News & Stories

Journey to Bangui – An experience like no other
Rev. Dr. Kevin Murriel gives thanks for a recent trip to Bangui, CAR, to witness the dedication of the first United Methodist Church facility in the country.
Churches navigate financial support for solar projects  
U.S. churches nationwide are using Direct Pay funding for solar conversion, but the program is about to drastically change.
The impact of breastfeeding in Sierra Leone
As Global Ministries celebrates World Breastfeeding Week in partnership with UMC health boards, hear from Catherine Norman, health board coordinator in the Sierra Leone Conference.
Methodist leaders convene to strengthen mission in Latin America and the Caribbean
Eighty-six participants, representing 40 partners across the region, assembled for a mission consultation held July 21-23 in Panama.
Young adults called to community in an uncertain world
Forty-two Global Mission Fellows are commissioned in Ghana for two years of service in social justice ministries.

Recent Stories and News

UMCOR and humanitarian partners feed thousands in Gaza
Despite tremendous obstacles, UMCOR and other faith-based humanitarian organizations continue to provide relief in Gaza.
Leaders from The United Methodist Church and Ewha Womans University pose for a commemorative photo during the 100th anniversary celebration held at Ewha on June 30, 2025.
Celebrating 100 Years of Methodist Mission in Korea
A centennial celebration was held at Ewha Womans University to commemorate the century-long legacy of three foundations that significantly shaped Methodist mission.
Agriculture, health focus for Africa University-Global Ministries’ partnership
Africa University and Global Ministries partner to support vital agriculture and public health initiatives put at risk after withdrawal of international aid.
Called by God to welcome refugees and migrants
World Refugee Day reminds us of our personal, scriptural and theological roots to affirm and welcome refugees seeking safety today.
A new church home for Central Africans
With faith, hope, prayer and dedicated partners, the UMC in the Central African Republic has built a new temple, and that’s just the beginning.
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