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Mission Volunteers

Mission Volunteers are short to long-term self-funded individuals or couples serving in a variety of roles at partner sites worldwide.

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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.

Mustard Seed Migration Grants

UMCOR’s Mustard Seed Migration Grant program encourages U.S.-based United Methodist churches to engage in community-based ministries with migrants and refugees.

McCurdy Ministries Community Center (formerly known as McCurdy School)

Sharing educational ministries to help students and families succeed in school and in lifeMcCurdy…

SIFAT (Servants in Faith and Technology)

Sharing God's love in practical ways through service, education and personal involvement.Desc…

Missionaries cope with coronavirus challenges

Serving in South Africa, St. Lucia, Congo, Colombia and Cambodia, five global missionaries share how they continue to engage in

This moment matters for the migrant community

An Advent reflection from Shiela Mae Aguilar-Hablan, a Global Mission Fellow working in Hong Kong with the Mission for Migrant

Walking with the light: CCWs meet for biennial gathering

Church and Community Worker missionaries met together via zoom for their biennial meeting to celebrate their ministries, honor retirees, welcome

Healthy Youth USA in North Atlanta provides healthy scholarships with Global Ministries partnership

Healthy Youth USA, an afterschool and summer camp program in the North Atlanta area, used a Global Health grant to

UMCOR supports the “Heal It” Project for Native American youth

An UMCOR partnership with Dream Warriors, a collective of Indigenous North American artists, reaches Native American youth with hope and

Global Ministries leader explores “Mission for Such a Time as This”

During a time of pandemic as well as organizational uncertainty for the denomination, General Secretary Roland Fernandes and staff share

Creative community engagement

Global Mission Fellow Warren Alfeche explores new settings and outlets for ministry in Northern Ireland.

This Moment Matters: A call for compassionate giving

Your end-of-year gift offers healing and hope to many around the world.
Former UMC Missionary Andrew Lee with participants in a children's ministry in Cambodia.

Roland Fernandes to lead Global Ministries

A layman originally from India, Fernandes has been elected to serve as the next general secretary of Global Ministries by
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

Overview video of Global Health and its work to strengthen health systems, prevent and treat disease, access clean water and sanitation, and care for vulnerable communities.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Global Health

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

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

How UMCOR Supports Refugees

Video explaining how UMCOR partners with annual conferences in disaster relief and recovery.

How UMCOR Partners with Annual Conferences

Promotional video that answers common questions for those applying to become a Global Mission Fellow (GMF).

Global Mission Fellows: What Questions Will Define Your Future?

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

General Secretary’s Address (2025)

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