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A little faith and a little (mustard) seed money
An UMCOR Mustard Seed Migration Grant encourages a church to stretch further into mission with local immigrant communities. Here’s how three churches used their grants.
Greenhouses enrich lives at church mission opens a new window
With support from the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative, two greenhouses at Zimbabwe’s Hanwa Mission are helping to fight climate change and grow education at the mission’s schools.
Fernandes begins tenure as general secretary of two agencies as he assumes GBHEM’s chief executive role
Following Greg Bergquist’s retirement, Fernandes continues work of creating greater missional alignment between the two UMC agencies.
10 Global Mission Fellows reflect on 2 years of service
Photos capture high points for GMFs completing service.
UMCOR renews relief efforts in Gaza
Working with several partners on the ground in Gaza, Global Ministries, through UMCOR, releases new grants to meet basic human needs among Gazan Palestinians.
Providing a church “home” in Africa inspires Cascade UMC in the U.S.
Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta exceeds its Lenten offering goal to help the UMC in the Central African Republic build its first church.
Gratitude and good spirit accompany Eurasia area departure
A mission initiative that increased in size and outreach to become a full episcopal area takes a next step to becoming an autonomous Methodist Church.
UMCOR receives top rating from CharityWatch
Spring report awards United Methodist Committee on Relief highest A+ rating
Mission and more: major milestones at General Conference  
Delegates approve all legislation submitted by Global Ministries as well as other legislation that will bring large shifts in denominational structure, budget, inclusivity and diversity.
Korean UMC churches announce deeper support for missionary service
More than 140 Global Ministries missionaries will receive monthly financial support for their ministries around the world with the help of Korean churches in the U.S.