Latin American/Caribbean News & Stories
December 18, 2024
Retiring missionaries give thanks for service
Six missionaries honored by fellow missionaries and staff as they retire at the end of 2024.
November 25, 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.
October 1, 2024
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.
September 17, 2024
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.
July 15, 2024
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.
June 20, 2024
10 Global Mission Fellows reflect on 2 years of service
Photos capture high points for GMFs completing service.
February 13, 2024
Mexican Methodists respond to climate crisis
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UMCOR's grant to the Methodist Church of Mexico is assisting communities in Acapulco devastated by October 2023's Hurricane Otis.
February 8, 2024
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.
February 7, 2024
Mexican Methodists offer hospitality to migrants
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As the number of migrants passing through Apaxco, Mexico, increases, Mexican Methodists offer food, shelter and hope to weary families with support from UMCOR.
December 15, 2023
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.
September 8, 2023
Where is he?
Missionary Luis de Souza Cardoso affirms the need to give children and youth opportunities to practice Christian love within their communities.
August 17, 2023
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.