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on May 1, 2026

New Suicide Prevention Resource for Faith Leaders

Video training course equips UMC clergy and faith leaders with practical, life-saving tools rooted in compassion, theology, and hope.

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on February 10, 2026

UMCOR Reimagines Disaster Material Resources Management

Preparing for the future of Disaster Response Ministry.

North America

Humanitarian Relief and Recovery (UMCOR)

Press Release, Story

on December 16, 2025

Dr. Dana Lyles Appointed Executive Director of Multiethnic Ministries

New joint role will guide multicultural ministries for Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry.

Global Ministries, Higher Education and Ministry

Agriculture, Grants, Hunger & Poverty

Multiethnic Ministries

Press Release, Story

on December 16, 2025

Global Ministries Partners with Feeding America to Address U.S. Food Insecurity

A $500,000 grant supports the reclaiming and redistribution of nutritious food.

Global Ministries

Agriculture, Grants, Hunger & Poverty

Press Release

on November 3, 2025

This Moment Matters: A call for compassionate giving

Your end-of-year gift offers healing and hope to many around the world.

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on October 30, 2025

Supporting U.S. families and communities facing food insecurity

Global Ministries launches emergency food grants to support U.S. churches and food pantries combating hunger.

Press Release

on June 24, 2025

Agriculture, health focus for Africa University-Global Ministries’ partnership

Africa University and Global Ministries partner to support vital agriculture and public health initiatives put at risk after withdrawal of international aid.

Global Ministries

Agriculture, Education

Africa

Humanitarian Relief and Recovery (UMCOR)

Press Release

on March 4, 2025

UMC signs Ecumenical Declaration: Defending Refuge

Faith communities unite in historic declaration to defend refugees at critical crossroads for U.S. policy.

Migration & Refugees

Humanitarian Relief and Recovery (UMCOR)

Press Release

on January 9, 2025

Applications open for 2025 Mustard Seed Migration Grant program

United Methodist churches in the U.S. can help immigrants, migrants and refugees in their local communities through UMCOR-funded community-based service projects.