General secretary outlines faith-based response to humanitarian crises unfolding amid shifting geopolitical contexts
Addressing the boards of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry in a joint online meeting, General Secretary Roland Fernandes outlined the agencies’ progress on faith-based responses to suffering caused by ongoing global instability and humanitarian crises, and he announced This Moment Matters, a campaign to address global needs in key areas of focus.
CWS Alarmed over DHS Plan to Spur Departure of Unaccompanied Children
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Again the Body of Christ Looking Back Caring and Uniting at 2025 KAUMC
Thomas Kim’s reporting on the Korean UMC annual meeting, Sep 29-Oct. 2 which is written in Korean.
Application opens for Global Mission Fellows program
The application has launched for the 2026-28 cohort of young adults who will serve in social justice ministries internationally through The United Methodist Church.
Studying how to make peace in a world torn apart by conflict
A pastor and scholar from the DRC studies peacemaking at Africa University with plans to return to the DRC to contribute to conflict resolution in his home region.
Yambasu farm fosters hope in Congo
In eastern Congo, a thriving farm funded through the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative combines vegetable, pig and fish farming to strengthen local food security and generate sustainable income for the community and the church.
Retreat, learning and fellowship welcomed by clergy in Honduras
The United Methodist Mission in Honduras hosts a national retreat for clergy that strengthens their calling and fellowship.
Mongolia Mission marks milestones, maps future
News from Ulaanbataar, Mongolia, the coldest capital city in the world – the UMC Mongolia Mission Initiative conducted its annual meeting Aug. 29-31, celebrating 23 years of ministry and planning future steps in its mission.
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.
You Me 2025: Young adults in Central and Southern Europe gather
60 young adults from eight European countries met in Cluj-Napoca (Romania), Jul. 24-28, the first major Methodist youth meeting of its kind in 12 years.