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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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Airport exhibit spotlights Indigenous heritage

UMNews reporter, Jim Patterson, speaks to exhibit organizers and artists of “This Land Calls Us Home: Indigenous Relationships with Southeastern Homelands,” which features more than 60 paintings and objects by Native American and Indigenous artists.

Reimagining mission in the U.S.  

Annual conference and agency leaders gather to assess current mission practices and explore new forms of partnership.

Proclaiming God’s presence after the storm

In places like hard-hit Florida, UMCOR faithfully assists thousands of U.S. residents displaced by severe weather.

Christ: the guiding star in Bennettsville

Arabia Sweet, a Church and Community Worker in South Carolina, describes the many ways she sees Christ at work in Bennettsville, South Carolina.

UMCOR – compassionate response in the wake of disaster

Funding from “Where Most Needed” gives UMCOR the flexibility to reach people experiencing all kinds of disasters anywhere in the world.

A new class of EarthKeepers equipped to care for God’s creation

Global Ministries commissions 57 new EarthKeepers whose projects include forest gardening, xeriscaping and transition to renewable energy.

GBHEM and Global Ministries move toward greater missional alignment

As the Rev. Greg Berquist announces retirement, Roland Fernandes named as successor to lead both agencies.

Global Ministries to commission EarthKeepers for environmental stewardship

57 new Global Ministries EarthKeepers will launch creation care projects in the U.S.

New solar microgrid trailer to bring light to the darkness during disaster response

Atlanta groups unite to build solar power trailers for sustainable emergency relief.

Native American identity and experience focus of Atlanta airport exhibit

The works of 26 contemporary Native American artists will be on view at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport starting November 2023.

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