Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Global Ministries ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://umcmission.org/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [‘This Moment Matters’ Reaches $38.6 Million in Granting](https://umcmission.org/story/this-moment-matters-reaches-38-6-million-in-granting): Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry’s granting and fundraising initiative, “This Moment Matters”, has now awarded close to $40 million dollars across five areas of urgent need. - [As Ebola Spreads, UMC Prevention Efforts Strengthen](https://umcmission.org/story/as-ebola-spreads-umc-prevention-efforts-strengthen): Medical facilities, schools, churches, community health workers, doctors, government officials, teachers, pastors, students, taxi drivers, farmers – it takes everyone working together to overcome an Ebola outbreak. - [Applications Reopen for Global Mission Fellow US-2s](https://umcmission.org/story/applications-reopen-for-global-mission-fellow-us-2s): Young adults are invited to serve alongside local communities in Alaska. - [Proposal moves forward for the new connectional ministries agency](https://umcmission.org/news-statements/proposal-moves-forward-for-the-new-connectional-ministries-agency): The proposal to unify four general agencies of The United Methodist Church — Discipleship Ministries, Global Ministries (GBGM), Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), and United Methodist Communications (UMCom) — to create a new connectional ministries agency has passed its next significant milestone. - [Hope Is a Choice: Responding Faithfully in a Changing World](https://umcmission.org/board-meeting/hope-is-a-choice-responding-faithfully-in-a-changing-world): Facing ongoing global instability, the boards of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry invest in strengthening mission and ministry, prepare for organizational change, and affirm a vision of hope. - [Solar Tools Shine in Spokane Wildfire Response](https://umcmission.org/story/solar-tools-shine-in-spokane-wildfire-response): A new sustainable resource from UMCOR is transforming disaster response in Washington State. - [Serve with Purpose, Grow in Faith: Become a GMF](https://umcmission.org/story/serve-with-purpose-grow-in-faith-become-a-gmf): Applications open for the 2027-2029 class of young adult Global Mission Fellows ready to put faith into action through mission service around the world. - [Church builds on Ebola response in Congo](https://umcmission.org/um-news/church-builds-on-ebola-response-in-congo): Global Ministries and UMCOR are helping to strengthen the church’s Ebola response in eastern Congo, including building a new treatment center and a large-scale communications campaign. - [Food Insecurity Grants Aid Conference Food Programs](https://umcmission.org/story/food-insecurity-grants-aid-conference-food-programs): Ten U.S. conferences receive Global Ministries grants to assist local church ministries with food pantries and feeding ministries. - [Learning to Choose Peace Every Day: A Colombian Pilgrimage](https://umcmission.org/story/learning-to-choose-peace-every-day-a-colombian-pilgrimage): The 2026 Young Adult Pilgrimage of Peace journeyed to Colombia to witness the determination of active peacemakers even as uncertainties continue to unfold. - [2026 EarthKeepers Virtual Commissioning – Save the Date!](https://umcmission.org/story/2026-earthkeepers-virtual-commissioning-save-the-date): Join us online on Nov. 10, 2026, as we commission 47 new EarthKeepers to lead creation care projects in their communities across the U.S. - [The Way of Peace](https://umcmission.org/story/the-way-of-peace): A meditation on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks - [Young Filipino Leaders Grow in Mission Practice](https://umcmission.org/story/young-filipino-leaders-grow-in-mission-practice): The School of Mission for Young People (SMYP) brought together more than 30 leaders in the UMC to engage in conversations and experiences around mission in Asia - [Burundi Sunflower Project Blossoms into Changed Lives](https://umcmission.org/story/burundi-sunflower-project-blossoms-into-changed-lives): Global Ministries’ Yambasu Agriculture Initiative empowers communities through sunflower, mushroom, and pig farming. - [Churches mobilize after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods](https://umcmission.org/um-news/churches-mobilize-after-deadly-nepal-tibet-floods): Following devastating floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border, UMCOR is supporting emergency relief through partner organization United Mission Nepal (UMN). - [Turning Surplus into Sustenance](https://umcmission.org/story/turning-surplus-into-sustenance): How Global Ministries’ partnership with Feeding America ® is increasing access to nutritious food for families facing hunger in the United States. - [Improvements to Facilities Renew Appalachian Ministries](https://umcmission.org/story/improvements-to-facilities-renew-appalachian-ministries): Global Ministries’ assistance described as a “godsend” for long-term service ministries in the Kentucky Appalachia region that dedicate their resources to helping people. - [A Pastoral Letter for Colombia from Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr.](https://umcmission.org/news-statements/a-pastoral-letter-for-colombia-from-bishop-ruben-saenz-jr): Global Ministries and UMCOR affirm Bishop Saenz's call to respond to the needs of Colombians impacted by an earthquake on Aug. 10. - [Keeping the Doors Open: A Resilience Initiative for Churches Serving Their Communities ](https://umcmission.org/story/keeping-the-doors-open-a-resilience-initiative-for-churches-serving-their-communities): Introducing a new UMC Solar and Battery Pilot Program providing guidance and grants for a limited number of U.S.-based United Methodist churches.   - [Church Installs Rainwater Tanks in Isolated Congolese Village](https://umcmission.org/um-news/church-installs-rainwater-tanks-in-isolated-congolese-village): KIBUMBA, North Kivu, DRC – A rainwater collection project installed by the Eastern Congo Disaster Management Office, in coordination with Global Ministries’ Global Health team, supplies water to an area that has no other water source. The activities were part of an integrated relief program for Eastern Congo funded by UMCOR last year, designed to combine disaster response and health programming to address the needs of communities affected by conflict. - [New Global Mission Fellows Commissioned in Cambodia](https://umcmission.org/story/new-global-mission-fellows-commissioned-in-cambodia): Forty-nine GMFs step into two years of cross-cultural mission service, seeking to address injustice and meet needs in the areas of migration, healthcare, agriculture, and education. - [Support for Healthier Mothers and Babies: World Breastfeeding Week](https://umcmission.org/story/support-for-healthier-mothers-and-babies-world-breastfeeding-week): Preventing malnutrition in pregnant women, mothers, and babies is a key element of a Global Ministries’ joint program on food security and nutritional health. - [Grants to 10 U.S. Conferences Encourage New Leadership and Church Growth](https://umcmission.org/story/grants-to-10-u-s-conferences-encourage-new-leadership-and-church-growth): Racial/Ethnic and Multiethnic Ministries grants support programs that foster leadership development and church growth in racial/ethnic communities. - [Global Ministries and UMCOR Release 2025 Impact Report, ‘Answering the Call’  ](https://umcmission.org/story/global-ministries-and-umcor-release-2025-impact-report-answering-the-call): Through the generosity of United Methodists and a trusted network of global partners, read how the church supported life-changing ministries across Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. - [Global Ministries and UMCOR Support Ebola Response Efforts in DRC](https://umcmission.org/story/global-ministries-and-umcor-support-ebola-response-efforts-in-drc): Grants for training, community outreach, and coordination with health authorities are addressing preparedness and response in affected and high-risk regions. - [Denouncing the Actions of ICE in Houston and Honoring the Life of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo](https://umcmission.org/news-statements/denouncing-the-actions-of-ice-in-houston-and-honoring-the-life-of-lorenzo-salgado-araujo): Global Ministries and UMCOR join with the United Methodist Immigration Task Force in grieving the death of Mr. Araujo in Texas, rejecting any system that treats immigrant lives as disposable. - [God’s Mission to Revive Young Lives in Monrovia’s Streets](https://umcmission.org/story/gods-mission-to-revive-young-lives-in-monrovias-streets): A National in Mission worker in Liberia answers God’s call to work among youth and young adults who are trapped in addiction, prostitution, and hopelessness. - [Church Steps Up Ebola Response in Congo](https://umcmission.org/um-news/church-steps-up-ebola-response-in-congo):  A coalition of United Methodist partners are working together to meet medical and communications needs to prevent Ebola’s further spread in the region. - [Farm Project Strengthens Communities in Congo’s North Katanga](https://umcmission.org/story/farm-project-strengthens-communities-in-congos-north-katanga): An initiative supported by Global Ministries is boosting food security and creating sustainable livelihoods. - [UMCOR Responds to Earthquakes in Venezuela](https://umcmission.org/story/umcor-responds-to-earthquakes-in-venezuela): In response to two major earthquakes that hit the country on June 24, UMCOR has awarded grants to its humanitarian and ecumenical partners in the region to bolster emergency assistance and aid.  - [Global Mission Fellows Commissioning in Cambodia](https://umcmission.org/story/livestream-global-mission-fellows-commissioning-in-cambodia): Celebrate 49 new Global Mission Fellows responding to God's call to mission and send them forth into service with communities around the world. - [Calling the Church to Courageous Partnership in a Divided World](https://umcmission.org/story/calling-the-church-to-courageous-partnership-in-a-divided-world): Roland Fernandes delivers centenary Beckly Social Services Lecture at the Methodist Conference in Britain. - [“Tithing Careers” to Mentor and Learn in Cambodia](https://umcmission.org/story/tithing-careers-to-mentor-and-learn-in-cambodia): After retiring from life-time careers in education and medical work, Drs. Delecia and Tom Carey began a new career chapter that uses their skills and knowledge in missionary service. - [Our Faith Compels Us to Stand With Our Neighbors in Their Time of Need ](https://umcmission.org/story/our-faith-compels-us-to-stand-with-our-neighbors-in-their-time-of-need): As Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections are withdrawn for Haitian and Syrian immigrants in the U.S., General Secretary Roland Fernandes calls upon United Methodists to embody Christ’s call of compassion, accompaniment, and advocacy.   - [Church Boosts Public Health – and Gospel – with Water System](https://umcmission.org/story/church-boosts-public-health-and-gospel-with-water-system): A water purification system funded by UMCOR is enabling Trinity United Methodist Church in Naivasha, Kenya, to protect lives and strengthen trust in the community. - [This Moment Matters: Migrants Find Safety and Refuge](https://umcmission.org/story/this-moment-matters-migrants-find-safety-and-refuge): From Ukraine to Uruguay, refugees and migrants are finding refuge and rebuilding their lives with the help of the UMC and its partners. - [Empowering Mothers to Transform Their Children’s World](https://umcmission.org/story/empowering-mothers-to-transform-their-childrens-world): The Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre in the West Bank, Israel/Palestine, uses a Global Ministries grant to train mothers of children with disabilities how to continue their child’s rehabilitation at home and become stronger advocates in the community. - [Global Ministries Relaunches “Feeding Our Neighbors” Grant Program for 2026 ](https://umcmission.org/story/global-ministries-relaunches-feeding-our-neighbors-grant-program-for-2026): Funding available for U.S. annual conferences to support food ministries. - [Grants Announced to Address Food Insecurity at United Methodist-Related Schools](https://umcmission.org/story/grants-announced-to-address-food-insecurity-at-united-methodist-related-schools): As students face mounting financial pressures from cuts in student support programs on U.S. university campuses, the General Boards of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry will offer campus food and hygiene insecurity grants for United Methodist-related colleges to help provide food and essential supplies to their students. - [Chiricahua Community Health Centers Widens Outreach in Arizona](https://umcmission.org/story/chiricahua-community-health-centers-widens-outreach-in-arizona): Global Ministries’ Global Health unit helps provide healthcare and social assistance to a population in the U.S. that is rural, isolated, and predominantly uninsured. - [Yambasu Initiative Transforms Communities in Eastern Angola](https://umcmission.org/story/yambasu-initiative-transforms-communities-in-eastern-angola): With support from Global Ministries, an agriculture program boosts livelihoods and food security for more than 600 families. - [Women Rising Again in Honduras](https://umcmission.org/story/women-rising-again-in-honduras): Women in Honduras gather to explore God’s purpose and calling for their lives and form a new National Board of Methodist Women. - [New Suicide Prevention Resource for Faith Leaders](https://umcmission.org/press-release/new-suicide-prevention-resource-for-faith-leaders): Video training course equips UMC clergy and faith leaders with practical, life-saving tools rooted in compassion, theology, and hope. - [Rooted in Partnership and Hope](https://umcmission.org/story/rooted-in-partnership-and-hope): Global Ministries and Higher Education & Ministry hold joint board meeting in Kenya. - [“This Moment Matters” Initiative disburses $24 Million To-Date](https://umcmission.org/story/this-moment-matters-initiative-disburses-24-million-to-date): Launched in 2025, “This Moment Matters” has awarded hundreds of bridge grants to address critical gaps in need in the areas of food security, education, health, migration, and peace. - [Missionary Dedicated to Child Wellbeing](https://umcmission.org/story/missionary-dedicated-to-child-wellbeing): Recently commissioned missionary, Ernest Mudzengerere, begins ministry in Namibia with Children of Zion Village as Education and Child Development Officer. - [World Malaria Day: Finishing the Fight We Began](https://umcmission.org/story/world-malaria-day-finishing-the-fight-we-began): Looking back at the challenges faced and surmounted in the UMC Imagine No Malaria health initiative spurs efforts to find new pathways to conquer the disease. - [Partnership to Open Clinical Pastoral Education Site in the Philippines](https://umcmission.org/story/partnership-to-open-clinical-pastoral-education-site-in-the-philippines): Directors of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry approve a proposal for Mary Johnston Hospital in Manila to develop the first certified and accredited UMC CPE program outside the U.S. - [Proposal introduced for new connectional ministries agency](https://umcmission.org/story/proposal-introduced-for-new-connectional-ministries-agency): A proposed unification of four UMC agencies aims to strengthen collaboration, mission impact, and long-term sustainability across the church. - [Missionaries Commissioned for Service in Kenya](https://umcmission.org/story/missionaries-commissioned-for-service-in-kenya): Meeting in Nairobi, the joint boards of directors of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry celebrate 17 new missionaries in placements that circle the globe. - [General Secretary Highlights Urgent Call to Peace in Spring Report](https://umcmission.org/story/general-secretary-highlights-urgent-call-to-peace-in-spring-report): Roland Fernandes addresses the Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry boards of directors in a meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya. - [Fear Is Not the Final Word](https://umcmission.org/story/fear-is-not-the-final-word): An Easter Message from General Secretary Roland Fernandes. - [Deaf Ministry Farming Project Brings Hope to Mutare](https://umcmission.org/story/deaf-ministry-farming-project-brings-hope-to-mutare): A United Methodist initiative that assists those in need and also empowers the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. - [Encounter with Christ Fund Hits $2 Million Milestone in Global Ministries Grants](https://umcmission.org/story/encounter-with-christ-fund-hits-2-million-milestone-in-global-ministries-grants): Through the awarding of five new grants to partners in 2025, the “Encounter with Christ in Latin America and the Caribbean” (Encounter with Christ) permanent fund reached a significant milestone in its support of mission and ministry in the region. - [God Makes Room for Us All](https://umcmission.org/story/god-makes-room-for-us-all-2): Stories about the hospitality these missionaries have received the world over voice an affirmation that welcome is a universal gesture we offer one another, often because God first welcomed us into our faith community. - [A Beacon in the Community](https://umcmission.org/story/a-beacon-in-the-community): In seven years, an African American UMC in Alabama went from a pantry that served five people a month to a pantry that now serves 9,000 families a year and offers a clinic, services to the unhoused, HIV testing and navigation to care, prison re-entry, court programming, and mental health counseling. - [Deaf Awareness March: A Call for Inclusion](https://umcmission.org/story/deaf-awareness-march-a-call-for-inclusion): With support from Global Ministries, United Methodists in Mutare, Zimbabwe, take action to raise awareness and demand equality for the Deaf and hard of hearing. - [Am I Willing to Be a Neighbor?](https://umcmission.org/story/am-i-willing-to-be-a-neighbor): Who Is My Neighbor? - [Women and Water – Advancing Equality on World Water Day](https://umcmission.org/story/women-and-water-advancing-equality-on-world-water-day): Commemorations for World Water Day 2026 focus on the ways that safe and accessible water and sanitation can improve gender equality. - [Grants Announced to Address Food Insecurity at United Methodist-Related Schools](https://umcmission.org/story/grants-announced-to-address-food-insecurity-at-united-methodist-related-schools-2): As students face mounting financial pressures from cuts in student support programs on U.S. university campuses, the General Boards of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry will offer campus food and hygiene insecurity grants for United Methodist-related colleges to help provide food and essential supplies to their students. - [Putting Aside Differences to Protect Our Neighbors](https://umcmission.org/reflection/putting-aside-differences-to-protect-our-neighbors): Who Is My Neighbor? Lenten Devotion Series: Week 5 - [Crossing Boundaries for Neighbors](https://umcmission.org/reflection/crossing-boundaries-for-neighbors): Who Is My Neighbor? Lenten Devotion Series: Week 4 - [Global Ministries Prays for Peace in the Middle East](https://umcmission.org/news-statements/global-ministries-prays-for-peace-in-the-middle-east): A statement from General Secretary Roland Fernandes. - [Caring for Neighbors Unconditionally  ](https://umcmission.org/reflection/caring-for-neighbors-unconditionally): Who Is My Neighbor? Lenten Devotion Series: Week 3 - [Global Ministries prays for peace in Mexico ](https://umcmission.org/news-statements/global-ministries-prays-for-peace-in-mexico): A statement from General Secretary Roland Fernandes. - [The Power of Being Neighbors](https://umcmission.org/reflection/the-power-of-being-neighbors): Who Is My Neighbor? Lenten Devotion Series: Week 2 - [Is God Calling You to Environmental Work? Become a Global Ministries EarthKeeper](https://umcmission.org/story/is-god-calling-you-to-environmental-work-become-a-global-ministries-earthkeeper): On Nov. 4, Global Ministries commissioned 72 new EarthKeepers during an online livestreamed service, making the 2025 EarthKeepers class one of the largest in the program’s 10-year history. - [UMCOR Reimagines Disaster Material Resources Management ](https://umcmission.org/press-release/umcor-reimagines-disaster-material-resources-management): Preparing for the future of Disaster Response Ministry. - [Historic Ordinations Mark New Chapter for United Methodists in Honduras](https://umcmission.org/story/historic-ordinations-mark-new-chapter-for-united-methodists-in-honduras): Methodists from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S. gathered in January to celebrate the ordination of the first three Honduran elders. - [Philippines Launches EarthKeepers Learning Institute, Inducts Pioneer Members](https://umcmission.org/story/philippines-launches-earthkeepers-learning-institute-inducts-pioneer-members-2): The Davao Episcopal Area (DEA) formally launched its first-ever Gilas Kalikasan (EarthKeepers) Learning Institute and inducted 57 pioneer EarthKeepers during a four-day gathering. - [Making Peace Peacefully: Educators and Church Leaders Renew Commitment to Peacebuilding Across Asia Pacific](https://umcmission.org/story/making-peace-peacefully-educators-and-church-leaders-renew-commitment-to-peacebuilding-across-asia-pacific): APAMEI Meeting in Manila Focuses on How Methodist Education Can Build a More Just and Peaceful Asia Pacific Region. - [Pantries Across the Country Feed More Neighbors in Need](https://umcmission.org/story/pantries-across-the-country-feed-more-neighbors-in-need): As cuts from USDA hit emergency food banks and school meal programs, and the SNAP program adds new restrictions, dedicated and compassionate United Methodist volunteers double down to increase food security in their communities with support from a Global Ministries’ Feeding Our Neighbors grant. - [Program Transforms Youth in Mutare Churches](https://umcmission.org/story/program-transforms-youth-in-mutare-churches): Pillars & Plants, a Global Ministries–funded project in Zimbabwe, empowers youth through music, dance, and art, reducing stigma around substance abuse and fostering openness, healing, and hope. - [Affirming CIEMAL’s Call for Peace and Nonviolence in Venezuela](https://umcmission.org/news-statements/affirming-ciemals-call-for-peace-and-nonviolence-in-venezuela): We join CIEMAL in prayer for the people of Venezuela and for all communities affected by violence. - [A calling to serve those who grieve](https://umcmission.org/story/a-calling-to-serve-those-who-grieve): Insar Gohar, a Global Ministries supported National in Mission worker in Pakistan, follows God’s guidance as he counsels and accompanies people who have suffered great trauma. - [Our Christmas miracle](https://umcmission.org/reflection/our-christmas-miracle): Missionary Matthew Laferty offers this “transfigured and reordered” vision from Isaiah that boldly declares the future we have in the fullness of the reign of God and our hope in peace and justice in Christ. - [Christmas greetings from our general secretary](https://umcmission.org/story/christmas-greetings-from-our-general-secretary): On behalf of Global Ministries, Higher Education and Ministry and the United Methodist Committee on Relief, General Secretary Roland Fernandes sends Christmas greetings. - [Dr. Dana Lyles Appointed Executive Director of Multiethnic Ministries](https://umcmission.org/press-release/dr-dana-lyles-appointed-executive-director-of-multiethnic-ministries): New joint role will guide multicultural ministries for Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry. - [Global Ministries Partners with Feeding America to Address U.S. Food Insecurity](https://umcmission.org/press-release/global-ministries-partners-with-feeding-america-to-address-u-s-food-insecurity): A $500,000 grant supports the reclaiming and redistribution of nutritious food. - [This moment matters in Tanzania](https://umcmission.org/reflection/this-moment-matters-in-tanzania): An Advent reflection from Rev. Rebecca Maiko, who serves Sebring-Mwanza Center in Tanzania, a center that provides access to education for children, health care for their community and peaceful collaboration with members of other faiths. - [Come and See: West Bank young adult pilgrimage](https://umcmission.org/story/come-and-see-west-bank-young-adult-pilgrimage): A group of 15 people, including seven students from UMC seminaries in the U.S., embarked on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land earlier in 2025. Although they did not travel to Gaza, they saw many repercussions of the war in West Bank Palestinian villages. - [This moment matters for the migrant community](https://umcmission.org/reflection/this-moment-matters-for-the-migrant-community): An Advent reflection from Shiela Mae Aguilar-Hablan, a Global Mission Fellow working in Hong Kong with the Mission for Migrant Workers. - [A faith that welcomes the stranger and cares for migrants](https://umcmission.org/story/a-faith-that-welcomes-the-stranger-and-cares-for-migrants): Global Ministries’ and UMCOR’s work with migrants and migrating populations – refugees, asylum seekers and people displaced in their own countries – centers on a long-held Christian tradition and biblical mandate of welcome and hospitality. - [Indigenous Boarding School fellowship launches](https://umcmission.org/story/indigenous-boarding-school-fellowship-launches): Global Ministries joins the General Commission on Archives and History and United Women in Faith in launching a new fellowship as a part of the denomination’s effort to educate and own its role in the harm inflicted on Native Americans through the centuries.  - [Asian young adults seek new vision of servant leadership ](https://umcmission.org/story/asian-young-adults-seek-new-vision-of-servant-leadership): Young adults from Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia and Vietnam gathered for the 2025 ASCEND leadership training — a three-year initiative created in collaboration between Global Ministries and the Korean Methodist Church Board of Missions. - [An advent call to the people of The United Methodist Church](https://umcmission.org/story/an-advent-call-to-the-people-of-the-united-methodist-church): The Immigration Task Force urges the church to recommit to its collective calling of extending welcome, justice and compassion to migrants. - [“Review” of Resettled Refugees is Immoral, Cruel, and Massive Waste of USCIS Resources](https://umcmission.org/news-statements/review-of-resettled-refugees-is-immoral-cruel-and-massive-waste-of-uscis-resources): Press release from Church World Service on the proposed review of approximately 233,000 refugees — all of whom have already undergone extensive vetting and been approved and resettled in the United States. - [Hope beyond the waters in Kenya](https://umcmission.org/story/hope-beyond-the-waters-kenya): On World AIDS Day, health workers in Kenya’s Naivasha Lake region share that faith-based advocacy, vocational empowerment and strong community support for people living with HIV and AIDS combined with treatment and prevention are key to reducing both transmission and stigma. - [Church farms combat food insecurity in Congo](https://umcmission.org/um-news/church-farms-combat-food-insecurity-in-congo): With support from the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative, United Methodists in the South Congo Conference address food insecurity with new church farming projects that transform lives and sow the seeds of self-sufficiency. - [Walking in Ixtepec](https://umcmission.org/reflection/walking-in-ixtepec): A reflection from Kimberly Lewis, a missionary with GYTTE in Puebla, Mexico: “As we prepare for this season of watching and waiting, we are looking for God in all we do and see – not focusing on the troubles of the world and who will be chosen but choosing to be with God in each moment of each day.” - [Food security from the ground up – Yambasu Agriculture Initiative](https://umcmission.org/story/food-security-from-the-ground-up-yambasu-agriculture-initiative): Humanitarian relief comes in many forms. The Yambasu Agriculture Initiative supports the agricultural strength of African communities, providing training, tools, seed supplies and other inputs that can raise food scarcity in communities to food abundance. - [Securing the future of education: A Wesleyan call to action](https://umcmission.org/story/securing-the-future-of-education-a-wesleyan-call-to-action): Cuts to public funding for education, dismantling of equity initiatives and political attacks on diversity and inclusion are making it harder for students to access higher education and straining United Methodist-related institutions – especially historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and seminaries. - [Mission hospitals give hope to expectant mothers](https://umcmission.org/um-news/mission-hospitals-give-hope-to-expectant-mothers): The Mother, Newborn and Child Health departments at Old Mutare and Mutambara District mission hospitals in Zimbabwe have undergone remarkable transformations, resulting in better care for pregnant mothers. Missionary and midwife, Florence Mefor, worked to connect United Methodist partners across the world for support in this endeavor. - [United Methodists restore hope and health in eastern Congo](https://umcmission.org/story/united-methodists-restore-hope-and-health-in-eastern-congo): For several years, Global Ministries has accompanied the East Congo Episcopal Area with grants and resources to serve people displaced by regional violence and destruction. This story, covering health services and infrastructure in the region, is Part Two of a two-part series. - [Filling gaps in health ministry funding where possible](https://umcmission.org/story/filling-gaps-in-health-ministry-funding-where-possible): In wake of the abrupt loss of billions of dollars of U.S. foreign aid, decades of global health and development work is now at risk. Global Ministries has moved to fill some funding gaps through UMC connections to ease disruption of health services where possible. - [This Moment Matters: A call for compassionate giving](https://umcmission.org/press-release/this-moment-matters-a-call-for-compassionate-giving): Your end-of-year gift offers healing and hope to many around the world. - [Supporting U.S. families and communities facing food insecurity ](https://umcmission.org/press-release/supporting-u-s-families-and-communities-facing-food-insecurity): Global Ministries launches emergency food grants to support U.S. churches and food pantries combating hunger. - [UMCOR supports relief and recovery in eastern Congo](https://umcmission.org/story/umcor-supports-relief-and-recovery-in-eastern-congo): This story, covering UMCOR’s work, is Part One of a two-part series. Part Two, on health care ministries, will publish in November. - [Faith Leaders Condemn Administration Efforts to Abandon Historic U.S. Refugee Program](https://umcmission.org/news-statements/faith-leaders-condemn-administration-efforts-to-abandon-historic-u-s-refugee-program): Roland Fernandes has signed this Church World Service statement, on behalf of Global Ministries, GBHEM and UMCOR, on the U.S. Administration’s decision to allow only 7,000 refugees into the U.S. in 2026, prioritizing South African Afrikaners for nearly all the slots. - [Global Ministries to commission EarthKeepers for environmental stewardship](https://umcmission.org/story/global-ministries-to-commission-earthkeepers-for-environmental-stewardship): 72 new Global Ministries EarthKeepers will launch creation care projects in the U.S. ## Pages - [End of Year Conference and Church Toolkit](https://umcmission.org/about/end-of-year-conference-and-church-toolkit): Global Ministries’ mission theology statement guides our participation in God’s mission to restore all creation. We learn and witness to what God is doing in every land, seeking to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. - [Home](https://umcmission.org/): General Secretary Roland Fernandes shares how Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry are meeting today’s challenges through strategic investment, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to hope-filled mission. - [Humanitarian Relief and Recovery (UMCOR)](https://umcmission.org/work/humanitarian-relief-and-recovery-umcor): Global Ministries and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) strengthen United Methodist response to humanitarian crises around the world. - [Annual Conference Resources](https://umcmission.org/annual-conference-resources): Global Ministries’ mission theology statement guides our participation in God’s mission to restore all creation. We learn and witness to what God is doing in every land, seeking to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. - [Feeding Our Neighbors food ministry Grants](https://umcmission.org/work/humanitarian-relief/agriculture-and-food-security/feeding-our-neighbors-food-ministry-grants): As the hunger crisis grows in the U.S., Global Ministries has established Feeding Our Neighbors emergency food grants for U.S.-based United Methodist congregations with food ministries, pantries and United Methodist ministry partners. - [This Moment Matters – Migration](https://umcmission.org/giving/this-moment-matters-migration): Amid a historic surge in global displacement and migration, Global Ministries and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) respond with compassion and courage. Partnering with faith-rooted legal advocates, grassroots networks, UMC connections and international humanitarian agencies, this work supports migrants and refugees through legal assistance, emergency relief, food security, housing, psychosocial care and much more. From local congregations welcoming newcomers in U.S. towns to food programs for displaced families in Gaza, many facets of Global Ministries’ work accompany migrants through every stage of their journey – affirming their humanity, upholding their dignity and advocating for justice. - [This Moment Matters – Agriculture and](https://umcmission.org/giving/this-moment-matters-agriculture): Global efforts to eliminate hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition are meeting more roadblocks because of the elimination of many U.S. foreign aid programs. In Africa, Global Ministries is expanding the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative to assist communities with sustainable agriculture initiatives and income generation. By leveraging longstanding relationships with UMC episcopal areas and annual conferences in Africa, and educational institutions and agricultural initiatives worldwide, Global Ministries seeks to improve lives and livelihoods among those it can reach. - [This Moment Matters – Education](https://umcmission.org/giving/this-moment-matters-education): Cuts to foreign aid, the dismantling of equity initiatives and threats to public education are jeopardizing access for students and impacting educational institutions — especially those in marginalized communities and developing regions. By investing in leadership development and scholarships, Higher Education and Ministry and the Black College Fund are restoring opportunity, strengthening theological education, and ensuring continued access to scholarships and formative leadership opportunities. - [This Moment Matters – Peace](https://umcmission.org/giving/this-moment-matters-peace): Working in collaboration with global and local partners, Global Ministries Peace programs foster advocacy, accompaniment and action networks; strengthen interfaith collaboration; and support humanitarian aid and development programs. Initiatives such as the peace pilgrimage, mediation and reconciliation training, trauma healing ministries and the advocacy academy for human rights and social justice equip leaders to participate in peacemaking ministries. - [This Moment Matters – Global Health](https://umcmission.org/giving/this-moment-matters-global-health): Through strategic partnerships with African health boards and support for local health systems, we are working to restore suspended initiatives, combat preventable diseases, and ensure continued access to lifesaving treatments, vaccines, and vital healthcare services for vulnerable communities. Our current Global Health priorities include: Maternal Newborn and Child Health; HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis; malaria awareness, prevention, testing and treatment​; nutritional assistance and rehabilitation​; essential medicines; and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). - [This Moment Matters](https://umcmission.org/giving/this-moment-matters): We stand at a critical crossroads. Recent U.S. policy changes have depleted funding sources for vital educational institutions, health care organizations, sustainable livelihoods programs and peace efforts, putting already struggling families and communities at further risk. Join us in prayerfully responding to this moment with compassion, courage and lasting efforts. - [Global Ministries Creation Care Network Terms of Use](https://umcmission.org/global-ministries-creation-care-network-terms-of-use): The Global Ministries Creation Care Network Terms of Use (“Terms of Use”) define the conditions under which any person authorized by Global Ministries (hereinafter designated as “the User”) may access and use the Community Website and all the functionalities provided (hereinafter designated together as “the Service”). - [test page](https://umcmission.org/test-page): 100% of your donation supports disaster response. - [UMCOR Disaster Response Updates](https://umcmission.org/work/humanitarian-relief/updates): Get up to date on UMCOR’s disaster response efforts. Learn how you can help impacted communities around the world through prayer, service and giving. - [The Standing Committee on Central Conference Matters](https://umcmission.org/standing-committee-on-central-conference-matters): Resources for The Standing Committee on Central Conference Matters. - [Mustard Seed Migration Grants](https://umcmission.org/work/humanitarian-relief/migration-refugees/mustard-seed-grants): UMCOR’s Mustard Seed Migration Grant program encourages U.S.-based United Methodist churches to engage in community-based ministries with migrants and refugees. - [EarthKeepers](https://umcmission.org/work/humanitarian-relief/environmental-sustainability/earthkeepers): Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training program that guides U.S.-based United Methodists to develop and lead environmental sustainability projects in their communities. - [Giving](https://umcmission.org/giving): Your donation makes it possible for Global Ministries, UMCOR and our partners to provide life-changing, often life-saving, services and support. So whatever amount you’re able to give, you can be confident that your donation will create positive change today, and for generations to come. - [Accountability](https://umcmission.org/about/accountability): We are dedicated to being open about our work and how we manage financial resources. Below, you can find recent financial documents, annual reports and guiding materials for both the General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). - [Racial and Ethnic Ministry Plans](https://umcmission.org/work/church-engagement/multiethnic-ministries/racial-ethnic-ministry-plans): Supports diverse communities through national and ethnic ministry plans that promote cultural inclusion and church growth. - [In Mission Together](https://umcmission.org/work/church-engagement/in-mission-together): Connecting U.S. churches with global partners to help start churches, focusing on long-term development and self-sufficiency. - [Community Developers Program](https://umcmission.org/work/church-engagement/multiethnic-ministries/community-development): A group of racial and ethnic churches across the U.S. working to strengthen The United Methodist Church’s ability to serve and partner with local communities. - [Institute for Multicultural Ministries](https://umcmission.org/work/church-engagement/multicultural-institute): Help church leaders understand cultural differences, build relationships and serve diverse communities, especially migrants and refugees. - [Leadership Development and Scholarships Program](https://umcmission.org/work/church-engagement/leadership-scholarships): Provide resources and opportunities to help individuals and mission partners build skills needed to fulfill mission goals in their regions. - [New Faith Communities](https://umcmission.org/work/church-engagement/new-faith-communities): Share the gospel and Christ’s love in new places, including Central African Republic, Honduras and Southeast Asia. - [Multiethnic Ministries](https://umcmission.org/work/church-engagement/multiethnic-ministries): Serve vulnerable groups and work to fight inequality through multiethnic and racial-ethnic congregations in the United States. - [Mission Connections](https://umcmission.org/work/church-engagement/mission-connections): Build partnerships to grow the church and understand its unique expression in different cultures worldwide. - [Church Engagement](https://umcmission.org/work/church-engagement): Family UMC Brazilian music ministry team leads worship at a church planted by the Rev. Juarez Goncalves, a missionary from Brazil, and his wife, the Rev. Clauri Goncalves.  - [Careers](https://umcmission.org/careers): Explore current employment opportunities with Global Ministries and UMCOR, including opportunities in our offices outside the United States.  - [Thank You!](https://umcmission.org/contact/thank-you): We appreciate you taking the time to connect with us. Your message has been received, and a member of our team will be in touch soon. - [Contact Us](https://umcmission.org/contact): General inquiries:
info@umcmission.org - [History](https://umcmission.org/about/history): John Wesley, Francis Asbury and Thomas Coke. Photo: General Commission on Archives and HistoryThe Methodist Episcopal Church: 1784-1939 - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://umcmission.org/frequently-asked-questions): Here are the answers to the most often-asked questions of Global Ministries and UMCOR. - [Our Policies and Legal Information](https://umcmission.org/legal): Everything you need to know about our privacy policy, terms of use, how we protect your data and our Child Protection Policy. - [Previous Initiatives](https://umcmission.org/work/global-health/previous-initiatives): Learn about other Global Health programs that have served countless people and made a positive impact over the years. - [Disease Prevention](https://umcmission.org/work/global-health/disease-prevention): Expanding access to resources that diagnose, treat and eliminate disease - [Health Infrastructure and Services](https://umcmission.org/work/global-health/infrastructure): Improving the quality of health services, medical facilities and care delivery for underserved communities - [Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)](https://umcmission.org/work/global-health/water-sanitation-hygiene): Providing clean and safe water sources and improving sanitation facilities to promote better health - [Maternal, Newborn and Child Health](https://umcmission.org/work/global-health/maternal-child-health): Providing essential care for women, newborns and children to reduce illness and death - [Global Health](https://umcmission.org/work/global-health): Moms and babies arrive for a growth and development check-up in Mozambique. - [Leadership](https://umcmission.org/about/leadership): The executives listed below are part of a larger joint leadership team providing strategic oversight for the General Boards of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry. - [#STILLINMISSION](https://umcmission.org/work/missionaries/still-in-mission): #STILLINMISSION is a monthly live Zoom call featuring a rotating selection of Global Ministries missionaries. Advanced registration required. - [Become a Missionary](https://umcmission.org/work/missionaries/become-a-missionary): Global Ministries missionaries serve in many different roles and placement types. Learn more and apply now. - [Where We Work](https://umcmission.org/work/where-we-work): Global Ministries works in more than 100 countries, partnering with churches and communities to equip and transform people and places for God’s mission. Across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America, we send missionaries, support church growth and provide humanitarian aid through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). - [Theology of Mission](https://umcmission.org/about/theology): Global Ministries’ mission theology statement guides our participation in God’s mission to restore all creation. We learn and witness to what God is doing in every land, seeking to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. - [The Advance](https://umcmission.org/get-involved/advance): Estefania Regina de Oliviera Vieira visits with a young patient during a free medical clinic offered by volunteers from the Methodist Church in Brazil and the Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church in Murutinga, Brazil. - [About Us](https://umcmission.org/about): Global Ministries is the international mission, humanitarian relief and development organization of The United Methodist Church. We connect people inside and outside the church to spread God’s love and Christ’s caring presence throughout the world. - [Get Involved](https://umcmission.org/get-involved): Learn more about how you can connect, support, and explore United Methodist mission and ministry. - [Volunteer](https://umcmission.org/get-involved/volunteer): Supporting various humanitarian relief and recovery efforts for local communities - [Covenant with Missionaries](https://umcmission.org/work/missionaries/covenant): Covenant partner relationships are ongoing connections of support between an individual, church or organization and a specific missionary. - [Global Mission Fellows (GMF) International Track](https://umcmission.org/work/missionaries/global-fellows/international): Global Mission Fellows – International track is a two-year program of The United Methodist Church for young adults serving in various roles and placements around the world. - [Global Mission Fellows (GMF) US-2 Track](https://umcmission.org/work/missionaries/global-fellows/us): Global Mission Fellows – US-2 track is a two-year program of The United Methodist Church for young adults serving in the United States. - [Mission Volunteers](https://umcmission.org/work/missionaries/volunteers): Mission Volunteers are short to long-term self-funded individuals or couples serving in a variety of roles at partner sites worldwide. - [UMCOR Supply Depot Network](https://umcmission.org/work/humanitarian-relief/supply-depots): UMCOR operates a relief supply depot and collaborates with warehouses across the U.S. so we can bring relief to those impacted by disaster. - [Relief Supplies](https://umcmission.org/work/humanitarian-relief/relief-supplies): Providing essential supplies to the most vulnerable following a disaster and during times of crisis - [Agriculture and Food Security](https://umcmission.org/work/humanitarian-relief/agriculture-and-food-security): Helping communities improve their food security through agricultural training and capacity building. - [Environmental Sustainability](https://umcmission.org/work/humanitarian-relief/environmental-sustainability): Working with individuals, churches and other partners to launch environmental projects and initiatives - [Global Migration](https://umcmission.org/work/humanitarian-relief/migration-refugees): Offering care, guidance and support for refugees and migrants seeking shelter and solace - [UMCOR Disaster Response](https://umcmission.org/work/humanitarian-relief/disaster-response): Partnering with annual conferences, episcopal areas and ecumenical organizations worldwide to help communities carry out their own disaster response, recovery and mitigation efforts - [Humanitarian Relief and Recovery (UMCOR)](https://umcmission.org/work/humanitarian-relief): Global Ministries and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) strengthen United Methodist response to humanitarian crises around the world. - [Global Mission Fellows (GMF)](https://umcmission.org/work/missionaries/global-fellows): Global Mission Fellows is a two-year program of The United Methodist Church for young adults serving in cross-cultural contexts in the U.S. and around the world. - [US Missionaries](https://umcmission.org/work/missionaries/us): U.S. Missionaries are long-term United Methodist missionaries serving across the United States. Their ministry supports at risk communities. - [Global Missionaries](https://umcmission.org/work/missionaries/global): Global Missionaries are long-term United Methodist missionaries serving in nearly 60 countries. Their ministry focuses on mutuality and partnership. - [Missionaries](https://umcmission.org/work/missionaries): Global Ministries trains, commissions, assigns and supports United Methodist missionaries in nearly 60 countries around the world. - [What We Do](https://umcmission.org/work): God calls people into service from communities all around the world. Some of us serve close to home, while others travel thousands of miles away. Though the nature of our work may vary, we’re all part of Missio Dei — God’s Mission. And we all share a desire to live out the teachings of Jesus and embody God’s love for all people. - [News and Stories](https://umcmission.org/stories): Explore the latest news and stories about the United Methodist mission and its impact in local communities worldwide. - [Press Releases & Public Statements](https://umcmission.org/stories/press): Official statements and press releases from Global Ministries and UMCOR, including statements by General Secretary Roland Fernandes. ## Advance Projects - [Black College Innovation Fund](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/black-college-innovation-fund): Strengthening historically Black United Methodist colleges and universities, supporting students ... - [Community-Based Health & Development in Afghanistan](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/community-based-health-development-in-afghanistan): Empowering communities through sustainable development initiatives.Describe the Need Affecting Co... - [Hispanic/Latine Ministry Fund – (El Plan for Hispanic/Latine Ministry)](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/hispanic-latine-ministry-fund-el-plan-for-hispanic-latine-ministry): Strengthening of the existing Hispanic/Latino ministries across the UMC connection and, more impo... - [Opportunity School, Nappalayam – Educational Support for Mentally Challenged Chi](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/opportunity-school-nappalayam-educational-support-for-mentally-challenged-chi): Educating and rehabilitating mentally challenged children.Note: Due to legal restrictions, at the... - [Faculty and Staff Development, Southern Philippines Methodist Colleges, Inc](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/faculty-and-staff-development-southern-philippines-methodist-colleges-inc): Providing training for faculty and staff at SPMCI.Describe the Need Affecting CommunityPhilippine... - [North Conference Ron Wilmot Comprehensive Junior Seminary Secondary School](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/north-conference-ron-wilmot-comprehensive-junior-seminary-secondary-school): Constructing a comprehensive secondary school for students.Describe the Need Affecting CommunityH... - [Philippines Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/philippines-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest needAnnual Goal: $... - [Peru Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/peru-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest needAnnual Goal: $... - [Education and Ministry](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/education-and-ministry): Transforming the church and the world by providing educational opportunities and supporting educa... - [Peace and Justice](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/peace-and-justice): Strengthening global peace and justice efforts through collaboration with United Methodist, ecume... - [Burundi Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/burundi-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century (SBC21)](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/strengthening-the-black-church-for-the-21st-century-sbc21): Empowering the Black Church for the 21st Century.Describe the Need Affecting CommunityUnited Meth... - [Historical Archive CANCEN Rev. Edgar Avitia Legarda](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/historical-archive-cancen-rev-edgar-avitia-legarda): Establishing a historical archive on Mexican Methodism in memory of Rev. Edgar Avitia Legarda.Des... - [Girdwood Chapel UMC](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/girdwood-chapel-umc): Constructing a new facility and providing mission and ministry to surrounding communities.Describ... - [Alaska Churches](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/alaska-churches): Subsidizing array of local church & conference missions in the Alaska United Methodist Confer... - [Jamaa Letu Girls Orphanage Operating Expenses](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/jamaa-letu-girls-orphanage-operating-expenses): Providing hope and care for orphans.Describe the Need Affecting CommunityLife is difficult for ab... - [House of Mercy Orphanage](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/house-of-mercy-orphanage): Providing a loving, safe, God-centered home for abused, neglected and homeless children.Describe ... - [Zimbabwe Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/zimbabwe-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Zambia Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/zambia-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Global Mission Fellows (GMF)](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/global-mission-fellows-gmf): Supporting young adult missionaries, i.e. Global Mission Fellows, of the UMC around the world.Des... - [World Hunger and Poverty](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/world-hunger-and-poverty): Empowering families and communities to create self-help and sustainable solutions to food insecur... - [Women's Skills Center](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/womens-skills-center): Teaching sewing and cooking skills to women to help lift their families out of poverty.Describe t... - [Women's Empowerment and Leadership Training Project](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/womens-empowerment-and-leadership-training-project): Providing leadership training and empowerment for women.Describe the Need Affecting Community-The... - [Women, Children and Youth Ministries](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/women-children-and-youth-ministries): Educating women, children and youth to improve leadership, literacy and develop job skills.Descri... - [Women and Community](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/women-and-community): Serving women and youth through human rights, health, loans and prevention educational opportunit... - [Wi'am Community Empowerment & Conflict Transformation](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/wiam-community-empowerment-amp-conflict-transformation): Advancing a culture of peace and acceptance while promoting nonviolent resolutions to conflict.De... - [Wholistic Development of Women](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/wholistic-development-of-women): Improving the quality of life for women through leadership development and life skills building.A... - [Wadi Foquin Narjes Community Development Project](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/wadi-foquin-narjes-community-development-project): Providing community-based development projects for residents of Palestinian villages in the West ... - [Vietnam Methodist Mission](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/vietnam-methodist-mission): Supports congregational development, pastors' salaries, economic development and building pro... - [Venezuela Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/venezuela-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Uruguay Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/uruguay-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [United Mission to Nepal Integrated Community Development Project](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/united-mission-to-nepal-integrated-community-development-project): Utilizing media and mass mobilization to promote social programs for people living in remote area... - [United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) – Western Jurisdiction (WJ)](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/united-methodist-volunteers-in-mission-umvim-western-jurisdiction-wj): Coordinating and preparing volunteers for short-term service.Describe the Need Affecting Communit... - [United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM) – Southeastern Jurisdiction (SEJ)](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/united-methodist-volunteers-in-mission-umvim-southeastern-jurisdiction-sej): Coordinating and preparing volunteers for short-term service.Describe the Need Affecting Communit... - [United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM) – South Central Jurisdiction (SCJ](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/united-methodist-volunteers-in-mission-umvim-south-central-jurisdiction-scj): UMVIM / Disaster mission education, leadership development, and more throughout the SCJ.Describe ... - [United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM) – North Central Jurisdiction (NCJ](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/united-methodist-volunteers-in-mission-umvim-north-central-jurisdiction-ncj): Training, educating, and resourcing volunteers for short term Christian Service.Describe the Need... - [United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM) – Northeastern Jurisdiction (NEJ)](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/united-methodist-volunteers-in-mission-umvim-northeastern-jurisdiction-nej): Training, equipping, connecting, and mobilizing volunteers for short-term Christian mission at ho... - [United Methodist University of Mozambique](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/united-methodist-university-of-mozambique): Implementing an institution to provide high education.Describe the Need Affecting CommunityUnited... - [Methodist NOMADS](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/methodist-nomads): Providing volunteer labor for Methodist organizations needing construction, remodeling, and repai... - [United Methodist Rural and Agriculture Development Program (UMRADP)](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/united-methodist-rural-and-agriculture-development-program-umradp): Revitalizing and commercializing all United Methodist Agricultural infrastructures.Describe the N... - [United Methodist Children's Fund for Christian Mission](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/united-methodist-childrens-fund-for-christian-mission): Educating children about mission and allowing them to contribute to children's projects.Descr... - [United Methodist Global AIDS Fund](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/united-methodist-global-aids-fund): Combating HIV/AIDS globally through prevention, education, support and capacity development.Descr... - [Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Program (WASH)](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/water-sanitation-and-hygiene-program-wash): Supporting communities to meet their needs for clean water, sanitation, and hygiene around the wo... - [UMCOR US Disaster Response and Recovery (USDR)](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/umcor-us-disaster-response-and-recovery-usdr): Country: United States - [Environmental Sustainability](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/environmental-sustainability): Responding to the church's call for global action on the climate crisis, the Global Ministrie... - [UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery (IDR)](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/umcor-international-disaster-response-and-recovery-idr): Responding quickly to meet emergency needs around the worldContact InformationGlobal Ministries C... - [UMCOR Sager Brown](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/umcor-sager-brown): Providing opportunities for both short and long-term volunteers to engage in hands-on mission wor... - [Aviation Project](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/aviation-project): Replacing and refurbishing aircraft used in UMC ministry and mission.Describe the Need Affecting ... - [Yambasu Agriculture Project (YAI)](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/yambasu-agriculture-project-yai): Mobilizing existing land and human resources within the church, improving community livelihoods a... - [UMCOR – Where Most Needed](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/umcor-where-most-needed): Supporting programs that fight hunger and poverty, assist the displaced, and respond to disasters... - [Uganda Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/uganda-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Tunisia Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/tunisia-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Trinidad Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/trinidad-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Tonga Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/tonga-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Tree of Life Ministry](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/tree-of-life-ministry): Serving the American Indian community.Describe the Need Affecting CommunityDiabetes is the cancer... - [The Four Homes of Mercy for Disabled](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/the-four-homes-of-mercy-for-disabled): Serving people with special needs by providing them with appropriate services and a loving home.D... - [Tanzania Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/tanzania-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Taiwan Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/taiwan-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Switzerland Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/switzerland-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Sweden Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/sweden-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Summer Camp for Lithuanian Children and Youth](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/summer-camp-for-lithuanian-children-and-youth): Providing a Christian camping experience for children and youth.Describe the Need Affecting Commu... - [Supplement Salary for Pastors in East Angola](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/supplement-salary-for-pastors-in-east-angola): Supplementing pastors' salaries to increase the number of pastors and improve living conditio... - [Stove Builders of Guatemala](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/stove-builders-of-guatemala): Promoting health and self-sufficiency by teaching Mayans how to build fuel-efficient, vented stov... - [Street Children Ministry](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/street-children-ministry): Creating educational opportunities for street children to improve their quality of life.Describe ... - [Spain Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/spain-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Southern Congo Wings of the Morning](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/southern-congo-wings-of-the-morning): Reaching remote areas with medical care, and support the church leadership.Describe the Need Affe... - [South Sudan Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/south-sudan-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Southeast Asia Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/southeast-asia-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [South Pacific Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/south-pacific-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [South India Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/south-india-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Note: Due to ... - [South Africa Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/south-africa-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Singapore Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/singapore-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Sierra Leone Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/sierra-leone-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Shepherd Society](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/shepherd-society): Providing short and long-term humanitarian assistance and development aid for the Palestinian peo... - [Shelter for Displaced Widows](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/shelter-for-displaced-widows): Giving shelter to widows who have been rejected from their homes by their late husbands' rela... - [Shade and Fresh Water](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/shade-and-fresh-water): Helping at-risk children and teens develop character through a national after-school network.Desc... - [Serbia In Mission Together](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/serbia-in-mission-together): Partnering with the national church by funding pastors salaries, outreach and building constructi... - [Senior Adult Ministries in Bolivia](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/senior-adult-ministries-in-bolivia): Providing support for senior adults of a new assisting living center for orphaned parents.For mos... - [Senegal District of Nigeria United Methodist Annual Conference](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/senegal-district-of-nigeria-united-methodist-annual-conference): Supporting pastors' growth in leadership and pastoral care, and providing congregational deve... - [Seed Project](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/seed-project): Offering loans to women to start small businesses.Describe the Need Affecting CommunityMany of ou... - [School of Evangelism and Missions](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/school-of-evangelism-and-missions): Training and equipping pastors, evangelists, and the laity of the LAC/UMC.Describe the Need Affec... - [Scholarship Fund](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/scholarship-fund): Providing scholarships to students in Mozambique.Describe the Need Affecting CommunityMozambique ... - [Salary Support for Pastors in Burundi](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/salary-support-for-pastors-in-burundi): Subsidizing pastors' salaries, for the the stabilization and growth of the church in Burundi.... - [Salary Support for Pastors](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/salary-support-for-pastors): Providing salary support to local pastors in the re-emerging churchAnnual Goal: $28,000.00Year to... - [Psychotherapy Care and Counseling Services – Safe Communities Projects](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/psychotherapy-care-and-counseling-services-safe-communities-projects): Providing hope and supportive rehabilitation for youth and young adult victims of violence.Descri... - [Rwanda Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/rwanda-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Romania In Mission Together](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/romania-in-mission-together): Strengthening and expanding the church and contributing to the transformation of society.Describe... - [Robeson County Church and Community Center, Inc.](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/robeson-county-church-and-community-center-inc): Providing emergency assistance of utilities, housing, clothing, food, furniture and tutoring.Desc... - [Revitalization of Gbarnga Mission and School of Theology](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/revitalization-of-gbarnga-mission-and-school-of-theology): Training pastors and leaders for service to the United Methodist Church in Liberia and Africa.Des... - [Red Bird Mission](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/red-bird-mission): Empowering and advocating justice through spiritual, educational, health and outreach ministries.... - [Red Bird Clinic Community Health](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/red-bird-clinic-community-health): Providing health programs for low-income underinsured and uninsured people in remote mountain are... - [Pura Vida Ministries](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/pura-vida-ministries): Creating a brighter future for children in Guatemala.Describe the Need Affecting CommunityGuatema... - [Puerto Rico Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/puerto-rico-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... - [Providence Children's Home](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/providence-childrens-home): Constructing homes and a clinic serving orphans whose parents died from HIV/AIDS.Describe the Nee... - [Prison Ministry](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/prison-ministry): Assisting women and teenage boys to reenter family and society and providing vocational helpAnnua... - [Poland In Mission Together](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/poland-in-mission-together): Supporting partnerships between churches in the USA and Poland UMCAnnual Goal: $80,000.00Year to ... - [Pastors' Salary Support](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/pastors-salary-support): Providing salary support for the pastors of the Lithuania United Methodist Church.Describe the Ne... - [Pastoral Support in Ecuador](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/pastoral-support-in-ecuador): Providing a supplement to achieve a fair and just salary for pastors.Describe the Need Affecting ... - [Pastoral Salaries in Bolivia](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/pastoral-salaries-in-bolivia): Providing economic support for national and diaconal pastors' salaries.The average take-home ... - [Panama Undesignated](https://umcmission.org/advance-project/panama-undesignated): Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor... ## Missionaries - [Rev. Guerrero, Fabio Hernando Meneses](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/rev-guerrero-fabio-hernando-meneses): Rev. Fabio Hernando Meneses Guerrero serves as a Global Missionary for Migrat... - [Jason, Mark](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/jason-mark): Mark Jason serves as a Global Missionary with the Austria Annual Conference o... - [Rev. Ospino Diaz, Nathaly](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/rev-ospino-diaz-nathaly): Rev. Nathaly Ospino Diaz is a Global Missionary serving with Programa Casa Re... - [Rev. Wakili, Albarka Abbo](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/rev-wakili-albarka-abbo): Rev. Albarka Abbo Wakili serves as a Mission Advocate for the Young Adult Mission Service (YAM... - [Greenly, Joel Webster](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/greenly-joel-webster): Joel Webster Greenly is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026... - [Chola, Eunice “Adolphine”](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/chola-eunice-adolphine): Eunice “Adolphine” Chola is a Global Mission Fellow from Zambia commissioned ... - [Ngoie, Luxene Kakudji](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/ngoie-luxene-kakudji): Luxene Kakudji Ngoie is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026... - [Siakumu, Bianca](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/siakumu-bianca): Bianca Siakumu is a Global Mission Fellow from Zambia commissioned on July 26... - [Anindo, Addah](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/anindo-addah): Addah Anindo is a Global Mission Fellow from Kenya commissioned on July 26, 2... - [Murgueytio, Ana Carolina](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/murgueytio-ana-carolina): Ana Carolina Murgueytio, who goes by “Caro,” is a Global Mission Fellow commi... - [Suryadi, Andi](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/suryadi-andi): Andi Suryadi is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026. He is ... - [Saratibau, Aqisi](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/saratibau-aqisi): Aqisi Saratibau is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026. She... - [Niamba, Bethel Joakim Michel](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/niamba-bethel-joakim-michel): Bethel Joakim Michel Niamba is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 2... - [Kibunja, Brian](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/kibunja-brian): Brian Kibunja is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026. He se... - [Osorio, Damaris Betsabe Lemos](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/osorio-damaris-betsabe-lemos): Damaris Betsabe Lemos Osorio, who goes by “Betsabe,” is a Global Mission Fell... - [Niyukuri, Egide](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/niyukuri-egide): Egide Niyukuri is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026. He s... - [Jacinto, Estevao Paulino](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/jacinto-estevao-paulino): Estevão Paulino Jacinto is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2... - [Johnbull, Gabriel Tamba](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/johnbull-gabriel-tamba): Gabriel Tamba Johnbull is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 20... - [Covane, Ivone Artur](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/covane-ivone-artur): Ivone Artur Covane is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026. ... - [Kolleh, Lauren Emily Agers](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/kolleh-lauren-emily-agers): Lauren Emily Agers Kolleh is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26,... - [Kakese, Louis Lwango](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/kakese-louis-lwango): Louis Lwango Kakese is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026.... - [Rosales, Patricia Carolina Espinal](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/rosales-patricia-carolina-espinal): Patricia Carolina Espinal Rosales, who goes by “Patty,” is a Global Mission F... - [Mugambi, Sharon](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/mugambi-sharon): Sharon Mugambi is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026. She ... - [Matthew, Victoria "Vicky"](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/matthew-victoria-vicky): Victoria “Vicky” Matthew is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, ... - [Sitorus, Winna Winni](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/sitorus-winna-winni): Winna Winni Sitorus is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026.... - [Kithinji, Nickson Mugambi](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/kithinji-nickson-mugambi): Nickson Mugambi Kithinji is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, ... - [Senou, Gilles Crépin Mahugnon](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/senou-gilles-crepin-mahugnon): Gilles Crépin Mahugnon Senou is a Global Mission Fellow from Benin commission... - [Kyungu, Gracia Mwamba](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/kyungu-gracia-mwamba): Gracia Mwamba Kyungu is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026... - [Seif, Hidaya Said](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/seif-hidaya-said): Hidaya Said Seif is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026. Sh... - [Pepsy, Pennah Audu](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/pepsy-pennah-audu): Pennah Audu Pepsy is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026. H... - [Michael, Rhoida Hobby](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/michael-rhoida-hobby): Rhoida Hobby Michael is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026... - [Muzavazi, Tadiwanashe](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/muzavazi-tadiwanashe): Tadiwanashe Muzavazi is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026... - [Enrile, Warren Tayao](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/enrile-warren-tayao): Warren Tayao Enrile is a Global Mission Fellow from the Philippines commissio... - [Csoros, Constance "Connie"](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/csoros-constance-connie): Constance “Connie” Csoros is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26,... - [Masala, Titus](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/masala-titus): Titus Masala is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026. He ser... - [Mutshamwa Sehenu, Shekinah](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/mutshamwa-sehenu-shekinah): Shekinah Mutshamwa Sehenu is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26,... - [Masamba, Sam Tapiwanashe](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/masamba-sam-tapiwanashe): Sam Tapiwanashe Masamba is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2... - [Kabba, Joseph Mukeh](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/kabba-joseph-mukeh): Joseph Mukeh Kabba is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026. ... - [Banza, Jonathan Umba](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/banza-jonathan-umba): Jonathan Umba Banza is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026.... - [Wirba, Anita Leila](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/wirba-anita-leila): Anita Leila Wirba is a Global Mission Fellow from Cameroon commissioned on Ju... - [Nguyen, Ai](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/nguyen-ai): Ai Nguyen is a Global Mission Fellow, commissioned on July 26, 2026 - [Catacora Flores, Quilla Libertad](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/catacora-flores-quilla-libertad): Quilla Libertad Catacora Flores, who goes by “Libertad,” is a Global Mission Fellow commission... - [Muenpanakhone, P.](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/muenpanakhone-p): P. Muenpanakhone, who goes by “Esther,” is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 20... - [Loor, Octavio Sebastian Sanchez](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/loor-octavio-sebastian-sanchez): Octavio Sebastián Sanchez Loor, who goes by “Sebastián,” is a Global Mission Fellow commission... - [Saratibau, Luisa](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/saratibau-luisa): Luisa Saratibau is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026. She is serving with ... - [Lazaro, Jerome Corpuz](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/lazaro-jerome-corpuz): Jerome Corpuz Lazaro, who goes by “Rome,” is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, ... - [Lacambra, Dolina Jane Caramat](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/lacambra-dolina-jane-caramat): Dolina Jane Caramat Lacambra, who goes by “Jane,” is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on J... - [Erickson, Henry Rhoades](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/erickson-henry-rhoades): Henry Rhoades Erickson is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 20... - [Crosier Kozack, Jackson Allen](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/crosier-kozack-jackson-allen): Jackson Allen Crosier Kozack is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July ... - [Burch, Elise Clerc](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/burch-elise-clerc): Elise Clerc Burch is a Global Mission Fellow commissioned on July 26, 2026. S... - [Moiba, Joseph](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/moiba-joseph): The Rev. Professor Dr. Joseph G. L. Moiba serves as a Global Missionary with ... - [McKinzie, Charles II](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/mckinzie-charles-ii): The Rev. Charles McKinzie II serves as a Global Missionary w... - [Wandia, Florence](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/wandia-florence): Florence Wandia serves as a Global Missionary with The United Methodist Churc... - [Arsene John](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/arsene-john): Arsene John serves as a Global Missionary with The Methodist Church in Irelan... - [Charissa Jaeger-Sanders](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/charissa-jaeger-sanders): Charissa Jaeger-Sanders is a missionary of the General Board of Global Ministries and an Ordai... - [Soto, César](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/soto-cesar): César Soto serves as a Global Missionary with The United Methodist Church, ap... - [Domingo, Rev. Igmedio “Bong"](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/domingo-rev-igmedio-bong): The Rev. Igmedio “Bong” Domingo ... - [Carhuachin, Cesar Gerardo](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/carhuachin-cesar-gerardo): As a missionary, Cesar is a professor of theological sciences at the Universida... - [Osimbo, Gladys](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/osimbo-gladys): Gladys Osimbo is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of... - [Zoe Empowers](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/zoe-empowers): Empowering orphaned children and vulnerable youth-led families ... - [Brito, Emerson A Castillo](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/brito-emerson-a-castillo): Emerson Castillo is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of the Uni... - [Ngale, Samuel](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/ngale-samuel): Dr. Samuel Joina Ngale is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of T... - [Alfeche, Rev. Warren V](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/alfeche-rev-warren-v): Rev. Warren V. Alfeche is a Global Missionary with the United M... - [Laferty, Rev. Matthew](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/laferty-rev-matthew): Matthew A. Laferty is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of Global Mi... - [Rev. Davis, Judith](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/rev-davis-judith): Rev. Judith “Judy” B. Davis is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of ... - [Capule, Salomao Augusto](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/capule-salomao-augusto): Salomao Augusto Capule is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of Globa... - [Ansah, Rachel Brenda](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/ansah-rachel-brenda): Rachel Brenda Ansah is an international Global Mission Fellow w... - [Mamani Cala, Carmen Rosa](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/mamani-cala-carmen-rosa): This missionary has completed service. The Advance number will remain active until January 202... - [Franco Molina, Ester Ivania](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/franco-molina-ester-ivania): Ester Ivania Franco Molina is an international Global Mission F... - [Cheon, Yujin](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/cheon-yujin): Yujin Cheon is an international Global Mission Fellow with the ... - [Gonza, Marjorie Joseth Inuca](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/gonza-marjorie-joseth-inuca): Marjorie Joseth Inuca Gonza is an international Global Mission ... - [Mutombo, Juresse Numbi](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/mutombo-juresse-numbi): Juresse Numbi Mutombo is an intern... - [Munyembabazi, Salomon](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/munyembabazi-salomon): Salomon Munyembabazi is an international Global Mission Fellow ... - [Chomba, Evalyne Wanjiru](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/chomba-evalyne-wanjiru): Evalyne Wanjiru Chomba is an international Global Mission Fello... - [Douglas, Theon Akim Nicolai](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/douglas-theon-akim-nicolai): Theon Akim Nicolai Douglas is an international Global Mission F... - [Vivas Vera, Mirsa Leonela](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/vivas-vera-mirsa-leonela): Mirsa “Leo” Vivas is an international Global Mission Fellow wit... - [Sta Maria, Cassey Ann Marie](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/sta-maria-cassey-ann-marie): Cassey Ann Marie Sta. Maria is an international Global Mission ... - [Zulu, Evelyn Olivia](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/zulu-evelyn-olivia): Evelyn Olivia Zulu is an international Global Mission Fellow wi... - [Syabbamba, Simon Asah](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/syabbamba-simon-asah): Simon Asah Syabbamba is an international Global Mission Fellow ... - [Nkrumah, Sanda Maame Ama](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/nkrumah-sanda-maame-ama): Sandra “Sandy” Maame Ama Nkrumah is an international Global Mis... - [Nsenga Umba, Jérémy](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/nsenga-umba-jeremy): Jérémy Nsenga Umba is an international Global Mission Fellow wi... - [Wanja, Emildah](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/wanja-emildah): Emildah Wanja is an international Global Mission Fellow with th... - [Andrea Monterroza Landaverde, Nataly](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/andrea-monterroza-landaverde-nataly): Nataly Andrea Monterroza Landaverde is an international Global ... - [Hernandez Ortiz, Evelyn Marbely](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/hernandez-ortiz-evelyn-marbely): Evelyn Marbely Hernández Ortiz is an international G... - [Triunfo Fernandez, Manuel](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/triunfo-fernandez-manuel): Manuel Triunfo Fernandez is an international Global Mission Fel... - [Mamani Cala, Anssery Ivia](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/mamani-cala-anssery-ivia): Anssery Ivia Mamani Cala is an international Global Mission Fellow with the United Methodist G... - [Asiwu, Nicholas](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/asiwu-nicholas): Nicholas Asiwu is an international Global Mission Fellow with t... - [Kowa, Moses](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/kowa-moses): Moses Kowa is an International Global Mission Fellow with the U... - [Oya Basilwango, Chanceline](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/oya-basilwango-chanceline): Chanceline Oya Basilwango is an international Global Mission Fe... - [Mekrisuh, Tekwilo](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/mekrisuh-tekwilo): Tekwilo Mekrisuh is an international Global Mission Fellow with... - [Lee, Seul](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/lee-seul): Seul “Stella” Lee is currently serving as an international Glob... - [Bann, Sambor](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/bann-sambor): This missionary has completed service. The Advance number will remain active until January 202... - [T. Rajkumar Devasudar, Sam](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/t-rajkumar-devasudar-sam): Sam T. Rajkumar Devasudar is an international Global Mission Fe... - [Vengesai, Vongai](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/vengesai-vongai): Vongai “Vee” Vengesai is an international Global Mission Fellow... - [Chibika, Perseverance](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/chibika-perseverance): Perseverance “Persy” Chibika is an international Global ... - [Odia Mwaba, Jonathan](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/odia-mwaba-jonathan): Jonathan Odia Mwaba is an international Global Mission Fellow w... - [Samson, Irmiya](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/samson-irmiya): Irmiya Samson is a Global Mission Fellow with the General Board of Global Min... - [Joseph Mhanga, Ezekieli](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/joseph-mhanga-ezekieli): Ezekieli Joseph Mhanga is an international Global Mission Fello... - [Nunez, Tamira Tanice Inger](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/nunez-tamira-tanice-inger): Tamira Tanice Inger Nunez is an international Global Mission Fe... - [Tahiriniaina Nomenjanahary, Erica](https://umcmission.org/missionaries/tahiriniaina-nomenjanahary-erica): Erica Tahiriniaina Nomenjanahary is an international Global Mis... ## Resources - [Global Mission Fellows – US-2 Track Application Checklist](https://umcmission.org/resources/global-mission-fellows-us-2-track-application-checklist): Prepare and keep track of the materials you need to complete the Global Mission Fellows – US-2 Track application. - [Suicide Prevention for Faith Leaders and Faith Communities Promotional Toolkit](https://umcmission.org/resources/suicide-prevention-for-faith-leaders-and-faith-communities-promotional-toolkit): A collection of resources for churches and annual conferences to help promote the Suicide Prevention for Faith Leaders and Faith Communities training video. - [Serve With Purpose](https://umcmission.org/resources/serve-with-purpose): Put your faith in action as you partner with local communities and leaders to build just communities. - [Philosophy of Partnership](https://umcmission.org/resources/philosophy-of-partnership): Mission is about relationship! Use this document, along with prayer, to discern the health of your mission partnerships as well as areas in need of transformation. - [Global Ministries Child Protection Policy Form](https://umcmission.org/resources/global-ministries-child-protection-policy-form): Global Ministries Certification Form re Child Protection Policy form. - [Internal Child Safety Policy Checklist](https://umcmission.org/resources/internal-child-safety-policy-checklist): This checklist provides the standards which must be met by a partner’s child protection policy if the partner does not adopt Global Ministries’ Policy. - [Global Ministries’ Child Safety Policy](https://umcmission.org/resources/global-ministries-child-safety-policy): The standards set forth in this policy should inform the employment standards and expectations of Global Ministries Staff and partners who work in varying contexts around the world with Children. - [Mission Volunteers Application Process Video Series](https://umcmission.org/resources/mission-volunteers-application-process-video-series-2): 10-part video series on the Mission Volunteers application process, training, support and more. - [Discerning a Global Mission Fellow Call to Serve](https://umcmission.org/resources/discerning-a-global-mission-fellow-call-to-serve): Watch former and current Global Mission Fellows (GMFs) share why they answered God's call to serve! Share this resource with your faith community to encourage young adults to discern a call to serve as a GMF! - [Joyce Madanga Global Health Story](https://umcmission.org/resources/joyce-madanga-global-health-story): Hear from Joyce Madanga, Maternal Child Health Coordinator in Nigeria, as she shares how Global Ministries' Global Health support has made a meaningful difference in her community. - [Abundant Health General Conference 2024 Video](https://umcmission.org/resources/abundant-health-general-conference-2024-video): Overview video on the work of the Abundant Health Initiative. - [Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Application](https://umcmission.org/resources/global-mission-fellows-international-track-placement-site-application): This downloadable DOCX is the Global Mission Fellows - International Track Placement Site Application form. - [UMCOR Sunday Pastor and Leader Kit](https://umcmission.org/resources/umcor-sunday-pastor-and-leader-kit): Explore resources from United Methodist Communications, designed to help you celebrate the annual UMCOR Sunday offering. - [Church World Service Ecumenical Declaration](https://umcmission.org/resources/church-world-service-ecumenical-declaration): Our partner Church World Service is calling people of faith to proudly stand with refugees and immigrants. Join the movement. Sign the declaration below. - [God’s Mission, Our Journey (Leader’s Guide)](https://umcmission.org/resources/gods-mission-our-journey-leaders-guide): This course provides a better understanding of a holistic approach to participation in God's mission and equips lay servants for more effective missional engagement in their own communities and beyond. - [A Mission Journey (Participant’s Guide)](https://umcmission.org/resources/a-mission-journey-participants-guide): This handbook encourages short-term mission volunteers to reflect on the reasons why they engage in mission. It helps volunteers shape the stories of their mission experiences in a way that enhances their personal and spiritual journeys. - [UMCOR Overview Brochure](https://umcmission.org/resources/umcor-overview-brochure): Download a printable PDF copy of the UMCOR overview brochure for use in your church, annual conference or small group. - [Become an energy-conscious congregation](https://umcmission.org/resources/become-an-energy-conscious-congregation): Explore the EnergyStar for Congregations Action Workbook for tools and resources that support your local church in wise energy stewardship. - [UMCOR Menstrual Hygiene Kit Instructions](https://umcmission.org/resources/umcor-menstrual-hygiene-kit-instructions): Instructions on how to purchase materials, assemble and ship an UMCOR Menstrual Hygiene Kit. - [UMCOR Hygiene Kit Instructions](https://umcmission.org/resources/umcor-hygiene-kit-instructions-2): Instructions on how to purchase materials, assemble and ship an UMCOR Hygiene Kit. - [UMCOR Cleaning Kit Instructions](https://umcmission.org/resources/umcor-cleaning-kit-instructions): Instructions on how to purchase materials, assemble and ship an UMCOR Cleaning Kit. - [Racial-Ethnic Local Church Grant Application](https://umcmission.org/resources/racial-ethnic-local-church-grant-application): Grant application for majority racial-ethnic United Methodist congregations to support leadership, church growth, ministry with the poor, and health programs. - [Pacific Islander Plan Grant Application](https://umcmission.org/resources/pacific-islander-plan-grant-application): Grant application for Pacific Islander churches and ministries in the U.S. for congregational growth, leadership development, and language resources. - [Mustard Seed Migration Grant Application](https://umcmission.org/resources/mustard-seed-migration-grant-application): Grant application for the UMCOR Mustard Seed Migration program to help United Methodist churches in the U.S. engage in ministry with migrants in their communities. - [Multiethnic Ministries Grant Application](https://umcmission.org/resources/multiethnic-ministries-grant-application): Grant application for annual conference programs focused on racial-ethnic leadership development and church growth within multiethnic ministries. - [Mission Volunteer Partner Request Form](https://umcmission.org/resources/mission-volunteer-partner-request-form): Form for groups and organizations interested in becoming a Mission Volunteer placement site. - [Global Mission Fellows: What You Should Know](https://umcmission.org/resources/global-mission-fellows-what-you-should-know): Information on becoming a Global Mission Fellow (GMF) including requirements, benefits, service opportunities, next steps, and important dates. - [Join the Creation Care Network](https://umcmission.org/resources/join-the-creation-care-network): Connect and collaborate with United Methodists leading environmental ministries in their communities. - [UMCOR Sustainable Response Technology Library 2025](https://umcmission.org/resources/umcor-sustainable-response-technology-library-2025): Demo of equipment such as solar panels and generators, available for use by Conference Disaster Response Coordinators. - [Migration Matters](https://umcmission.org/resources/migration-matters): Theological commentary on migration and the role UMCOR plays in supporting people on the move globally. - [UMCOR Overview Video](https://umcmission.org/resources/umcor-overview-video): 1-min overview video on the work of UMCOR. - [UMCOR Menstrual Hygiene Kit Assembly Video](https://umcmission.org/resources/umcor-menstrual-hygiene-kit-assembly-video): How-to video on assembling a menstrual hygiene kit. - [UMCOR Hygiene Kit Assembly Video](https://umcmission.org/resources/umcor-hygiene-kit-assembly-video): How-to video on assembling a hygiene kit. - [UMCOR Cleaning Kit Assembly Video](https://umcmission.org/resources/umcor-cleaning-kit-assembly-video): How-to video on assembling a cleaning kit. - [Mission Volunteers Application Process Video Series](https://umcmission.org/resources/mission-volunteers-application-process-video-series): 10-part video series on the Mission Volunteers application process, training, support and more. (This will be a video carousel) - [Institute for Multicultural Ministry Overview Video](https://umcmission.org/resources/institute-for-multicultural-ministry-overview-video): 2-min video of the work of Institute of Multicultural Ministry. - [How UMCOR Supports Refugees](https://umcmission.org/resources/how-umcor-supports-refugees): 1-min video on how UMCOR helps refugees through global partnerships, emergency relief and long-term support. - [How UMCOR Partners with Annual Conferences](https://umcmission.org/resources/how-umcor-partners-with-annual-conferences): Video explaining how UMCOR partners with annual conferences in disaster relief and recovery. - [Global Mission Fellows: What Questions Will Define Your Future?](https://umcmission.org/resources/global-mission-fellows-what-questions-will-define-your-future): Promotional video that answers common questions for those applying to become a Global Mission Fellow (GMF). - [Global Ministries Screensaver](https://umcmission.org/resources/global-ministries-screensaver): Screensaver that highlights Global Ministries' work in missionaries, evangelism and church revitalization, global health, and humanitarian relief and recovery. - [Global Ministries Overview Video](https://umcmission.org/resources/global-ministries-overview-video): 1-min overview video on the work of Global Ministries. - [Global Ministries Overview Booklet (Spanish)](https://umcmission.org/resources/global-ministries-overview-booklet-spanish): Spanish translation of Global Ministries' work and programs in connecting the church to mission and alleviating human suffering. - [Global Ministries Overview Booklet (English)](https://umcmission.org/resources/global-ministries-overview-booklet-english): English translation of Global Ministries' work and programs in connecting the church to mission and alleviating human suffering. - [Global Ministries and UMCOR Strategic Plan (2025 -2026)](https://umcmission.org/resources/global-ministries-and-umcor-strategic-plan-2025-2026): Road map to connect the church in mission and alleviate human suffering. - [General Secretary’s Address (2025)](https://umcmission.org/resources/general-secretarys-address-2025): Video from Roland Fernandes, general secretary of Global Ministries, to annual conferences in 2025. - [Environmental Sustainability EnergyStar for Congregations](https://umcmission.org/resources/environmental-sustainability-energystar-for-congregations): Resource and planning guide for churches that want to increase the energy and water efficiency of their facilities by implementing realistic and cost-effective improvement projects. - [Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Guidelines](https://umcmission.org/resources/global-mission-fellows-international-track-placement-site-guidelines): This downloadable PDF shows the timeline for 2024-25 International track GMFs. - [Global Mission Fellows – International Track Application Checklist](https://umcmission.org/resources/global-mission-fellows-international-track-application-checklist): Prepare and keep track of the materials you need to complete the Global Mission Fellows – International Track application. - [Covenant Partner Relationship New Covenant Liturgy](https://umcmission.org/resources/covenant-partner-relationship-new-covenant-liturgy): Worship service order for entering a covenant partnership with a missionary. - [Covenant Partner Relationship Form](https://umcmission.org/resources/covenant-partner-relationship-form): Form to enter a supportive partnership with a global missionary. - [Global Mission Fellows: What to Expect on the International Track](https://umcmission.org/resources/gmf-what-to-expect-intl): This downloadable PDF shows the timeline for 2026-27 International track GMFs. - [Missionary Discernment Guide](https://umcmission.org/resources/missionary-discernment-guide): Interactive guide to decide if being a missionary is right for you. - [Connecting the Church in Mission: Missionaries](https://umcmission.org/resources/connecting-the-church-in-mission-missionaries): Overview video of the work of missionaries. - [Covenant Partner Relationship Flyer](https://umcmission.org/resources/covenant-partner-relationship-flyer): Handout that explains what it means to enter into a Covenant Partner Relationship with global missionaries. - [Connecting the Church in Mission: Humanitarian Relief and Recovery](https://umcmission.org/resources/connecting-the-church-in-mission-humanitarian-relief-and-recovery): Overview video of UMCOR's work in disaster response, migration and sustainability to strengthen communities worldwide. - [Connecting the Church in Mission: Global Health](https://umcmission.org/resources/connecting-the-church-in-mission-global-health): Overview video of Global Health and its work to strengthen health systems, prevent and treat disease, access clean water and sanitation, and care for vulnerable communities. - [Connecting the Church in Mission: Evangelism and Church Revitalization](https://umcmission.org/resources/connecting-the-church-in-mission-evangelism-and-church-revitalization): Overview video of Evangelism and Church Revitalization, including church planting, leadership training, mission initiatives, and support for racial and ethnic faith communities. - [Community Developers Program Application](https://umcmission.org/resources/community-developers-program-application): Grant application for local racial ethnic congregations to explore becoming a Community Developers Program (CDP) site. - [Asian American Language Ministry Plan Grant Application](https://umcmission.org/resources/asian-american-language-ministry-plan-grant-application): Grant application for Asian American UMC churches and groups focused on leadership, growth, language resources, or ministry with the poor. - [Asian American Language Ministry Plan Grant Application Guidelines](https://umcmission.org/resources/asian-american-language-ministry-plan-grant-application-guidelines): Grant application guidelines for Asian American Language Ministries. - [Church and Community Worker Request Form](https://umcmission.org/resources/church-and-community-worker-request-form): Form to request working with a Church and Community Worker (CCW), missionaries who serve within disenfranchised communities in the United States. ## Disaster Responses - [Indonesia Earthquake](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/indonesia-earthquake): On August 15, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, causing the deaths of at least 135 people, injuring 1,723 others, and damaging approximately 98,900 homes. - [Nepal Flash Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/nepal-flash-flooding): On August 26, communities along the Nepal-Tibet border experienced a powerful and unprecedented flash flood that caused catastrophic destruction. At least 1,450 people have died, over 6,000 people remain missing, and 3,629 people are living in displacement sites in Rasuwa, Dhading, and Khatmandu. Profound damage to infrastructure and roads has complicated search and rescue operations and slowed relief efforts. - [Colombia Earthquake](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/colombia-earthquake): On Aug. 10, the people of Colombia were impacted by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, the strongest to strike the country in the last decade. More than 100 people have died, and thousands more are injured, missing, or have been displaced from their homes. - [Puerto Rico Drought ](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/puerto-rico-drought): In Puerto Rico, drought conditions combined with issues from dated infrastructure led to water shortages and emergency water rationing measures across the island.  - [West Virginia Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/west-virginia-flooding): Heavy rain caused severe flash flooding across West Virginia, damaging roads, homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.  - [Hawaii Storms and flooding ](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/hawaii-storms-and-flooding): In mid-March, Hawaii was impacted by two major Kona Low storms that dropped more than 52 inches of rain over two weeks, resulting in hundreds of emergency rescues, thousands of power outages and evacuations, and millions of dollars in damages.  - [Georgia Wildfires](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/georgia-wildfires): In April, thousands of acres began burning in the southern part of the state, destroying homes and causing air quality issues across the region.  - [Venezuela Earthquakes](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/venezuela-earthquakes): July 15 | UMCOR awarded two solidarity grants to local partners as assessment continues and recovery begins. A grant to Church World Service (CWS) will support PPE and equipment for a network of engineers as they assess earthquake-impacted buildings. And a grant to Comunidad Cristiana Metodista de Venezuela (Methodist Christian Community of Venezuela) will serve those displaced by the earthquake in Caracas with relief supplies including food, water, and hygiene items.  - [Kenya heavy rain and flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/kenya-heavy-rain-and-flooding): In Kenya, heavy rains and flooding impacted more than 54,000 households in early May. This deadly flooding event is one of many that Kenyans have experienced since the beginning of March, with hundreds of lives lost and tens of thousands of people displaced from their homes. - [Kentucky flash flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/kentucky-flash-flooding): In late June, Kentucky and Tennessee were impacted by severe flash flooding. In response, UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the Kentucky Annual Conference to support their immediate relief efforts to those in need, including debris removal, Early Response Team deployment, the distribution of relief supplies, and more. - [Mississippi Tropical Storm Arthur ](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/mississippi-tropical-storm-arthur): In mid-June, southern Mississippi experienced heavy rainfall, strong winds, and widespread flooding associated with Tropical Storm Arthur. More than 500 homes were damaged and thousands of Mississippians now walk the long road to recovery. - [Philipines Earthquake](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/philipines-earthquake): In the southern region of the Philippines, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck in June. This strong earthquake caused the deaths of dozens of people and injured hundreds. UMCOR is coordinating with our Disaster Management Office in the Davao Episcopal Area to provide aid and support the DMO as they respond to the needs of those impacted. - [Washington Wildfires ](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/washington-wildfires): Throughout the summer of 2026, communities in eastern Washington State endured some of the most destructive wildfires in state history, together destroying about 883,000 acres of land and at least 700 structures, and forcing roughly 67,000 people to evacuate. - [Wisconsin Tornado ](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/wisconsin-tornado): Eastern Wisconsin was hit by a destructive tornado in late-July, bringing heavy winds, rain, and baseball-sized hail. It caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure in Appleton, Menasha, and the surrounding communities.  - [Texas Flash flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/texas-flash-flooding): The people of the Texas Hill Country experienced another deadly flash flooding event a year after communities in the region are still recovering from the devastating 2025 Guadalope River flood. - [Philippines Typhoon Bavi ](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/philippines-typhoon-bavi): In mid-July, flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Bavi and the enhanced southwest monsoon caused at least 15 deaths and impacted tens of thousands of people in the southern region of the country. UMCOR is coordinating with our Disaster Management Office in the Davao Episcopal Area, supporting them as they respond to the needs of those impacted. - [Michigan Tornadoes](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/michigan-tornadoes): At least three tornadoes impacted communities in Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties in Michigan on Friday, March 6, causing the deaths of at least four people and damaging homes and livelihoods. - [Washington Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/washington-flooding): In April 2026, UMCOR awarded an additional grant to the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference to provide comprehensive recovery assistance for households impacted by these floods by funding long‑term recovery staff, delivering UMCOR Disaster Case Management training, and addressing unmet needs across 16 affected counties and tribal nations. - [Cyclones Ditwah and Senyar](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/cyclones-ditwah-and-senyar): In late November, several countries in Southeast Asia were impacted by catastrophic flooding and landslides. Cyclones Ditwah and Senyar, supercharged by climate change-related conditions, led to the deaths of more than 1,500 people and the displacement of millions in Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Thailand.  - [Hurricane Melissa](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/hurricane-melissa): Pray for those in Hurricane Melissa’s path. Donate now to support UMCOR’s relief efforts in Jamaica and the Caribbean. - [Typhoon Halong](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/typhoon-halong): In February 2026, UMCOR awarded a recovery grant to Mennonite Disaster Assistance, one of our ecumenical partners in mission. This grant will supply equipment needed to store and transport tools for volunteers rebuilding and repairing homes damaged by Typhoon Halong and other recent disasters in western Alaska. - [Philippines](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/philippines): On September 30, just before 10 p.m. local time, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the central province of Cebu in the Philippines, leading to the deaths of at least 69 people and causing catastrophic damage and destruction. - [Pakistan Monsoons](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/pakistan-monsoon-season): Since late June, over 650 lives have been lost due to relentless rains, with 351 lives lost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past 72 hours alone. Entire villages have been swept away, infrastructure is crippled, and thousands are displaced. - [Haiti Crisis](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/haiti-crisis): In Haiti, escalating violence, frequent natural disasters and cuts to international humanitarian aid have left at-risk communities more vulnerable than ever. Through grants to local partners in the country, UMCOR is continuing to provide women, children and families with health care, counseling services, food and shelter needs, and more. - [Philippines Typhoons](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/typhoons-crising-dante-and-emong): From mid to late July, the Philippines experienced back-to-back typhoons, leading to the deaths of at least 31 people and displacing millions. In response, UMCOR awarded solidarity grants to the Manila and Baguio episcopal areas of The United Methodist Church to support their immediate relief efforts, which include the distribution of essential supplies and food to those impacted. - [Ukraine War](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/war-with-russia): Since the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, UMCOR has acted on behalf of The United Methodist Church to provide aid and assistance. Grants for immediate relief have been given to trusted partners – United Methodist churches in surrounding countries, ecumenical partners and non-governmental organizations – to provide direct aid inside Ukraine as well as help for those who have fled to surrounding countries. - [Texas Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/catastrophic-flash-flooding): November 2025 | As survivors continue to recover, UMCOR is continuing our support of the Rio Texas Annual Conference's response efforts through a long-term recovery grant. The funds will establish Rio Texas's Disaster Recovery program, which will support the flood-impacted communities and address their long-term needs. - [New York Storms](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/new-york-storms-2025): On June 22, a powerful storm caused major damage in Madison, Oneida and Chenango counties in New York, leading to the deaths of at least three people. In response, UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the Upper New York Annual Conference to support immediate relief efforts. UMCOR-trained Early Response Team members have given a combined 400 hours toward cleanup efforts. Additionally, the conference is partnering with Amish volunteers to help in the relief activities, and some of the funds will support their transportation. - [Minnesota Storms](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/minnesota-storms-2025): In late June, several severe weather events, including a microburst and multiple tornadoes, impacted Minnesotans. In response, UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the Minnesota Annual Conference to support immediate relief efforts. - [West Virginia Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/west-virginia-flooding-2025): In mid-June, severe flooding impacted Ohio and Marion counties in West Virginia, leading to the deaths of eight people. In response, UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the West Virginia Annual Conference to support immediate relief efforts. - [Central U.S. Tornadoes](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/central-us-tornadoes-2025): In late May, severe weather impacted states like Kentucky, Missouri and Wisconsin. UMCOR awarded grants to the Great Plains and Kentucky annual conferences to support immediate relief efforts, including Early Response Team deployment, debris removal, distribution of relief supplies and more. - [Maryland Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/maryland-flooding-2025): November 2025 | UMCOR awarded a recovery grant to the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference that will ensure efficient resource management and equitable support for all survivors through disaster case management and program management that coordinates with government officials, private industry, Maryland VOAD partners, and local organizations. - [DRC Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/drc-flooding-2025): In April, severe flooding left many residents of Kinshasa without food, shelter, clean water and basic healthcare. In response, Global Ministries and UMCOR have awarded grants to the Central Congo Episcopal Area to support the distribution of food and provide medication and hygiene items to vulnerable households and individuals. - [Kentucky Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/kentucky-flooding-2025): In April, severe flooding caused by historic rainfall impacted eastern Kentucky. In response, UMCOR awarded solidarity grants to the Kentucky and Tennessee-Western Kentucky annual conferences to support immediate relief efforts. - [Myanmar Earthquake](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/myanmar-earthquake-2025): On March 28, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, leading to the deaths of at least 1,644 people. In response, UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the Methodist Church of Lower Myanmar to support their relief efforts. In May 2025, UMCOR awarded a recovery grant to partner ACT Alliance to provide additional relief and humanitarian aid to those impacted by the earthquake. - [Central U.S. Tornadoes](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/central-us-tornadoes-and-severe-storms): In mid-March, a “monster” storm system impacted the Central U.S. In Northern Illinois, at least four tornadoes and heavy winds impacted the region, while in Oklahoma, heavy winds fueled wildfires across the state. In response, UMCOR awarded solidarity grants to the Oklahoma and Northern Illinois annual conferences to support immediate relief efforts. In June, UMCOR awarded an additional recovery grant to the Oklahoma Annual Conference to provide long-term support for survivors of the tornadoes in the state. - [Oregon Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/oregon-flooding-2025): In March, severe flooding impacted southern Oregon. In response, UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference to support immediate relief efforts. - [Southeastern U.S. Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/southeastern-us-flooding-2025): In mid-February, extreme rainfall hit the Southeastern U.S., impacting millions and leading to the deaths of nine people. In response, UMCOR awarded solidarity grants to the West Virginia and Holston annual conferences, facilitated the mobilization of Early Response Teams in the West Virginia, Tennessee-Western Kentucky, Central Appalachian Missionary, and Kentucky annual conferences, and distributed relief supplies from the UMCOR Sager Brown Depot. - [DRC Conflict](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/drc-conflict-2025-umnews): UMCOR has issued grants to local conferences to provide food, non-food supplies and hygiene products for the tens of thousands of people forced to flee their homes due to fighting in the country, including the city of Goma.  - [DRC Conflict](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/conflict-3): In January, an escalation in fighting between the M23 rebel group and government forces displaced, injured and endangered hundreds of thousands of civilians in the city of Goma. UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the East Congo Episcopal Area to support immediate needs of the displaced. - [California Wildfires](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/california-wildfires-january-2025): On January 7, strong Santa Ana winds in Los Angeles caused wildfires to spread rapidly in multiple communities. Thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed, as well as multiple local United Methodist churches. UMCOR awarded two solidarity grants to the California-Pacific Annual Conference to support their immediate relief efforts. This included evacuee support like food and essential supplies as well as support for volunteer efforts and other relief activities. In June 2025, UMCOR awarded an additional recovery grant to the California-Pacific Annual Conference, which will fund disaster case managers for survivors of the 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires. - [Hurricane Helene](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/hurricane-helene): January 2026 | Grants were awarded to the Western North Carolina, South Carolina, South Georgia and Holston conferences to offset the cost of attendance for those interested in expanding their understanding of disaster ministry and becoming better equipped to aid recovery in the aftermath of disasters. - [Hurricane Ernesto](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/hurricane-ernesto): UMCOR has awarded a solidarity grant to REHACE in Puerto Rico in response to the storm’s devastation. - [Hurricane Debby](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/hurricane-debby): After making landfall in Florida on Aug. 5 and traveling up the U.S. coast, this storm brought historic amounts of rainfall and flooding. UMCOR has awarded a solidarity grant to the Florida, South Georgia and Upper New York conferences and is coordinating with disaster response ministries in other affected conferences. - [Northwest U.S. Wildfires](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/northwest-us-wildfires): UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the Pacific Northwest Conference to support initial response efforts to widespread wildfire in Washington and Idaho. - [Philippines Severe Weather](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/typhoon-carina-the-southwest-monsoon-and-the-bataan-oil-spill): UMCOR has awarded solidarity grants for emergency relief following the July 2024 Typhoon Carina, the Southwest Monsoon, and the Bataan oil spill. - [Hurricane Beryl](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/hurricane-beryl-2): After the storm’s devastation in the Caribbean in early July, UMCOR is coordinating with partners in the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas (MCCA) to support relief efforts. UMCOR has awarded solidarity grants to three MCCA districts: Jamaica, Haiti and Southern Caribbean. - [Hurricane Beryl](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/hurricane-beryl): Following the storm’s July 8 landfall in Texas that brought wind and flooding, UMCOR is providing support for immediate relief efforts through four emergency grants to the Texas Annual Conference. As the storm traveled through the U.S., it continued to bring heavy rain and flooding to other states and regions. UMCOR is also supporting relief efforts in Vermont with a solidarity grant. - [Oklahoma Tornadoes](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/oklahoma-tornadoes-2024): Following the April 19 outbreak of 18 tornadoes and severe hail storms, the Oklahoma Conference assessed state and local recovery operations and discovered two small communities in McClain and Cleveland counties that have not received attention and need resources for recovery. A large grant in March 2024 will support their efforts to join with other response agencies in a long-term recovery group operating in the counties, while concentrating on the two communities they’ve identified. - [Tana River Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/tana-river-flooding): An UMCOR partnership with the Methodist Church in Kenya is providing emergency food for more than 8,000 people suffering from food insecurity because of severe flooding that displaced thousands of people, damaging homes, sanitation facilities, schools and farms. - [Georgia Flooding and Tornadoes](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/georgia-flooding-tornadoes-2024): In March 2024, the North Georgia Conference received an UMCOR grant to continue recovery operations in Spaulding, Henry and Troupe counties begun in July 2023, when a large grant supported the conference’s initial operations for case management, housing construction and volunteer projects. Six counties experienced severe flooding and tornado damage from January and March 2023 storms. - [Missouri Flooding and Tornadoes](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/missouri-flooding-tornadoes-2024): From July 2022 to April 2023, areas of the Missouri Conference experienced four significant weather events that included severe flooding and tornado destruction. An UMCOR grant in March 2024 will support the Missouri Conference as it focuses efforts to help 30 households in the Baring area, whose residents sustained significant damage to their homes and have not found the resources for repairs or reconstruction. - [Southeastern U.S. Winter Storms](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/southeastern-us-winter-storms-tornadoes-2024): From late December 2023 through January 2024, several states in the Southeastern U.S. experienced severe storms with tornadoes that left paths of destruction through specific regions. Alabama-West Florida, Western North Carolina and South Carolina Conference disaster response ministries received grants to provide immediate support to people affected by the storms. - [Congolese Migrant Support](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/congolese-migrant-support): Support for the Central Congo Annual Conference, which is working on a recovery program for Congolese expats returning from Angola who have resettled in Kananga. Distribution of agricultural tools, seeds, and materials to build shelters for 50 households, benefitting nearly 5,000 people. - [Tennessee Storms and Tornadoes](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/tennessee-storms-tornadoes-2023): On Dec. 9, severe storms and tornados swept through middle Tennessee, killing six people and leaving dozens hospitalized.  The storm impacted at least 15 counties, destroying homes and causing extensive damage. UMCOR awarded an emergency grant to the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference to aid initial relief efforts. - [Afghanistan Earthquake](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/afghanistan-earthquake-2023): On Saturday, Oct.7, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake devastated Afghanistan, killing nearly 3,000 people and displacing thousands. Powerful aftershocks caused more destruction. UMCOR has supported a long-time partner with two grants, one for emergency food and non-food items and a second to primarily provide secure and hygienic shelter that includes access to water and sanitation facilities as well as WASH education for affected communities. - [Maine Gun Violence](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/maine-gun-violence): On Oct. 25, 18 people were killed and 13 more injured at three different sites by a mass shooter in Lewiston, Maine. A grant to the New England Conference assisted local churches to support the survivors, first responders and community members to recover from this horrendous act of violence.  - [Hurricane Otis](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/hurricane-otis): Hurricane Otis made landfall near Acapulco, Mexico as a Category 5 hurricane. UMCOR supported emergency efforts with the Methodist Church of Mexico Southeast Region for essential supplies and other humanitarian necessities. - [Gaza Crisis](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/crisis-in-gaza): Since this conflict began in October 2023, the need in Gaza remains overwhelming. - [Libya Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/libya-flooding-2023): On September 11, torrential rains from Storm/Cyclone Daniel and the collapse of two dams produced catastrophic flooding in Libya, washing whole neighborhoods into the Mediterranean Sea. Tens of thousands of people were swept away by the floodwater and thousands more are still missing. UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to partner International Blue Crescent (IBC) to assist with emergency relief. - [Morocco Earthquake](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/morocco-earthquake-2023): A devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook Morocco on September 8, killing more than 2,000 people and injuring thousands more. UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to partner Muslim Aid to mobilize relief for those lacking basic necessities of food, water and shelter. A second grant early in 2024 continues the effort to provide emergency relief as needed, intermediate shelter, WASH facilities, fire safety, disaster risk reduction training and psycho-social support for three communities in Al Haouz. - [DRC Refugee Camp Fire](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/fire-in-malicha-idp-camp): East Congo Episcopal Area is responding to a terrible fire in the Malicha IDP Camp in Fizi, DRC, where people displaced by armed conflict gathered for safety. In this camp with a population of 45,000, 930 shelters were lost. Food and hygiene products were distributed and fire-safety education was offered. - [Haiti Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/haiti-flooding-2023): In early June, torrential rains caused widespread flooding that killed dozens and displaced more than 13,000 people. UMCOR communicated with local partners and awarded a solidarity grant to the Eglise Methodiste d’Haiti to provide cash assistance in order for people to receive urgently needed cleaning supplies and non-food items (NFI) such as mattresses, cooking/eating materials and hygiene items. - [DRC Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/drc-flooding-2023): Relief in response to severe storms for three communities in North Katanga through the North Katanga Disaster Management Office. A grant will support the distribution of food, building of supplies and hygiene items. Torrential rains in Bukama and Malemba Nkulu territories caused major flooding that displaced around 6,000 households and brought significant damage to school, health and commercial buildings and places of religious worship. An UMCOR grant is helping to serve vulnerable households with food, clothing and household items as well as provide the Bukama health center with medications and supplies to treat patients suffering from water-borne disease. - [Super Typhoon Mawar](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/super-typhoon-mawar): In May, this storm brought 145 mph winds and heavy rains, making it the strongest to hit Guam in decades. UMCOR supported the California-Pacific Conference and their disaster response coordinator with early response activities on the island, including a solidarity grant. - [Cyclone Mocha](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/cyclone-mocha): This cyclone in May was called one of the strongest storms to ever hit Myanmar with hundreds feared dead. Rohingha refugees along the border in Bangladesh also experienced losses. UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the Bangladesh Methodist Church for emergency relief for Saint Martin Island. - [U.S. Wildfires](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/us-wildfires-2023): In May, a wildfire in Las Tusas, New Mexico, burned about 980 acres, causing the evacuation of 150 families. The New Mexico Conference received a grant to provide relief for the immediate needs of the survivors. In August, UMCOR provided an emergency grant to the California-Pacific Conference for relief and assessment of the disastrous fire in Maui, Hawaii. The Pacific Northwest Conference received a grant for relief efforts in Spokane, Washington, in response to wildfires in August. - [Texas Storms](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/texas-storms-2023): In April, Hidalgo and Cameron counties in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas were in the path of a straight-line windstorm and later in May, a tornado. The Rio Texas Conference received an emergency grant to address immediate needs and in September, was approved for a major grant for recovery in a low-income area where more than 400 homes were damaged and are still in need of repair. - [Arizona Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/arizona-flooding-2023): In April, more than 300 people of the Chinle Chapter of the Navajo Nation were affected by flooding and run-off that breached a berm designed to deter the path of the water, a result of severe winter storms. Volunteers from the Desert-Southwest Conference have been working with the Navajo village to provide repairs. An UMCOR grant approved in September supports home repairs as well as repair of damaged plumbing and septic systems in affected households. - [Sudan Conflict](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/sudan-conflict-2023): UMCOR coordinated with partners to respond to several humanitarian crises in the Republic of Sudan, where political factions wage armed conflict, and the separate country of South Sudan, where drought and acute famine are widespread. One grant will serve 600 South Sudanese returnees and Sudanese refugees with food, mosquito nets and water filters. Another, in partnership with Water is Basic and Women’s Empowerment Solutions Initiative (WESI), distributed food, mosquito netting and water filters to South Sudanese returning from Sudan. - [Southeastern U.S. Tornadoes](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/southeastern-us-tornadoes-2023): On March 24, a powerful tornado traveled at least 170 miles, killing more than 25 people, injuring hundreds and causing damage primarily in Mississippi. The supercell that produced this deadly twister also appeared to produce tornadoes causing damage in northwest and north-central Alabama and then Georgia. - [Kenya Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/kenya-flooding-2023): The UMC in Kenya is providing relief and recovery to vulnerable households, many headed by women, in the Budalani area. A grant supported immediate food and sanitation product distribution, repair of damaged latrines, sanitary kits for girls, and the training of community health volunteers. - [Côte d’Ivoire Tornado](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/cote-divoire-tornado-2023): On March 4, a violent tornado demolished the village of Zokolilié. The religious, education and sanitary buildings did not escape the wind and water and electricity were not available. An UMCOR grant is supporting the recovery with construction materials to rehabilitate 50 homes and essential community buildings. - [Turkey & Syria Earthquakes](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/turkey-syria-earthquake-2023): A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on February 6, the most powerful earthquake recorded since 1939. At least 78 aftershocks were reported, followed by a second earthquake of 7.5 magnitude. Tens of thousands of people were killed. The earthquake also heavily impacted northwest Syria, where 4.1 million people depend on humanitarian assistance. - [Cyclone Freddy](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/cyclone-freddy): Cyclone Freddy, which hit the coast on Feb. 4, was both the longest-lasting and most powerful tropical cyclone ever recorded worldwide. Over a five-week period, it made landfall twice and caused more than 700 deaths in five countries. UMCOR responded by awarding grants for emergency rations and hygiene supplies to hard-hit areas of Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi. A separate grant to the UMC Malawi contributes to the livelihood recovery and wellbeing of vulnerable households in three cyclone-affected communities through the provision of farm irrigation systems, accessible to 600 farmers, and livestock for 300 households. - [New York Blizzard](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/new-york-blizzard): Over the Christmas weekend, Western New York experienced a devastating blizzard. This tragic storm buried the city of Buffalo in over 50 inches of snow and was accompanied by a -30-degree wind chill and 80 mph winds. The disaster took at least 39 lives. - [California Flooding and Landslides](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/california-flooding-and-landslides-2023): Beginning in mid-December 2022 and continuing into mid-January 2023, California experienced a continuous series of rainstorms (frequently referred to as “atmospheric rivers”). This comes on top of wildfire damage from the last few years for many areas. As a result, California has had an extensive number of floods, mudslides, landslides and other related damage. - [Hurricane Nicole](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/hurricane-nicole): Hurricane Nicole made landfall in Florida on November 10 with sustained winds of 75 mph, giving the state two landfalling hurricanes (along with Ian) in one year for the first time since 2005. - [Southeastern U.S. Tornadoes](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/southeastern-us-severe-storms-and-tornadoes-2022): In late November, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama experienced severe weather and dangerous tornado activity. In Eutaw and Montgomery, Alabama, homes and businesses saw structural damage. UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the Alabama-West Florida Conference to support families and communities in need of immediate assistance. - [Tropical Storm Nalgae](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/tropical-storm-nalgae): Tropical Storm Nalgae (local name Paeng) made landfall on October 29. More than 4 million people were affected in all 17 regions of the country. Tropical Storm Nalgae brought major flooding, landslides and falling of trees. UMCOR awarded solidarity grants to support the efforts of disaster management offices in the Manila, Davao and Baguio Episcopal Areas. - [Hurricane Ian](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/hurricane-ian): Hurricane Ian came through western Cuba to make landfall in Florida as a catastrophic category 4 storm on September 28. Whole cities and communities were devastated in Florida and the storm continued to bring heavy rain, wind and flooding up the east coast of the U.S., affecting numerous states. - [Super Typhoon Noru/Karding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/super-typhoon-noru-karding): The storm changed from a tropical storm to a super typhoon in less than 24 hours as it swept through Central Luzon on September 25 and 26. The typhoon caused floods and damaged houses and roads, tore down power lines, destroyed trees and devastated crops. UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the Manila Episcopal Area which enabled them to assess the situation, operationalize their response and determine appropriate assistance to meet the most urgent human needs. - [Georgia Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/georgia-flooding-2022): Flash flooding brought severe damage to Chattooga and Floyd Counties in Georgia in early September. UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the North Georgia Conference to assist in local relief efforts. - [Hurricane Fiona](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/hurricane-fiona): Hurricane Fiona, the first major hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, caused catastrophic damage in Puerto Rico and brought torrential rains to the Dominican Republic in mid-September. It left millions without power and running water for weeks. UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to help address immediate needs. - [Typhoon Merbok](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/typhoon-merbok): In September 2022, Typhoon Merbok made landfall across a thousand-mile stretch of Alaska’s western coastline, damaging homes in 23 primarily Native American villages. The Alaska Conference received an initial grant in 2023 for emergency relief, followed by an assessment of needs and resources. After working with FEMA, local village leadership and Mennonite Disaster Services, the conference received a major grant to begin long-term recovery in two Native villages. - [Mississippi Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/mississippi-flooding-2022): In late August, the people of Jackson, Mississippi experienced flooding and a water system emergency. UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the Mississippi Conference to provide access to safe drinking water for those affected. - [Kentucky Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/kentucky-flooding-2022): In late July, Kentucky and other parts of Appalachia experienced devastating flooding resulting in the loss of life and property. In response, UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the Kentucky Annual Conference and delivered nearly 3,000 kits during the first week of the disaster. In coordination with the conference disaster response coordinator, UMCOR-trained Early Response Teams (ERT) deployed to the affected areas. - [Philippines Earthquake](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/philippines-earthquake-2022): A strong earthquake hit the northern Philippines in late July. Many people were killed and injured, and nearly 50,000 were displaced. UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the Baguio Episcopal Area to support food, water, sanitation and hygiene as well as shelter and non-food items for vulnerable households. - [Pakistan Flooding](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/pakistan-flooding-2022): Severe and widespread flooding killed thousands of people and left millions displaced, the worst natural disaster in Pakistan in decades. Working closely with partners in the region, UMCOR awarded two solidarity grants to help people meet basic needs with food and hygiene kits in Punjab, Balochistan and Sindh provinces. - [U.S. Severe storms and Tornadoes](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/us-severe-storms-tornadoes-2022): Severe weather and tornadoes touched down in many regions of the U.S. during the spring and summer months. UMCOR awarded solidarity grants to the above conferences to support immediate response to the damage and to meet the needs of survivors. - [Florida Tornadoes](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/florida-tornadoes-2022): On January 16, several rotations touched down and caused significant damage to residential and commercial properties, displacing roughly 300 people. UMCOR awarded an initial solidarity grant and is financially supporting the Florida Conference in a 2-year recovery project that will focus on home repair and case management. - [Tonga Tsunami](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/tonga-tsunami-2022): Brought on by the underwater eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano on January 15, a tsunami in Tonga produced widespread flooding, falling ash and strong fumes, and led to the displacement of many people. UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to help provide transportation of relief supplies to Tonga that were mobilized by a Tongan community in Southern California. - [Colorado Wildfires](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/colorado-wildfire-2021): On December 30, a fire rapidly spread through Boulder County, Colorado, that consumed over 6,000 acres and close to 1,000 homes. UMCOR awarded an emergency grant to the Mountain Sky Conference to assist with the immediate needs of evacuees and other survivors of the Marshall Fire. UMCOR followed with a recovery grant in 2022 to provide direct assistance and case management services to households affected by the fire. - [U.S. Storms and Tornadoes](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/us-severe-storms-tornadoes-2021): Following a deadly string of December storms and tornadoes, UMCOR supported conference disaster response coordinators in damage assessment and immediate relief efforts. Initial emergency grants were awarded in Kentucky, Arkansas and Western Tennessee to support local response efforts. UMCOR awarded a substantial recovery grant to the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Annual Conference in 2022 for volunteer engagement and case management. - [Super Typhoon Rai](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/super-typhoon-rai): Super Typhoon Rai struck with unpredicted force in mid-December, causing the death and displacement of hundreds of people. The storm toppled structures and caused severe flooding and landslides. UMCOR provided emergency assistance to address immediate needs in areas most damaged by the typhoon and will continue to support the Disaster Management Offices through long-term recovery. - [Kenya and Madagascar Drought](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/kenya-madagascar-drought): UMCOR awarded grants to the Methodist Church of Kenya and the Methodist Church Madagascar for emergency food rations to help meet the basic needs of thousands of vulnerable families affected by the ongoing drought. - [Louisiana Storms and Tornadoes](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/louisiana-severe-storms-and-tornadoes-2021): In October, multiple tornados and high winds hit the already ravaged areas of Lake Charles and southern Louisiana. UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the Louisiana Conference to support their meeting of urgent needs such as food and shelter and to support volunteer efforts, initial case work and other relief activities. - [Hurricane Ida](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/hurricane-ida): Category 4 Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on August 29, the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and continued to bring destruction along the east coast. UMCOR awarded initial solidarity grants to the Louisiana, Mississippi, Greater New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, New York and Susquehanna conferences. It awarded a recovery grant to the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference for case management and construction management. - [Haiti Earthquake and Tropical Storm Grace](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/haiti-earthquake-and-tropical-storm-grace): Following a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake on August 14, and Tropical Storm Grace which dumped 10 inches of rain on Haiti just two days later, UMCOR worked with partners to meet the immediate needs of survivors , addressing healthcare, food, water and hygiene. It continues to offer humanitarian assistance by offering cash assistance and targeting food insecurity . 10 grants have been awarded in total. - [Tropical Storm Fred](https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/tropical-storm-fred): UMCOR awarded an emergency grant to the Western North Carolina Annual Conference to assist their relief efforts after flooding from Tropical Storm Fred devastated many parts of the state. ## Timeline Stories - [First Denominational Missionary Society: 1819](https://umcmission.org/cool_timeline/first-denominational-missionary-society-1819): The first Methodist missionary society of the MEC, in the line that developed into the current Global Ministries, was founded in 1819. It was organized by a self-appointed group of preachers led by Nathan Bangs, a pastor of the New York Conference. - [The Methodist Episcopal Church: 1784-1939](https://umcmission.org/cool_timeline/the-methodist-episcopal-church-1784-1939): The Methodist Episcopal Church (MEC) was the earliest of these predecessor denominations, founded in the United States in 1784 while Wesley was still living. At the founding conference, Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury were installed as superintendents. Both were missionaries from England, sent by John Wesley.