‘This Moment Matters’ Reaches $38.6 Million in Granting
Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry’s granting and fundraising initiative, “This Moment Matters” has now awarded close to $40 million across five areas of urgent need.
As Ebola Spreads, UMC Prevention Efforts Strengthen
Medical facilities, schools, churches, community health workers, doctors, government officials, teachers, pastors, students, taxi drivers, farmers – it takes everyone working together to overcome an Ebola outbreak.
Proposal moves forward for the new connectional ministries agency
The proposal to unify four general agencies of The United Methodist Church — Discipleship Ministries, Global Ministries (GBGM), Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), and United Methodist Communications (UMCom) — to create a new connectional ministries agency has passed its next significant milestone.
Hope Is a Choice: Responding Faithfully in a Changing World
Facing ongoing global instability, the boards of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry invest in strengthening mission and ministry, prepare for organizational change, and affirm a vision of hope.
Solar Tools Shine in Spokane Wildfire Response
A new sustainable resource from UMCOR is transforming disaster response in Washington State.
Serve with Purpose, Grow in Faith: Become a GMF
Applications open for the 2027-2029 class of young adult Global Mission Fellows ready to put faith into action through mission service around the world.
Church builds on Ebola response in Congo
Global Ministries and UMCOR are helping to strengthen the church’s Ebola response in eastern Congo, including building a new treatment center and a large-scale communications campaign.
Food Insecurity Grants Aid Conference Food Programs
Ten U.S. conferences receive Global Ministries grants to assist local church ministries with food pantries and feeding ministries.
Learning to Choose Peace Every Day: A Colombian Pilgrimage
The 2026 Young Adult Pilgrimage of Peace journeyed to Colombia to witness the determination of active peacemakers even as uncertainties continue to unfold.
2026 EarthKeepers Virtual Commissioning – Save the Date!
Join us online on Nov. 10, 2026, as we commission 47 new EarthKeepers to lead creation care projects in their communities across the U.S.