Walking in Ixtepec
A reflection from Kimberly Lewis, a missionary with GYTTE in Puebla, Mexico: “As we prepare for this season of watching and waiting, we are looking for God in all we do and see – not focusing on the troubles of the world and who will be chosen but choosing to be with God in each moment of each day.”
Food security from the ground up – Yambasu Agriculture Initiative
Humanitarian relief comes in many forms. The Yambasu Agriculture Initiative supports the agricultural strength of African communities, providing training, tools, seed supplies and other inputs that can raise food scarcity in communities to food abundance.
Securing the future of education: A Wesleyan call to action
Cuts to public funding for education, dismantling of equity initiatives and political attacks on diversity and inclusion are making it harder for students to access higher education and straining United Methodist-related institutions – especially historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and seminaries.
Mission hospitals give hope to expectant mothers
The Mother, Newborn and Child Health departments at Old Mutare and Mutambara District mission hospitals in Zimbabwe have undergone remarkable transformations, resulting in better care for pregnant mothers. Missionary and midwife, Florence Mefor, worked to connect United Methodist partners across the world for support in this endeavor.
United Methodists restore hope and health in eastern Congo
For several years, Global Ministries has accompanied the East Congo Episcopal Area with grants and resources to serve people displaced by regional violence and destruction. This story, covering health services and infrastructure in the region, is Part Two of a two-part series.
Filling gaps in health ministry funding where possible
In wake of the abrupt loss of billions of dollars of U.S. foreign aid, decades of global health and development work is now at risk. Global Ministries has moved to fill some funding gaps through UMC connections to ease disruption of health services where possible.
This Moment Matters: A call for compassionate giving
Your end-of-year gift offers healing and hope to many around the world.
Supporting U.S. families and communities facing food insecurity
Global Ministries launches emergency food grants to support U.S. churches and food pantries combating hunger.
UMCOR supports relief and recovery in eastern Congo
This story, covering UMCOR’s work, is Part One of a two-part series. Part Two, on health care ministries, will publish in November.
Faith Leaders Condemn Administration Efforts to Abandon Historic U.S. Refugee Program
Roland Fernandes has signed this Church World Service statement, on behalf of Global Ministries, GBHEM and UMCOR, on the U.S. Administration’s decision to allow only 7,000 refugees into the U.S. in 2026, prioritizing South African Afrikaners for nearly all the slots.
