Latin American/Caribbean News & Stories

Retiring missionaries give thanks for service
Six missionaries honored by fellow missionaries and staff as they retire at the end of 2024.
God had other plans for Tomasa
Lulu Ramirez, a missionary in Guatemala, describes the wonderful way God intervenes in life to rekindle faith, encourage creativity and set people on a new path.
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.
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.
A little faith and a little (mustard) seed money
An UMCOR Mustard Seed Migration Grant encourages a church to stretch further into mission with local immigrant communities. Here’s how three churches used their grants.
10 Global Mission Fellows reflect on 2 years of service
Photos capture high points for GMFs completing service.
Mexican Methodists respond to climate crisis opens a new window
UMCOR's grant to the Methodist Church of Mexico is assisting communities in Acapulco devastated by October 2023's Hurricane Otis.
Back in Ecuador with El Sembrador
Mission Volunteers David and Shari Nelson return to Ecuador for a second year to serve with staff and students of a Methodist school in Pastocalle, Cotopaxi.
Mexican Methodists offer hospitality to migrants opens a new window
As the number of migrants passing through Apaxco, Mexico, increases, Mexican Methodists offer food, shelter and hope to weary families with support from UMCOR.
Putting values, faith and witness into action
Missionary Hannah Reasoner describes how surrendering to joy and doubling over in laughter opens doors in the lives of former combatant communities in Colombia.
Where is he?
Missionary Luis de Souza Cardoso affirms the need to give children and youth opportunities to practice Christian love within their communities.
Encounter with Christ provides grants for ministry
A ministry partnership awards 21 grants to 13 partners in support of mission within marginalized communities of Latin America and the Caribbean.