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November 25, 2020
Grants supplement global mission personnel needs
Nationals in Mission (NIM) grants totaling $605,362 were approved on November 12, 2020, by Global Ministries’ board of directors. The funds will cover salary supplements for 182 mission-related positions in 60 countries.
November 23, 2020
Church celebrates end of measles, Ebola outbreaks in Congo
The work to end an Ebola outbreak and a measles pandemic, plus efforts to battle COVID-19, were aided by assistance from Global Ministries' Global Health unit.
November 23, 2020
United Methodists rally to help typhoon survivors
UMCOR has provided emergency grants to both the Baguio and Davao episcopal areas and two grants to the Manila Area for relief operations from the trio of typhoons.
November 20, 2020
A year like no other
As flooding, storms and wildfires impacted communities across the U.S. this year, UMCOR was there, bringing hope to 101 unique emergencies.
November 20, 2020
Let love lead
Global Mission Fellow Lily Maijama’a describes his transformation as he decided to let love lead him out of COVID-19 despair and into God’s purpose.
November 20, 2020
Peace in the darkest valley
Dr. Mark Zimmerman reflects on the story of Hari, a COVID-19 patient he treated at Patan, Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
November 20, 2020
There is hope
The Rev. Brooke Atchley, a Church and Community Worker in Rosedale, Virginia, accompanies her rural community through the challenges and shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 20, 2020
Joy in what we accomplish together
Missionary Temba Nkomozepi gives an update on the mission of Mujila Falls Agriculture Center in Zambia
November 20, 2020
Missionaries promote peace for the Korean Peninsula
2020 marked the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Missionaries Jin Yang Kim and Adam Shaw share how Methodists can contribute to the ongoing peace and reconciliation process.
November 19, 2020
Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, international track
The application for the 2021-23 cohort of young adults serving in social justice ministries internationally opens Monday, Nov. 23.