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UMCOR and humanitarian partners feed thousands in Gaza

Despite tremendous obstacles, UMCOR and other faith-based humanitarian organizations continue to provide relief in Gaza.
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Applications for UMCOR’s Mustard Seed Migration Grant program are open

UMC churches in the United States can aid migrants in their local communities with the help of a $2,000 grant from the United Methodist Committee on Relief. 

2025 Ecumenical Statement on Hunger Justice Church World Service

September is Hunger Action Month. Global Ministries endorses the 2025 Ecumenical Statement on Hunger Justice, a shared pledge to take action, speak out, and stand with those suffering from hunger.

Global Ministries directors approve nearly $10 million in grants for mission and scholarships

In addition to the approved grants, directors allocate $9 million more from unrestricted funds for four areas of work in 2022-2023 and ratify an additional $3.8 million in previously released emergency grants.

General secretary’s report: accepting and reflecting God’s grace

Roland Fernandes challenged Global Ministries’ directors to hold fast to God’s grace in a report delivered at their semiannual meeting, May 11-12.

UMCOR collaborating to relieve the suffering of Ukrainians

Nearly $1 million of essential medical supplies and equipment sent to Ukraine thanks to a joint effort by UMCOR, the Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation and Ohio Health.

United Methodists pass plate for Ukraine

United Methodists are finding various ways to raise funds for UMCOR in support of those displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

UMCOR donors are helping refugees from Ukraine displaced by war

Funds are providing food, water, medicine, shelter and transportation to Ukrainians and other refugees.
To commemorate World Water Day, Global Ministries celebrates with United Methodists in Côte d’Ivoire, who built four water towers with pump and wash stations, bringing clean potable water to rural areas.

UMCOR’s response to the crisis in Ukraine

An eight-question guide to the history of Methodism in Ukraine, how UMCOR is responding and the best ways for you to help now.

Meeting the needs of people displaced in Afghanistan

UMCOR partners with International Blue Crescent to provide humanitarian relief to displaced people living for eight months or more in informal camps, turned back from the Tajikistan border by the Taliban.

Contact Information

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.

General Inquiries

info@umcmission.org

Media Inquiries

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