative, United Methodists in the South Congo Conference address food insecurity with new church farming projects that transform lives and sow the seeds of self-sufficiency.
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A California-Nevada Conference volunteer teams sifts through the ashes of a survivor’s former home at the survivor's request. (Photo: (Photo: Courtesy of the California-Nevada Conference CDRC)

Not alone…fire recovery programs thrive with partners

UMCOR encourages recipients of wildfire grants to seek partners in their work, which are vital for extending recovery ministries to more people and places.
UMCOR partner delivers aid to earthquake survivors.

Bringing light to the darkness in Turkey and Syria

UMCOR supports earthquake survivors with food, hygiene items, rental assistance, solar lanterns and psychosocial care.

UMCOR’s focus – being where most needed

How does UMCOR work in so many places each year? An amazing network of reliable partners is the key.

Proclaiming God’s presence after the storm

In places like hard-hit Florida, UMCOR faithfully assists thousands of U.S. residents displaced by severe weather.

UMCOR continues to support partners in Ukraine

As displaced people accept long-term evacuation from their hometowns, more shelters, jobs and removal of unexploded weapons become primary concerns.

UMCOR – compassionate response in the wake of disaster

Funding from “Where Most Needed” gives UMCOR the flexibility to reach people experiencing all kinds of disasters anywhere in the world.

Letter from Christian Leaders to President Biden

Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) and 30 American Christian leaders, including Roland Fernandes, called on the Biden administration to support an immediate ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
General Secretary Roland Fernandes and GBGM President Bishop Hee-Soo Jung. (Photo: Mr. Mon Visal)

Fall board meeting in Cambodia offers mission connection

New ways of partnering and onsite visits to Methodist churches and mission sites highlight Global Ministries Fall Board of Directors meeting in Phnom Penh.

GBHEM and Global Ministries move toward greater missional alignment

As the Rev. Greg Berquist announces retirement, Roland Fernandes named as successor to lead both agencies.
Roland Fernandes Photo: Courtesy of Paul Kong

Fernandes reviews current and emerging mission challenges in report

General Secretary Roland Fernandes highlights partner consultations, Native American art exhibit and a new Peace with Justice program at Global Ministries' board meeting in Cambodia.

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Have questions? Send us an inquiry and we’ll get back to you promptly. Please direct all media inquiries to Susan Clark, chief communications officer for Global Ministries and UMCOR.

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Susan Clark, Chief Communications Officer
media@umcmission.org
800-862-4246

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