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No One Should

Journey Alone

GOD ASKS: "WHO WILL WELCOME THE STRANGER?"

A migrant’s journey can be filled with uncertainty, loss, and fear. Your generosity helps displaced people receive compassion, advocacy, and practical support. Together, we can help create a world where every person experiences welcome, dignity, and belonging.

Migration: Affirming the dignity and humanity of all people

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From Ukraine to Uruguay, UMC partners help refugees find safety and rebuild their lives.

After fleeing Ukraine with her mother and daughter, Halyna faced the challenges of rebuilding her life in Romania. Through Global Ministries and UMCOR partners, she received housing assistance, legal guidance, employment support and psychosocial care. Today, she has regained stability and hope, leading workshops that help other refugee women heal and connect. Her story reflects how compassionate support helps displaced families find safety, rebuild their lives and rediscover purpose.

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UMCOR and humanitarian partners feed thousands in Gaza

As starvation and malnutrition worsen in Gaza, UMCOR partners with International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) to provide displaced Palestinian families with nutritious meals, food assistance, and health education. Building on a successful relief program, UMCOR has doubled its support to reach 3,700 people with food aid, trauma counseling, and psychosocial support for adults and children. Through trusted local partnerships, these efforts provide essential relief while preserving dignity, strengthening resilience, and offering hope amid ongoing conflict.

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Missionaries help migrant workers find home away from home

Filipino migrant workers in Taiwan face prolonged family separation, financial burdens, loneliness and, in some cases, abuse and oppression. Through TAHANAN, meaning “Home,” Global Missionaries provide a safe, supportive community offering emotional and spiritual counseling, education and fellowship. The ministry helps workers rediscover their God-given worth, strengthen relationships and prepare for healthier family lives. By connecting with loved ones back home and advocating for greater support, TAHANAN helps migrant workers pursue a more abundant life rooted in faith, character and purpose.

Join us in Prayer

God of the journey, you were both a refugee and a refuge for your people. Be near to all who are forced from home and those exploited and abused. Bless those who offer welcome and protection and guide us toward greater justice and belonging. Amen.

Join Bishop Juan De Dois Peña as he leads us in this Prayer for Migration. Click on the three dots to share it.

This Advent, give with purpose.

In response to the increasing threat of deportation and the unjust separation of families, Global Ministries and UMCOR are committed to supporting refugees and migrants, grounded in the biblical call to welcome the stranger. Consider a gift to support ministries that restore hope to those fleeing danger.

2026 End-Of-Year Campaign Toolkit

Ready-to-share graphics, messaging, and resources to support end-of-year giving for Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry. Designed for annual conference leaders, communicators, and churches, everything is ready to download, customize, share, print, and post across the connection.

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This advent,

Your faithfulness makes our work possible. By giving you will help us uphold the gospel message to welcome the stranger, feed the hungry and care for the sick.

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