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Feeding the 5,000 (weekly) in New York
A few grants and strong connections opened UMC food pantries and kitchens in key underserved areas of New York during the pandemic.
Missionaries cope with coronavirus challenges
Serving in South Africa, St. Lucia, Congo, Colombia and Cambodia, five global missionaries share how they continue to engage in mission during the pandemic.
Christmas in Such a Time as This
How do we draw strength from Christmas this year for the work of God’s mission in the world? Roland Fernandes, general secretary of Global Ministries, shares four lessons.
United Methodists flee insecurity in Mozambique
In response to the displacement of thousands of people, UMCOR is supplying materials for temporary shelter as well as food, hygiene and health items.
New class of Global Ministries EarthKeepers expands purpose
Commissioned in an online service on Dec. 8, 24 EarthKeepers will lead environmental initiatives in their communities, with many focusing on the intersection of stewardship and social justice.
Global Ministries awards scholarships
Forty-four students from 16 countries enrolled in a wide range of fields will receive leadership development scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Give love, joy, hope and peace in year-end campaign
Between November 1 and December 31, Global Ministries will share stories of transformational mission work and the ways financial gifts through the Advance impact lives.
Commemorate World AIDS Day with Global Health
Express solidarity on World AIDS Day by supporting United Methodist ministries that reach high school students with information about what HIV is and how to prevent AIDS from spreading in their communities.
Love and compassion opens us to God’s call
Missionary Charles Mulemena in Belize reflects on the need to be flexible and compassionate when God rewrites his best-laid plans and calls him to consider new possibilities.
UMCOR reaches Syrian refugees
UMCOR’s work with Syrian refugees living in Lebanon and Jordan engages with four partners to provide counseling, rent and medical assistance and clearing of landmines.