North American News & Stories

November 16, 2023
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.

November 16, 2023
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.

November 15, 2023
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.

October 24, 2023
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.

October 18, 2023
Global Ministries to commission EarthKeepers for environmental stewardship
57 new Global Ministries EarthKeepers will launch creation care projects in the U.S.

October 17, 2023
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.

October 9, 2023
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.

September 27, 2023
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A multicultural vision
Hear from Lydia Muñoz, executive director of the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry, on how the UMC is living into unity amid diversity.

September 12, 2023
Joint Global Ministries and UMCOR 2022 annual report
Read about the impact of mission in the areas of missionaries, evangelism and church revitalization, global health, and humanitarian relief and recovery.

September 6, 2023
United Methodists begin Idalia recovery
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UMCOR responds with a grant for emergency supplies as well as coordination of the deployment of early response teams and solar-powered trailers.

August 30, 2023
United Methodist connection at work for Maui
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Thanks to generous giving and offerings collected throughout the UMC, UMCOR will continue to support recovery efforts in Maui after the wildfires.

August 16, 2023
Join UMCOR in support for Hawaii
Learn about UMCOR’s response, ways to give and resources to share.