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Environmental Sustainability

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

Press Releases & Public Statements

Official statements and press releases from Global Ministries and UMCOR, including statements by General Secretary Roland Fernandes.

This Moment Matters

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.

In Mission Together

Connecting U.S. churches with global partners to help start churches, focusing on long-term development and self-sufficiency.
Global Ministries missionary the Rev. Fuxia Wang (second from right), baptizes a Chinese student at the University of Oklahoma.

Multiethnic Ministries

Serve vulnerable groups and work to fight inequality through multiethnic and racial-ethnic congregations in the United States.

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Global Mission Fellows (GMF)

Supporting young adult missionaries, i.e. Global Mission Fellows, of the UMC around the world.Des…

United Methodist Global AIDS Fund

Combating HIV/AIDS globally through prevention, education, support and capacity development.Descr…

UMCOR Global Migration

Addressing the global refugee and migration crisisDescribe the Need Affecting CommunityMillions o…

Global Ministries – Where Most Needed (GM-WMN)

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

Growing Hope Globally, formerly Foods Resource Bank

Supporting agricultural development programs around the world, helping people living in hunger to…

Manyeza, Dr. Tendai

A Global Missionary serving through the Global Health program with the General Board of Global…

Ngale, Samuel

Dr. Samuel Joina Ngale is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of T…

Brito, Emerson A Castillo

Emerson Castillo is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of the Uni…

Laferty, Rev. Matthew

Matthew A. Laferty is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of Global Mi…

Solar panels atop Global Ministries’ South Building in Atlanta

Global Ministries commits to net-zero emissions by 2050

Global Ministries joins a coalition of 11 United Methodist agencies pledging to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the organizations’

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.

Global Ministries’ directors focus on God’s mission in a fractured world

Directors of the Global Ministries and UMCOR, meeting Oct. 10-12, focus on mission and ministry, global migration, disaster response, new

Global Ministries to lead update on UNICEF’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort

“Love Beyond Borders” webinar slated for Feb.17, 2022

Making vaccines available for all

Hear from Kathleen Griffith of Global Ministries’ Global Health program and Dr. David Boan of First UMC of Boise, Idaho,

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

Roland Fernandes begins leadership of Global Ministries

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

Thirteen Global Mission Fellows begin service as US-2s

They join 50 recently commissioned international Global Mission Fellows, starting two-year assignments in social justice ministries around the world.

Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, US-2 track

The Global Mission Fellows program of the UMC places young adults, ages 20–30, in social justice ministries for two years
Help raise awareness and support for those impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Download this bulletin insert and print it for use at your church.

Hurricane Melissa Relief Bulletin Insert

Overview video on the work of the Abundant Health Initiative.

Abundant Health General Conference 2024 Video

Explore resources from United Methodist Communications, designed to help you celebrate the annual UMCOR Sunday offering.

UMCOR Sunday Pastor and Leader Kit

Our partner Church World Service is calling people of faith to proudly stand with refugees and immigrants. Join the movement. Sign the declaration below.

Church World Service Ecumenical Declaration

This course provides a better understanding of a holistic approach to participation in God's mission and equips lay servants for more effective missional engagement in their own communities and beyond.

God’s Mission, Our Journey (Leader’s Guide)

This handbook encourages short-term mission volunteers to reflect on the reasons why they engage in mission. It helps volunteers shape the stories of their mission experiences in a way that enhances their personal and spiritual journeys.

A Mission Journey (Participant’s Guide)

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

UMCOR Overview Brochure

Information on how to plan a short-term mission trip to volunteer at UMCOR Sager Brown Depot.

UMCOR Sager Brown: Know Before You Go

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

Become an energy-conscious congregation

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