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

Environmental Sustainability

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

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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.

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Laferty, Rev. Matthew

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

Valencia, Mari Ellyzsa Echon

Mari Ellyzsa Valencia is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of Global…

Temoi-Repando, Carolyne Chmatui

Carolyne Chematui Temoi-Rapando is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries …

Mulemena, Charles Ilunga

The Rev. Charles I. Mulemena is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministrie…

Gill, S.

S. Gill is an international Global Mission Fellow with the United Methodist General Board of Global …

Safford, Miriam K.

This missionary has completed service. The Advance num…

Lee, S.

S. Lee is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist…

Mulombe Seza, G.

G. Seza is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodis…

Zavala Chaparro, Dr. Pedro

Pedro Zavala is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries. He is an acad…

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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

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Mission is about relationship! Use this document, along with prayer, to discern the health of your mission partnerships as well as areas in need of transformation.

Philosophy of Partnership

  • Mission Engagement
  • Video
10-part video series on the Mission Volunteers application process, training, support and more.

Mission Volunteers Application Process Video Series

  • Missionary
  • PDF
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

  • Disaster Response
  • Video
Overview video on the work of the Abundant Health Initiative.

Abundant Health General Conference 2024 Video

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

UMCOR Sunday Pastor and Leader Kit

  • UMCOR
  • Petition
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

  • Migration, Refugees, UMCOR
  • Book
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)

  • Guide, Missionary
  • Book
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)

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

UMCOR Overview Brochure

  • UMCOR

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