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March 20, 2025
Easing the water crisis in West Virginia
There are still places in the U.S. where communities live without clean water. On World Water Day, we give thanks for advocates who work for water justice.

March 18, 2025
Nationals in Mission deepen global mission impact
More than 300 Nationals in Mission – or native, in-country local leaders – provide skilled and sustainable leadership within UMC ministries.

March 4, 2025
UMC signs Ecumenical Declaration: Defending Refuge
Faith communities unite in historic declaration to defend refugees at critical crossroads for U.S. policy.

February 27, 2025
Clinic in Honduras extends loving care to migrants
The United Methodist Mission in Honduras treats migrants for medical needs as they
arrive in Danlí, offering love and a safer journey along the way.

February 26, 2025
Missionary strives to grow church in Madagascar
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Rev. Eric Kalumba, a missionary with Global Ministries, is dedicated to spreading the Gospel and establishing new United Methodist churches throughout the island of Madagascar.

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.