Human Relations Day to be celebrated on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023

Special Sunday Offering of the UMC benefits neighborhood ministries, community advocacy programs.

ATLANTA — Global Ministries, the worldwide mission and development agency of The United Methodist Church, with the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), invites churches and individuals to celebrate Human Relations Day on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.

One of the Special Sunday Offerings of The United Methodist Church, this collection benefits neighborhood ministries through community developers, supports community advocacy through United Methodist Voluntary Services and works with at-risk teens through the Youth Offender Rehabilitation Program.

Global Ministries connects the church in mission through four mission priorities: evangelism and church revitalization, missionaries, global health and humanitarian relief and recovery.

100% of gifts to Global Ministries and UMCOR share the love of God with those in need. Review resources for Human Relations Day here. Donate to Human Relations Day here.

Media Contact:
Susan Clark
Chief Communications Officer
media@umcmission.org

About Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church

Global Ministries is the worldwide mission and development agency of The United Methodist Church. Founded in 1819, Global Ministries today supports more than 200 missionaries in over 60 countries, including the United States. It has personnel, projects and partners in 115 countries. Founded in 1940, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the global humanitarian relief agency of The United Methodist Church and is a part of Global Ministries. Learn more about Global Ministries by visiting  umcmission.org or by following facebook.com/GlobalMinistries.

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