Stories

Retiring missionaries give thanks for service
Six missionaries honored by fellow missionaries and staff as they retire at the end of 2024.
At the pantry door, every person has a story
What do Human Relations Day offerings support? Southfield-Hope UMC offers a Closet of Hope Food Pantry to its community that goes beyond charity.
EarthKeepers address environmental and spiritual concerns
Recently commissioned EarthKeepers consider how God calls them to merge care for the physical world with care for people’s spiritual needs.
Living and thriving with HIV and AIDS in check 
In Uganda, women living with HIV and AIDS receive support for themselves and their families with a little funding, encouragement and community.
Filipino United Methodists respond to triple disasters
The Disaster Management Office in Manila began relief operations after major storms brought flooding and caused three oil-carrying vessels to sink.
Day of Joy in Albania opens a new window
In September 2024, an international congregation celebrated a milestone in the history of The United Methodist Church in Albania.
Solar trailer deployed after Hurricane Helene opens a new window
The UMCOR-supported solar disaster response trailer powered lights, freezers and refrigerators at Camp Tygart for ERTs clearing debris near Valdosta, Georgia.
Seeking deeper motivations for recovery from addiction
A World Communion Scholar studies for a Ph.D. in psychology to research alcohol addiction and recovery through the lens of forgiveness and spirituality.
Thankfulness overflows and multiplies across the world
How nowhere to turn becomes abundance for one World Communion scholar. Celebrate World Communion Sunday on Oct. 6.
Resolution and letter on Israel and Palestine opens a new window
Global Ministries joins the World Methodist Council in calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, supporting humanitarian aid and working to bring about a just peace in Israel and Palestine.
WCC hosts General Secretary Roland Fernandes opens a new window
The World Council of Churches (WCC) hosted Fernandes in Switzerland for a collaborative visit and dialogue from August 18-20.
Scripture, swimming and s’mores the world over
It’s the season of summer church camps for many in the Northern Hemisphere. Missionary Jennifer Moore describes the fun in North Macedonia.