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Press Releases & Public Statements

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

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Have questions? Send us an inquiry and we’ll get back to you promptly. Please direct all media inquiries to Susan Clark, chief communications officer for Global Ministries and UMCOR.

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Susan Clark, Chief Communications Officer
media@umcmission.org
800-862-4246

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Statement

on April 28, 2020

Global Ministries and UMCOR lift hold on payments of approved grants

The temporary hold placed on approved grants in March has been lifted, allowing more than $29 million to be released over the remaining months of the year.

UMCOR

COVID-19, Grants

North America

Global Health

Event, Statement

on April 21, 2020

Teaching the power of Christ’s words

As we celebrate the reality of the risen Christ in our lives and churches during the season of Easter, here are a few updates related to how we have served our risen Lord in Estonia.

Global Ministries

Europe/Eurasia

Church Engagement

Press Release, Statement

on April 21, 2020

UMCOR expands efforts against the coronavirus; launches giving campaign and COVID-19 Response Fund

Through the COVID-19 Response Fund, UMCOR plans to release grants to equip partners who assist vulnerable populations in the U.S. and around the world impacted by COVID-19.