Statements

November 2, 2020
UMCOR to Consolidate Relief Supply Network Operations
In order to further maximize good stewardship of resources, it was announced at the Board of Directors meeting of the United Methodist Committee on Relief on October 28 ...

November 1, 2020
“Does anybody outside this region care?” UMCOR does.
In Louisiana, communities hit by both Hurricanes Laura and Delta face a long recovery but are humbled by the outpouring of support from United Methodists across the country.

October 15, 2020
“Does anybody outside this region care?” asks storm survivor; UMCOR answers the call
In Louisiana, communities hit by both Hurricanes Laura and Delta face a long recovery but are humbled by the outpouring of support from United Methodists across the country.

October 12, 2020
Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, US-2 track
The Global Mission Fellows program of the UMC places young adults, ages 20–30, in social justice ministries for two years of service. The program offers the opportunity for service in the US and around the world.

October 12, 2020
Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, US-2 track
The application for the 2021-23 cohort of young adults serving in social justice ministries in the United States opened Monday, Oct 12.

September 24, 2020
Five questions for Roland Fernandes
Roland Fernandes takes time to answer five questions about his new role as general secretary of Global Ministries and UMCOR.

September 22, 2020
At US-Mexico border, UMCOR denounces treatment of Haitian immigrants
For the thousands fleeing chaos in Haiti, UMCOR calls for a response that preserves dignity, cares for health, safety and basic needs, and allows them to pursue legal claims to asylum as provided for by U.S. law.

September 9, 2020
Roland Fernandes begins leadership of Global Ministries
Roland Fernandes, a dedicated servant leader and experienced administrator, has begun his term as general secretary of the General Board of Global Ministries ...

September 9, 2020
Roland Fernandes begins leadership of Global Ministries
Fernandes succeeds Thomas Kemper as head of mission and development agency.

September 4, 2020
Louisiana should expect four-year recovery period, UMCOR says
Early assessments of the devastation in south Louisiana caused by Hurricane Laura indicate the region should expect to be in a state of recovery for a three to four year period ...

September 4, 2020
Louisiana should expect four-year recovery period, UMCOR says
Early assessments of the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura indicate the impacted region should expect to be in a state of recovery for a three to four year period.

September 1, 2020
Statement on the death of Bishop J. Woodrow Hearn
As a director of Global Ministries from 1984 to 1992 and president of the agency from 1988 to 1992, Hearn helped to shape mission witness and service in the last two decades of the 20th century.