Statements
January 24, 2023
UMCOR’s partnership with IOCC provides Ukrainians more access to shelters, psychosocial programing and human trafficking prevention
Multimillion-dollar funding will benefit displaced persons and refugees in Poland, Romania and Ukraine.
January 9, 2023
UMCOR statement regarding Administration’s recent Title 42 policy change
Global Ministries/UMCOR wholeheartedly endorses the Immigration Law & Justice (ILJ) Network’s statement expressing serious concerns about the recent expansion of the Title 42 public health order regarding immigration.
December 19, 2022
A Christmas Reflection from Roland Fernandes, General Secretary
Christmas celebrates, and mission shares – through the birth of Jesus Christ - the presence of God’s constant love in a world of uncertainties.
December 15, 2022
Human Relations Day to be celebrated on Sunday, January 15, 2023
Special Sunday Offering of the UMC benefits neighborhood ministries, community advocacy programs.
November 7, 2022
Give love campaign promotes year-end giving to support mission and disaster response
Through Dec. 31, support the many ways in which United Methodist mission empowers individuals and transforms communities around the world.
November 1, 2022
Application opens for Global Mission Fellows program, international track
The application for the 2023-25 cohort of young adults serving in social justice ministries internationally launches Nov. 1.
October 28, 2022
Board of directors approve strategic plan to guide Global Ministries through 2024
Read the full strategic plan.
October 22, 2022
On the situation of the Palestinians
The situation of Palestinians in the Israeli-governed Holy Land is significantly worse today than it was a decade ago, according to an international delegation of Methodist leaders who just completed a five-day visit marking the 10th anniversary of the Jerusalem-based Methodist Liaison Office (MLO).
October 21, 2022
Four new U.S. missionaries commissioned
Watch the highlights from the commissioning service of Amanda Kirkscey, Trisha Manns, Olga Gonzalez Santiago and Arabia Sweet.
October 18, 2022
Report of the general secretary to the board of directors
God’s sure mission in uncertain times.
October 10, 2022
UMCOR helps local partners respond to Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian, whose maximum sustained winds of 150 mph tied it as the fifth-strongest hurricane on record to strike the United States, made landfall in Florida on Sept. 28, 2022.
October 7, 2022
Mission partners in Latin America and the Caribbean receive grants for ministry
Encounter with Christ awards 14 grants to 12 partners in support of mission within marginalized communities.