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North America

Securing the future of education: A Wesleyan call to action

Cuts to public funding for education, dismantling of equity initiatives and political attacks on diversity and inclusion are making it harder for students to access higher education and straining United Methodist-related institutions – especially historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and seminaries.
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After a year in service, 7 US missionaries officially commissioned

Although COVID-19 prevented an official commissioning in 2020, missionaries have remained creatively engaged in ministry and were commissioned at small, in-person services in their host annual conferences this spring.

Fall 2021 Mission Volunteer training

Three-day trainings, offered in September and December, will prepare those accepted into the Mission Volunteers program for long-term service in the U.S. and around the world.

Couple “sows the word” with their service and garden

Mission volunteers Lyn and Gene Saltzman are putting their deep knowledge of farming to use in Tennessee, planting and harvesting produce for four counties served by Reelfoot Rural Ministries.

Methodists appeal for peace in Jerusalem

The World Methodist Council, Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church and the Methodist Church in Britain - partners in the Jerusalem Methodist Liaison Office - issue a joint statement on continuing violence in Jerusalem.

Global Ministries and UMCOR’s ongoing response to COVID-19

As cases surge in places like India and Brazil, Global Ministries and UMCOR continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic through health and humanitarian efforts.

UMCOR’s Work on the U.S.-Mexico border

We believe that both humanitarian assistance and policy change are required in this current moment of transition and confusion on the U.S.- Mexico border.

Walking with Jesus

A devotion for Palm Sunday by Anna Troy

Jesus and Mary Magdalene at the tomb

A devotion for Easter Sunday by Alison Ho Yan Lee

Church and Community Worker Request Form

Form to request working with a Church and Community Worker (CCW), missionaries who serve within disenfranchised communities in the United States.

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.

Contact Information

Have questions? Send us an inquiry and we’ll get back to you promptly. Please direct all media inquiries to Susan Clark, chief communications officer for Global Ministries and UMCOR.

General Inquiries

info@umcmission.org

Media Inquiries

Susan Clark, Chief Communications Officer
media@umcmission.org
800-862-4246

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