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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.

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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.

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.

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Travel ban to affect United Methodist mission and ministry

A June 5 opinion piece in United Methodist Insight titled “New U.S. Travel Ban Will Harm the United Methodist Church” raises concerns about the potential impact of the travel ban on the worldwide church.
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General secretary signs AAC&U statement defending academic freedom

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The Korean United Methodist Church has achieved its goal to provide covenant relationship support for the work of 140 Global Missionaries over a three-year period.

Haley Reardon to lead fundraising efforts for Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry

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Dear President Trump: Letter from United Methodist Council of Bishops

Global Ministries affirms the Council of Bishop’s letter to President Trump, urging reconsideration of his administration’s suspension of U.S. foreign assistance.

Global Ministries condemns new immigration policies in U.S.

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