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Congregations within the five annual conferences accepted into the 2021 CDP cohort will work collaboratively in communities on issues of advocacy and social justice.

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Press Release, Statement

on February 9, 2021

New Community Developers Program model fosters collaboration

Congregations within the five annual conferences accepted into the 2021 CDP cohort will work collaboratively in communities on issues of advocacy and social justice.

Global Ministries

Community Development, Multiethnic Plans

North America

Church Engagement

Press Release, Statement

on December 9, 2020

New class of Global Ministries EarthKeepers expands purpose

Commissioned in an online service on Dec. 8, 24 EarthKeepers will lead environmental initiatives in their communities, with many focusing on the intersection of stewardship and social justice.

Global Ministries

Environmental Sustainability

North America

Humanitarian Relief and Recovery (UMCOR)

Press Release, Statement

on 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.

Global Ministries

Global Mission Fellows, Global Mission Fellows (Int.), Young Adults

Missionaries

Press Release, Statement

on November 13, 2020

Global Health initiative exceeds goal of reaching 1 million children

Abundant Health, The United Methodist Church’s global health initiative, has achieved and exceeded its 2020 goal by reaching 1,075,732 million children with lifesaving interventions.

Global Ministries

Women & Children

Global Health

Press Release, Statement

on November 12, 2020

Bishop Yambasu agriculture initiative announced by Global Ministries

An agriculture initiative for Africa launched by Global Ministries two years ago has been renamed in memory of the late Bishop John K. Yambasu of Sierra Leone.

Global Ministries

Agriculture, Yambasu Agriculture Initiative

Africa

Humanitarian Relief and Recovery (UMCOR)

Board Meeting, Press Release, Statement

on November 10, 2020

General Secretary to be installed at board meeting

Roland Fernandes will be formally installed as General Secretary of Global Ministries on Thursday, Nov. 12 during the livestreamed opening worship service of the board of directors annual Fall meeting.

Global Ministries

Meeting/Consultation

Press Release, Statement

on November 2, 2020

UMCOR to Consolidate Relief Supply Network Operations

In order to further maximize good stewardship of resources, it was announced at the Board of Directors meeting of the United Methodist Committee on Relief on October 28 ...

UMCOR

U.S. Disaster Response

North America

Humanitarian Relief and Recovery (UMCOR)

Press Release, Statement

on October 12, 2020

Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, US-2 track

The Global Mission Fellows program of the UMC places young adults, ages 20–30, in social justice ministries for two years of service. The program offers the opportunity for service in the US and around the world.