News & Stories
February 19, 2025
UMCOR Relief efforts continue in Gaza and other communities
The United Methodist Committee on Relief has supported relief operations in Gaza, the West Bank throughout 2024 and into the early months of 2025.
February 18, 2025
Meeting Christ at the table
An UMCOR Mustard Seed Migration Grant helps Legacy UMC in North Dakota use cooking as way to create welcome, fellowship and community for Ukrainian immigrants.
February 5, 2025
Dear President Trump: Letter from United Methodist Council of Bishops
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Global Ministries affirms the Council of Bishop’s letter to President Trump, urging reconsideration of his administration’s suspension of U.S. foreign assistance.
February 4, 2025
Sent forth to serve
Twenty-three missionaries are now commissioned for service, sent forth to embody the love of God in 15 countries on behalf of The United Methodist Church.
January 31, 2025
Global Ministries condemns new immigration policies in U.S.
General Secretary Roland Fernandes writes that current border security policies disregard the fundamental dignity and rights of migrants.
Recent Stories and News
January 30, 2025
Supporting migrant workers in Hong Kong
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Missionary Joy Prim works with migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong to provide them with shelter, legal aid and emotional support.
January 23, 2025
Global Ministries welcomes ceasefire, commits to continued support of Gaza
General Secretary Roland Fernandes offers a statement on the ceasefire agreement and the mission agency’s commitment to continue working for a just and sustainable peace.
January 17, 2025
Roland Fernandes: “We have been called by God for a time such as this
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Roland Fernandes reflects on cooperative work with the World Council of Churches (WCC), and why ecumenism is so necessary in today’s world.
January 15, 2025
UMCOR offers hope on the long road to Helene recovery
Clean-up and assessment after Hurricane Helene enters new phases of disaster recovery. Three conferences receive grants to prepare for long-term programs.
January 9, 2025
Applications open for 2025 Mustard Seed Migration Grant program
United Methodist churches in the U.S. can help immigrants, migrants and refugees in their local communities through UMCOR-funded community-based service projects.
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