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.
Global Ministries to commission EarthKeepers for environmental stewardship
72 new Global Ministries EarthKeepers will launch creation care projects in the U.S.
Slow food and good business encourage women in the West Bank
The United Methodist Committee on Relief, through the World Hunger and Poverty Advance, awarded a grant in August 2024 to the Rural Women’s Development Society in the West Bank, the seventh in as many years. This project provides women with livelihoods, access to vocational training, business mentorship and a living wage in areas that have over 30% unemployment.
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
TAKE ACTION: Urge Your Elected Officials to Condemn DHS Plan to Incentivize Unaccompanied Children’s Departure
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.