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Explore the latest news and stories about the United Methodist mission and its impact in local communities worldwide.

This Moment Matters – Agriculture and

UMCOR Disaster Response

Partnering with annual conferences, episcopal areas and ecumenical organizations worldwide to help communities carry out their own disaster response, recovery and mitigation efforts

Chomba, Evalyne Wanjiru

Evalyne Wanjiru Chomba is an international Global Mission Fello…

Douglas, Theon Akim Nicolai

Theon Akim Nicolai Douglas is an international Global Mission F…

Vivas Vera, Mirsa Leonela

Mirsa “Leo” Vivas is an international Global Mission Fellow wit…

Sta Maria, Cassey Ann Marie

Cassey Ann Marie Sta. Maria is an international Global Mission …

Zulu, Evelyn Olivia

Evelyn Olivia Zulu is an international Global Mission Fellow wi…

Cain, Acacia Keshonda

Acacia Keshonda “Royalty” Cain is an international Global Missi…

Syabbamba, Simon Asah

Simon Asah Syabbamba is an international Global Mission Fellow …

Nkrumah, Sanda Maame Ama

Sandra “Sandy” Maame Ama Nkrumah is an international Global Mis…

Nsenga Umba, Jérémy

Jérémy Nsenga Umba is an international Global Mission Fellow wi…

General Secretary Roland Fernandes gives his report to the General Board of Global Ministries and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

A moral imperative to stand on the side of the gospel 

Report of General Secretary Roland Fernandes to the Board of Directors of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry.
Former UMC Missionary Andrew Lee with participants in a children's ministry in Cambodia.

UMCOR responses in 2021 continue to climb

A three-part overview of the work of UMCOR in the first three-quarters of 2021. This Part 1 in the series

Meeting the needs of people displaced in Afghanistan

UMCOR partners with International Blue Crescent to provide humanitarian relief to displaced people living for eight months or more in

UMCOR awards new grants for displaced communities in Ukraine

As U.S. government support for Ukraine decreases, directors of UMCOR and Global Ministries approve grants that help fill some gaps

Application opens for GMF program, both tracks

The application has launched for the next cohort of young adults who will serve in social justice ministries in the

Walls, borders, and open tables – Global Mission Fellows in Tijuana, Mexico

Working as migration ministry advocates on Mexico’s northern border with the U.S., Yabes Manokaran and Eric Agron hear the stories

Filling gaps in health ministry funding where possible

In wake of the abrupt loss of billions of dollars of U.S. foreign aid, decades of global health and development

General secretary outlines faith-based response to humanitarian crises unfolding amid shifting geopolitical contexts

Addressing the boards of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry in a joint online meeting, General Secretary Roland Fernandes

World Communion Scholars follow their hearts

Three scholars share how the World Communion Sunday offering gave them the gift of education, transforming their lives and the
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