Statements
May 19, 2022
Global Ministries directors approve nearly $10 million in grants for mission and scholarships
In addition to the approved grants, directors allocate $9 million more from unrestricted funds for four areas of work in 2022-2023 and ratify an additional $3.8 million in previously released emergency grants.
May 11, 2022
General secretary’s report: accepting and reflecting God’s grace
Roland Fernandes challenged Global Ministries’ directors to hold fast to God’s grace in a report delivered at their semiannual meeting, May 11-12.
April 21, 2022
UMCOR collaborating to relieve the suffering of Ukrainians
Nearly $1 million of essential medical supplies and equipment sent to Ukraine thanks to a joint effort by UMCOR, the Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation and Ohio Health.
April 4, 2022
UMCOR donors are helping refugees from Ukraine displaced by war
Funds are providing food, water, medicine, shelter and transportation to Ukrainians and other refugees.
March 2, 2022
Resource: Lenten reflections on mission experiences
Put your faith into action on the journey to Easter with a set of daily reflections on mission experiences of compassion, challenge and hope.
March 1, 2022
How to assist the Ukrainian people
Make a gift in support of UMCOR’s international disaster response.
February 28, 2022
Application deadline approaching for Global Mission Fellows, US-2 track
March 31 is the final application deadline for young adults seeking to serve in social justice ministries in the United States in 2022-24.
February 24, 2022
Appeal for peace in Russia-Ukraine conflict
Global Ministries joins many Christian organizations worldwide in deploring the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24 and ardently prays for diplomacy and peace.
February 14, 2022
Hispanic/Latino ministry plan names executive director
The Rev. Dr. Lydia Muñoz, an experienced advocate for multicultural ministries and social justice, will be the new executive director of the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry, effective July 1, 2022.
February 11, 2022
Global Ministries to lead update on UNICEF’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort
“Love Beyond Borders” webinar slated for Feb.17, 2022
February 9, 2022
Solidarity with Church of Pakistan following attacks on clergy
The general secretary of Global Ministries sent a message of solidarity and support in the wake of an attack that killed one and injured a second pastor of the minority Christian community.
February 8, 2022
Statement clarifying identity of similarly named, but different, organizations
Global Ministries is not the entity named in recent Atlanta media coverage of challenges being faced at a federally subsidized housing development.