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Children and youth from Terra Nova village in Quéssua, Angola, join in an effort to combat malaria by filling in low-lying areas that collect water where mosquitoes can breed. The campaign was led by Ben Jacob, a professor from the University of South Florida, who served with a Volunteers in Mission team from the Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church.

Photo: Mike DuBose, UM News

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A little faith and a little (mustard) seed money

An UMCOR Mustard Seed Migration Grant encourages a church to stretch further into mission with local immigrant communities. Here’s how three churches used their grants.

Greenhouses enrich lives at church mission

With support from the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative, two greenhouses at Zimbabwe’s Hanwa Mission are helping to fight climate change and grow education at the mission’s schools.

Fernandes begins tenure as general secretary of two agencies as he assumes GBHEM’s chief executive role

Following Greg Bergquist’s retirement, Fernandes continues work of creating greater missional alignment between the two UMC agencies.

10 Global Mission Fellows reflect on 2 years of service

Photos capture high points for GMFs completing service.

UMCOR renews relief efforts in Gaza

Working with several partners on the ground in Gaza, Global Ministries, through UMCOR, releases new grants to meet basic human needs among Gazan Palestinians.

Providing a church “home” in Africa inspires Cascade UMC in the U.S.

Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta exceeds its Lenten offering goal to help the UMC in the Central African Republic build its first church.

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Gratitude and good spirit accompany Eurasia area departure

A mission initiative that increased in size and outreach to become a full episcopal area takes a next step to becoming an autonomous Methodist Church.

UMCOR receives top rating from CharityWatch

Spring report awards United Methodist Committee on Relief highest A+ rating

Mission and more: major milestones at General Conference  

Delegates approve all legislation submitted by Global Ministries as well as other legislation that will bring large shifts in denominational structure, budget, inclusivity and diversity.

Korean UMC churches announce deeper support for missionary service

More than 140 Global Ministries missionaries will receive monthly financial support for their ministries around the world with the help of Korean churches in the U.S.

Finding their mission – following where God leads

The 16 missionaries being commissioned at General Conference this week represent a broad spectrum of missionaries, what they do and where they serve.

Relieving human suffering for more than 80 years

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) continues to meet the needs of vulnerable populations around the world through a strong network of partners.

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