Connecting the church in mission

The General Board of Global Ministries is the worldwide mission, relief and development agency of The United Methodist Church, working with partners and churches in more than 115 countries to equip and transform people and places for God’s mission.

Mission priorities

Missionaries

Connecting the church with communities discerning and participating in God’s mission.

Evangelism and Church Revitalization

Sharing the good news of God’s love by helping to plant churches across the world.

Global Health

Promoting physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Humanitarian Relief and Recovery

Providing hope and healing to people in need.

Current UMCOR Responses

Ukraine uMCOR Response Learn More Donate
U.S. Hurricane Response Learn More Donate
Latest International Disaster Response Learn More Donate
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Resources on Worldwide Regionalization 

Access resources in English, French and Portuguese on Worldwide Regionalization legislation and the General Book of Discipline, as led by the Standing Committee on Central Conference Matters. 

News & Stories View All
UMCOR awards $2 million to support migrants as policies shift

Through two key partnerships with the Immigration Law and Justice Network and Church World Service, UMCOR addresses urgent humanitarian needs.

Health, safety and food – UMCOR grants in Haiti

As violence surges and health and safety nets deteriorate across Haiti, UMCOR grants concentrate on those most at risk.

Roland Fernandes addresses graduates during the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary commencement on May 9.
Garrett Seminary confers honorary degree on Roland Fernandes  

Roland Fernandes received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for his impact and leadership in global mission, education and humanitarian service in The United Methodist Church.

Partner with Native American Ministries this Sunday

Native American Ministries Sunday, May 4, encourages congregations to celebrate and strengthen the mission outreach of Native American congregations.

EXHIBIT EXPLORES NATIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH ANCESTRAL LANDS

Featuring more than 60 works by 26 contemporary Native American artists, the exhibit at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and is presented by Global Ministries in collaboration with the church’s Native American Comprehensive Plan.

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