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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

News and Stories

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

Press Releases & Public Statements

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

This Moment Matters

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.

Advances/Missionaries

Dr. Forbes, Belinda

Dr. Belinda Forbes is a Global Missionary with the Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) of The Un…

Lovelace, Rev. William

This missionary has completed service. The Advance number will remain active until January 202…

Genung-Yamamoto, Rev. Claudia

The Rev. Claudia Genung-Yamamoto is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Minis…

Wieck, C

C. Wieck is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodi…

Campomanes Ramirez, Edwin

Edwin Campomanes Ramirez is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Mi…

Rev. Park, J.

The Rev. J. Park is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries serving as…

Park, T.

T. Park is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries serving as the Chri…

Ako, Rev. Collins Etchi

The Rev. Collins Etchi Ako is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries …

Abro, Patrick

Patrick Abro is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United …

News & Stories

04/22/2021

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’

04/13/2023

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.

10/07/2019

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

02/11/2022

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

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

02/04/2022

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,

07/10/2020

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

09/09/2020

Roland Fernandes begins leadership of Global Ministries

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

08/06/2019

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.

10/12/2020

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

Resources

This checklist provides the standards which must be met by a partner’s child protection policy if the partner does not adopt Global Ministries’ Policy.

Internal Child Safety Policy Checklist

Migration

Video

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

Migration Matters

Migration, UMCOR

Video

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

How UMCOR Supports Refugees

Migration, Refugees, UMCOR

Video

Video from Roland Fernandes, general secretary of Global Ministries, to annual conferences in 2025.

General Secretary’s Address (2025)

Global Ministries

Form to enter a supportive partnership with a global missionary.

Covenant Partner Relationship Form

Covenant Partnerships, Form

Interactive guide to decide if being a missionary is right for you.

Missionary Discernment Guide

Guide, Missionary

Video

Overview video of the work of missionaries.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Missionaries

Mission Priority

Video

Overview video of UMCOR's work in disaster response, migration and sustainability to strengthen communities worldwide.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Humanitarian Relief and Recovery

Mission Priority

Video

Overview video of Evangelism and Church Revitalization, including church planting, leadership training, mission initiatives, and support for racial and ethnic faith communities.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Evangelism and Church Revitalization