North American News & Stories
March 19, 2021
Statement on March 16 shootings in Atlanta
Global Ministries stands in solidarity with the metropolitan area’s diverse Asian American communities in this time of anxiety and anger and calls for justice and peacemaking.
March 15, 2021
Called for mission service in the United States
Church and Community Worker, Katie Peterson, manages a “Mission Barn” and enjoys seeing God’s diverse family working together.
March 12, 2021
Hurricane Sally response highlights the UMCOR difference
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.
February 24, 2021
Obstacles won’t stop man from walking to raise funds for UMCOR
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.
February 9, 2021
New Community Developers Program model fosters collaboration
Congregations within the five annual conferences accepted into the 2021 CDP cohort will work collaboratively in communities on issues of advocacy and social justice.
February 8, 2021
“Methodist Mission at 200” seeks to inspire and challenge United Methodists in mission
A new book from Global Ministries delves into the origins of mission and service, sharing lessons from 200 years of mission history.
January 15, 2021
Feeding the 5,000 (weekly) in New York
A few grants and strong connections opened UMC food pantries and kitchens in key underserved areas of New York during the pandemic.
December 9, 2020
New class of Global Ministries EarthKeepers expands purpose
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.
November 20, 2020
A year like no other
As flooding, storms and wildfires impacted communities across the U.S. this year, UMCOR was there, bringing hope to 101 unique emergencies.
November 20, 2020
There is hope
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.
November 2, 2020
UMCOR to Consolidate Relief Supply Network Operations
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 ...
November 1, 2020
“Does anybody outside this region care?” UMCOR does.
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.