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Reflection

Journey to Bangui – An experience like no other

Rev. Dr. Kevin Murriel gives thanks for a recent trip to Bangui, CAR, to witness the dedication of the first United Methodist Church facility in the country.
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Just after the blast, as neighbors congregate, still dazed by what they experienced. PHOTO: EMMA DALBY, NORWEGIAN CHURCH AID

Hope amid stunning devastation

With the help of three grants from UMCOR, the people of Beirut, Lebanon, are attempting to rebuild their lives and livelihoods after the port blast that destroyed much of their city.

UMC institutions serve communities with love

Gum Moon Residence, Red Bird Mission and Henderson Settlement – U.S. Mission Institutions - received UMCOR COVID-19 grants to extend their missions to keep people fed, housed and connected during the pandemic.

United Methodists in the US and Russia find peace

Volunteer teams from the Baltimore-Washington Conference have worked alongside the Eurasia UMC for more than a dozen years, building a long-term relationship and embodying mutuality in mission.

Accessible health care spreads hope in Nigeria

A year-long Imagine No Malaria program provided bed nets, prophylaxis and treatment in rural communities, reaching 21,075 people in its first six months and saving 2,038 lives.

Working together for health in Zimbabwe

Led by coordinator Hannah Mafunda, the UMC health board makes the most of its resources by collaborating with other religious communities to fight diseases like coronavirus and Ebola.

ReNew congregation celebrates one-year anniversary

In its first year, ReNew UMC in California tripled its membership. This multicultural congregation partially supported by the Korean Ministry Plan focuses on fresh ideas to reach more people.

Love is patient and kind

Dr. Belinda Forbes, a missionary in Nicaragua, tells the story of Magdalia Chavez, one of the people in her neighborhood who has crossed her doorstep many times over 20 years.

Educating for peace in pan-African relations

Missionary Jane Kies reflects on how God uses her role as an English teacher at Africa University to foster peace and confidence in the lives of students in their academic careers and beyond.

World Communion Scholar focuses on social science

Cleber Lizardo de Assis uses his advanced degrees in psychology to serve marginalized groups in his community.

Reconciling relationships with nature

Rev. Tyler Sit, a Global Ministries EarthKeeper, shares how a program that provides nature-based therapy in support of people of color is impacting his community.

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