Latin American/Caribbean News & Stories
November 30, 2022
Changing contexts, changing lives: international GMF program catalyzes growth for young adults
Four International track Global Mission Fellows reflect on ways the program has challenged them to grow personally and spiritually.
November 18, 2022
Supporting resilience in Haiti, hard-hit by disasters
Global Ministries’ and UMCOR’s relief and recovery efforts and global health interventions in Haiti center on Haitian-led efforts to build stronger and more resilient infrastructure systems and community networks that include planning and preparation for future disasters.
November 10, 2022
Reaching beyond fear to find friends
When I reached Montevideo, Uruguay, to begin missionary service as a Global Mission Fellow, I thought I would be working with youth and children. But the first place church leaders assigned me was Espacio VAR, which operates a shelter for people who have no permanent homes.
November 7, 2022
In hard-hit Haiti, signs of resilience after disaster
Global Ministries’ and UMCOR’s relief and recovery efforts and global health interventions in Haiti center on Haitian-led efforts to build stronger and more resilient infrastructure systems and community networks that include planning and preparation for future disasters.
October 20, 2022
Hurricane Maria successes help Methodist Church of Puerto Rico save Fiona lives
In Puerto Rico, over 1 million people have registered with FEMA seeking assistance.
October 7, 2022
Mission partners in Latin America and the Caribbean receive grants for ministry
Encounter with Christ awards 14 grants to 12 partners in support of mission within marginalized communities.
September 1, 2022
Recovery from Hurricane Dorian continues in the Bahamas
As the 2022 hurricane season begins to churn, UMCOR continues work with partners in the Bahamas to aid the recovery of families affected by Hurricane Dorian in 2019, marking its three-year anniversary.
July 27, 2022
Missionaries commissioned for service in five continents
Fifty-four missionaries were commissioned for service in nine different worship events taking place around the world from April to July. Some begin service in new placements while others continue with work they began during the pandemic.
June 16, 2022
The freedom to live out faith in Christ
The UMCOR Asylum Project (“Leading with Welcome”), a partnership that includes UMCOR, National Justice for Our Neighbors and Church World Service, helps a family from Honduras win their asylum case on the grounds of religious persecution.
March 2, 2022
Resource: Lenten reflections on mission experiences
Put your faith into action on the journey to Easter with a set of daily reflections on mission experiences of compassion, challenge and hope.
February 14, 2022
Hispanic/Latino ministry plan names executive director
The Rev. Dr. Lydia Muñoz, an experienced advocate for multicultural ministries and social justice, will be the new executive director of the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry, effective July 1, 2022.
February 11, 2022
Global Ministries to lead update on UNICEF’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort
“Love Beyond Borders” webinar slated for Feb.17, 2022