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North America

Travel ban to affect United Methodist mission and ministry

A June 5 opinion piece in United Methodist Insight titled “New U.S. Travel Ban Will Harm the United Methodist Church” raises concerns about the potential impact of the travel ban on the worldwide church.
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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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

“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.

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

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