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Solar trailer deployed after Hurricane Helene opens a new window
The UMCOR-supported solar disaster response trailer powered lights, freezers and refrigerators at Camp Tygart for ERTs clearing debris near Valdosta, Georgia.
United Methodists offer relief after Helene opens a new window
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is working with all affected conferences as communities begin to assess their needs. So far, grants have been awarded to the North and South Georgia, Western North Carolina and Holston conferences.
Seeking deeper motivations for recovery from addiction
A World Communion Scholar studies for a Ph.D. in psychology to research alcohol addiction and recovery through the lens of forgiveness and spirituality.
Application opens for GMF program, international track
The application has launched for the 2025-27 cohort of young adults who will serve in social justice ministries internationally through The United Methodist Church.
Thankfulness overflows and multiplies across the world
How nowhere to turn becomes abundance for one World Communion scholar. Celebrate World Communion Sunday on Oct. 6.
2023 Annual Report – Loving and serving together
Now available: the 2023 Annual Report for Global Ministries and the United Methodist Committee on Relief.
Encounter with Christ supplies grants for ministry
Through the Encounter with Christ permanent fund, Global Ministries awards grants to 11 partners in support of mission within marginalized communities of Latin America and the Caribbean.
World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel opens a new window
World Council of Churches (WCC) invites people and churches all over the world to pray, advocate and stand in solidarity with people in the Holy Land, September 16-22, 2024.
Humanitarian leader Jim Cox returns to UMCOR as executive director
Cox, who will join UMCOR on Oct. 7, 2024, brings experience in disaster response and health programming as well as a strong knowledge of The United Methodist Church.
Medical missionaries improve care at Old Mutare Hospital
With new facilities completed, Dr. Emmanuel and Florence Mefor are helping to tackle funding to feed patients and make additional improvements.