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Global Ministries condemns new immigration policies in U.S.

General Secretary Roland Fernandes writes that current border security policies disregard the fundamental dignity and rights of migrants.

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UMCOR supports Cal-Pac in wildfire relief

Following the devastating fires in Southern California, UMCOR has awarded two solidarity grants to the California-Pacific Annual Conference to undergird their immediate relief efforts.

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Environmental Sustainability

EarthKeepers address environmental and spiritual concerns

Recently commissioned EarthKeepers consider how God calls them to merge care for the physical world with care for people’s spiritual needs.

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Global Health

Living and thriving with HIV and AIDS in check

In Uganda, women living with HIV and AIDS receive support for themselves and their families with a little funding, encouragement and community.

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How UMCOR responds to disaster...and how you can help

From initial relief to long-term recovery, learn how UMCOR connects survivors to the help they need to rebuild their lives.

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News & Stories

Meeting Christ at the table

An UMCOR Mustard Seed Migration Grant helps Legacy UMC in North Dakota use cooking as way to create welcome, fellowship and community for Ukrainian immigrants.

Letter from United Methodist Council of Bishops

Global Ministries affirms the Council of Bishop’s letter to President Trump, urging reconsideration of his administration’s suspension of U.S. foreign assistance.

Sent forth to serve

Twenty-three missionaries are now commissioned for service, sent forth to embody the love of God in 15 countries on behalf of The United Methodist Church.

Supporting migrant workers in Hong Kong

Missionary Joy Prim works with migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong to provide them with shelter, legal aid and emotional support.

Global Ministries welcomes ceasefire, commits to con...

General Secretary Roland Fernandes offers a statement on the ceasefire agreement and the mission agency’s commitment to continue working for a just and sustainable peace.

Roland Fernandes: “We have been called by God for ...

Roland Fernandes reflects on cooperative work with the World Council of Churches (WCC), and why ecumenism is so necessary in today’s world.

UMCOR offers hope on the long road to Helene recovery

Clean-up and assessment after Hurricane Helene enters new phases of disaster recovery. Three conferences receive grants to prepare for long-term programs.

Current Disaster Response

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California

Wildfires

We continue to pray for the people and communities affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles. UMCOR has awarded two solidarity grants to the Cal-Pac Conference to undergird their immediate relief efforts.

Southeast U.S.

Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has devastated parts of the southeastern U.S., bringing catastrophic wind, rain and flash flooding. UMCOR is coordinating with affected conferences and supporting their initial relief efforts.

Puerto Rico

Hurricane Ernesto

UMCOR has awarded a solidarity grant to REHACE in Puerto Rico in response to the storm’s devastation.

Africa

Conflict in DRC

Fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo has created a humanitarian crisis culminating in Goma and surrounding areas. UMCOR has issued grants to local conferences for displaced people in the East Congo and North Katanga episcopal areas.

Philippines

Typhoon Carina and Southwest Monsoon

UMCOR has awarded solidarity grants for emergency relief following the July 2024 Typhoon Carina, the Southwest Monsoon, and the Bataan oil spill.

Bermuda

Hurricane Ernesto

UMCOR is in close communication with the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas (MCCA), other partners in Bermuda and the Caribbean as they prepare for impact.

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SPECIAL SUNDAYS

Celebrate UMCOR Sunday

UMCOR Sunday is March 30, 2025.

Gifts given on UMCOR Sunday strengthen the church’s global humanitarian response by underwriting UMCOR’s administrative costs. Learn more about UMCOR Sunday and access resources you can use to celebrate at your church.

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Support missionaries around the world

Your gift to Global Ministries will help Global Mission Fellow Sylvia Night Wesonga and other missionaries continue serving some of the most marginalized populations around the world.

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