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Food Insecurity Grants Aid Conference Food Programs

Ten U.S. conferences receive Global Ministries grants to assist local church ministries with food pantries and feeding ministries.
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Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, US-2 track

The application for the 2021-23 cohort of young adults serving in social justice ministries in the United States opened Monday, Oct 12.

Church builds on Ebola response in Congo

Global Ministries and UMCOR are helping to strengthen the church’s Ebola response in eastern Congo, including building a new treatment center and a large-scale communications campaign.

Roland Fernandes begins leadership of Global Ministries

Fernandes succeeds Thomas Kemper as head of mission and development agency.

El Sol Community answers prayer for solar equity

UMCOR grants help Holding Institute save money and increase service

Louisiana should expect four-year recovery period, UMCOR says

Early assessments of the devastation in south Louisiana caused by Hurricane Laura indicate the region should expect to be in a state of recovery for a three- to four-year period.

Hospitality continues for detained immigrants during pandemic

After 20 months in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention, J. underwent major surgery and was then released ...

Global Mission Fellows to serve in United States blessed in virtual service

Joining as one in spirit despite being physically separated due to the pandemic, seven GMFs on the US-2 track were blessed for ministry during a virtual service on August 26.

Faithful UMC institutions stretch to serve communities

Among the recipients of the UMCOR Rapid Response COVID-19 grants are some of the United Methodist National Mission Institutions with long histories of service in their communities. Gum Moon Residence, Red Bird Mission and Henderson Settlement extended their missions to keep people fed, housed and connected.
A woman stands over brown bags, filling them with food. She has her blue mask on to protect others around her from the spread of Covid-19.

Sheltering in Love Grant Recipient: Intown Food Pantry

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave vulnerable communities hungry, Intown Collaborative Ministries in Atlanta, GA is using funds from UMCOR to ensure their food pantry is able to safely meet an increased need for food.
A woman receives a yellow bag of food as a part of UMCOR's Covid-19 response. She, and others around her, are wearing masks. Those delivering food stand in truck beds.

UMCOR grants make global impact on response to COVID-19 pandemic

Sheltering in Love grant campaign receives nearly $2 million in donations; expedited grant awards given to nonprofits in 43 countries and 43 states.

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Susan Clark, Chief Communications Officer
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