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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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Statement

on March 20, 2020

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 the agency’s directors.

Global Ministries, UMCOR

Statement

on March 17, 2020

Dear UMCOR: letter from partner in Nicaragua

UMCOR

International Disaster Response

Latin America/Caribbean

Humanitarian Relief and Recovery (UMCOR)

Statement

on March 17, 2020

COVID-19: Impact on agency gatherings, support extended to staff and missionaries

In light of the rapid spread of the coronavirus, steps have been taken to ensure the safety of Global Ministries staff, missionaries, and partners in mission, as well as the Board of Directors for their upcoming March 20-21 meeting.