North American News & Stories

In its initial and continued response to the September 2020 Gulf Coast hurricane, UMCOR exhibits the power of meaningful recovery to areas suffering the brunt of repeated disasters.

Jimmy Dillon of Virginia began hiking the Appalachian Trail’s 2,198 miles to raise funds for UMCOR in April 2018, enduring multiple physical challenges along the way. His journey continues this spring.

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

A new book from Global Ministries delves into the origins of mission and service, sharing lessons from 200 years of mission history.

A few grants and strong connections opened UMC food pantries and kitchens in key underserved areas of New York during the pandemic.

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.

As flooding, storms and wildfires impacted communities across the U.S. this year, UMCOR was there, bringing hope to 101 unique emergencies.

The Rev. Brooke Atchley, a Church and Community Worker in Rosedale, Virginia, accompanies her rural community through the challenges and shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 ...

In Louisiana, communities hit by both Hurricanes Laura and Delta face a long recovery but are humbled by the outpouring of support from United Methodists across the country.

Two grants totaling $20,000 will allow four United Methodist churches in struggling Louisville neighborhoods to provide food, education assistance and psychological counseling to at-risk children.

Ben Lasley, a US-2 in Philadelphia, describes how a community garden on a small city lot brings joy and a bountiful harvest to a population that needs both.