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News and Stories

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

Community Developers Program

A group of racial and ethnic churches across the U.S. working to strengthen The United Methodist Church’s ability to serve and partner with local communities.

Environmental Sustainability

Working with individuals, churches and other partners to launch environmental projects and initiatives

Humanitarian Relief and Recovery (UMCOR)

Global Ministries and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) strengthen United Methodist response to humanitarian crises around the world.

What We Do

US Missionaries

U.S. Missionaries are long-term United Methodist missionaries serving across the United States. Their ministry supports at risk communities.
The People's Garden

EarthKeepers

Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training program that guides U.S.-based United Methodists to develop and lead environmental sustainability projects in their communities.

Volunteer

Supporting various humanitarian relief and recovery efforts for local communities

Environmental Sustainability

Responding to the church's call for global action on the climate crisis, the Global Ministrie…

Global Ministries – Where Most Needed

Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Describe the …

Abundant Health

Abundant Health is The United Methodist Church's global health initiative. It increases acces…

Leah Swineford

Leah Swineford is a Global Missionary of The United Methodist Church, serving as teacher for Deaf…

Hugo Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz

The Rev. H. Alejandro Alfaro Santiz is an Global Missionary of The United Methodist Church, serving …

Prempeh, Collins Kwasi

Collins Kwasi Prempeh is a Global Missionary of The United Methodist Church, serving as regional …

Patrick Lewis

Rev. Patrick G. “Pat” Lewis is a Global Missionary of The United Methodist Church, serving as dir…

Kimberly Lewis

Kimberly Lynn “Kim” Lewis is a Global Missionary for The United Methodist Church, serving as co-d…

Carey, Floyd Thomas

Dr. Floyd Thomas “Tom” Carey Jr. is a Global Missionary of The United Methodist Church, serving a…

Churches navigate financial support for solar projects  

U.S. churches nationwide are using Direct Pay funding for solar conversion, but the program is about to drastically change.

Global Health initiative exceeds goal of reaching 1 million children

Abundant Health, The United Methodist Church’s global health initiative, has achieved and exceeded its 2020 goal by reaching 1,075,732 million

Taking church to the streets

Missionary Eliad Dias dos Santos believes the church must extend its presence into the streets to develop ministry that truly

Food relief helps in Liberia’s COVID-19 fight

The United Methodist Committee on Relief and other global United Methodists are intervening in the church’s COVID-19 fight in Liberia.

Roland Fernandes begins leadership of Global Ministries

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

Global Ministries to hold series of meetings in Maputo, Mozambique, focusing on mission

April meetings will involve mission partners, board of directors and regional missionaries.

Providing a safe community space in South Los Angeles

Saint Mark United Methodist Church in Los Angeles received a Community Developers Program programmatic grant, made possible through Human Relations

Feeding the 5,000 (weekly) in New York

A few grants and strong connections opened UMC food pantries and kitchens in key underserved areas of New York during

A short history of Global Mission Fellows

The first Methodist short-term, young adult missionary program began in 1948, sending young adults to serve 3-year assignments in Asian

Global Mission Fellows: What to Expect on the International Track

This downloadable PDF shows the timeline for 2024-25 International track GMFs.

Covenant Partner Relationship Flyer

Handout that explains what it means to enter into a Covenant Partner Relationship with global missionaries.

UMCOR Overview Brochure

Download a printable PDF copy of the UMCOR overview brochure for use in your church, annual conference or small group.

Become an energy-conscious congregation

Explore the EnergyStar for Congregations Action Workbook for tools and resources that support your local church in wise energy stewardship.

Pacific Islander Plan Grant Application

Grant application for Pacific Islander churches and ministries in the U.S. for congregational growth, leadership development, and language resources.

Mustard Seed Migration Grant Application

Grant application for the UMCOR Mustard Seed Migration program to help United Methodist churches in the U.S. engage in ministry with migrants in their communities.

Multiethnic Ministries Grant Application

Grant application for annual conference programs focused on racial-ethnic leadership development and church growth within multiethnic ministries.

Migration Matters

Theological commentary on migration and the role UMCOR plays in supporting people on the move globally.

How UMCOR Supports Refugees

1-min video on how UMCOR helps refugees through global partnerships, emergency relief and long-term support.

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