North American News & Stories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hear from Lydia Muñoz, executive director of the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry, on how the UMC is living into unity amid diversity.

Read about the impact of mission in the areas of missionaries, evangelism and church revitalization, global health, and humanitarian relief and recovery.

UMCOR responds with a grant for emergency supplies as well as coordination of the deployment of early response teams and solar-powered trailers.