Press Releases

EarthKeepers to be commissioned for environmental stewardship
67 new Global Ministries EarthKeepers will launch creation care projects in the U.S.
Application opens for GMF program, international track
The application has launched for the 2025-27 cohort of young adults who will serve in social justice ministries internationally through The United Methodist Church.
Encounter with Christ supplies grants for ministry
Through the Encounter with Christ permanent fund, Global Ministries awards grants to 11 partners in support of mission within marginalized communities of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Humanitarian leader Jim Cox returns to UMCOR as executive director
Cox, who will join UMCOR on Oct. 7, 2024, brings experience in disaster response and health programming as well as a strong knowledge of The United Methodist Church.
UMCOR receives top rating from CharityWatch
Spring report awards United Methodist Committee on Relief highest A+ rating
Korean UMC churches announce deeper support for missionary service
More than 140 Global Ministries missionaries will receive monthly financial support for their ministries around the world with the help of Korean churches in the U.S.
Applications open for 2024 Mustard Seed Migration Grant program 
ATLANTA – United Methodist churches in the U.S. will have the opportunity to help immigrants, migrants and refugees living in their local communities again in…
GBHEM and Global Ministries move toward greater missional alignment
As the Rev. Greg Berquist announces retirement, Roland Fernandes named as successor to lead both agencies.
New solar microgrid trailer to bring light to the darkness during disaster response
Atlanta groups unite to build solar power trailers for sustainable emergency relief.
Native American identity and experience focus of Atlanta airport exhibit
The works of 26 contemporary Native American artists will be on view at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport starting November 2023.
Application opens for GMF program, both tracks
The application has launched for the next cohort of young adults who will serve in social justice ministries in the U.S. and internationally in 2024-26.
Join UMCOR in support for Hawaii
Learn about UMCOR’s response, ways to give and resources to share.