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July 4, 2020
UMCOR supports formerly incarcerated as they reenter communities
For five years, the Southern Center for Human Rights in Atlanta has been working to win the release of Black men and women serving decades-long prison sentences for minor offences. This year, an UMCOR grant provided the means for SCHR to establish a reentry program to help released clients navigate the barriers they need to cross in order to thrive.
July 4, 2020
In trying times, churches extend their reach
UMCOR has awarded $1.56 million to help vulnerable communities cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants enable churches to respond to issues of food insecurity, sanitation and hygiene, and other financial needs.
July 4, 2020
In the Philippines, planning for disaster creates resilient communities
With guidance from UMCOR’s Disaster Management Coordinator (DMC) program, communities in the Davao, Manila and Baguio Episcopal Areas are better prepared and equipped to weather prolonged disasters.
June 29, 2020
Food relief helps in Liberia’s COVID-19 fight
The United Methodist Committee on Relief and other global United Methodists are intervening in the church’s COVID-19 fight in Liberia.
June 29, 2020
A Literature Review on African Americans, Race, Racism, and Methodist Mission History
The work of overcoming racism in church and society today requires honest confrontation with racism in the past. Dr. David W. Scott has prepared a review of existing literature on African Americans, race and racism in Methodist mission history, published by the independent blog UM & Global.
June 25, 2020
A statement on the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War
Bishop Jung, president of the board of Global Ministries, states that the time has come for forgiveness and reunification on the Korean peninsula and calls disciples of Christ to the work of peacemaking, peacebuilding and peacekeeping.
June 25, 2020
Ecumenical peace message marks 70th anniversary
Read the message issued by global partners who are committed to ongoing efforts for peace and healing in Korea, including The United Methodist Church and Global Ministries.
June 23, 2020
Virtual orientation offered for Mission Volunteer program
Over concerns related to COVID-19, a September 3-4 training will be held online.
June 20, 2020
Coronavirus facts & inspiration
Bishop John Yambasu of the Sierra Leone Episcopal Area and Megan Klingler, a registered nurse who serves as the Primary Health Care Specialist of the Global Health Unit of United Methodist Global Ministries ...
June 20, 2020
Shelter for unaccompanied youth in Bosnia-Herzegovina
UMCOR partners with Church World Service in Una Sana Canton, Bosnia-Herzegovina, to offer a caring presence, dignified shelter and protection to migrating teens.