Stories
December 12, 2023
Building bridges across cultural divides
Missionaries Kirk and Nicole Sims serving in Prague support both the challenges and blessings of the greatest migratory movement Europe has seen since World War II.
December 6, 2023
A home to keep expectant mothers healthy
At the Chicuque Rural Hospital in Mozambique, a safe haven for hundreds of women and children is receiving needed upgrades and renovations.
November 30, 2023
Proclaiming God’s presence after the storm
In places like hard-hit Florida, UMCOR faithfully assists thousands of U.S. residents displaced by severe weather.
November 24, 2023
UMCOR continues to support partners in Ukraine
As displaced people accept long-term evacuation from their hometowns, more shelters, jobs and removal of unexploded weapons become primary concerns.
November 16, 2023
UMCOR – compassionate response in the wake of disaster
Funding from “Where Most Needed” gives UMCOR the flexibility to reach people experiencing all kinds of disasters anywhere in the world.
November 15, 2023
A new class of EarthKeepers equipped to care for God’s creation
Global Ministries commissions 57 new EarthKeepers whose projects include forest gardening, xeriscaping and transition to renewable energy.
November 14, 2023
Imagining – and working toward – no malaria in Africa
Through net distribution, rapid testing, education campaigns and training of health care workers, thousands are protected against malaria in Sierra Leone, Burundi and Angola.
November 9, 2023
In Cambodia, holistic mission thrives
With relationship at the center of mission, Andrew and Janice Lee, missionaries in Cambodia, are seeing their ministries of health, education and discipleship thrive.
October 11, 2023
Yambasu Initiative yields abundant harvests in third year
Since 2020, the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative has awarded 22 grants to 19 United Methodist annual conferences as they develop self-sustaining agriculture ministries.
October 4, 2023
Ordination energizes mission initiative in CAR
Dr. Aquilas Soronaka’s ordination brings renewed hope and energy for a mission initiative focused on congregational development and leadership.
September 27, 2023
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A multicultural vision
Hear from Lydia Muñoz, executive director of the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry, on how the UMC is living into unity amid diversity.
September 21, 2023
World Communion Scholars follow their hearts
Three scholars share how the World Communion Sunday offering gave them the gift of education, transforming their lives and the lives of others in their communities.