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Faith Leaders Condemn Administration Efforts to Abandon Historic U.S. Refugee Program

Roland Fernandes has signed this Church World Service statement, on behalf of Global Ministries, GBHEM and UMCOR, on the U.S. Administration’s decision to allow only 7,000 refugees into the U.S. in 2026, prioritizing South African Afrikaners for nearly all the slots.

General secretary outlines faith-based response to humanitarian crises unfolding amid shifting geopolitical contexts

Addressing the boards of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry in a joint online meeting, General Secretary Roland Fernandes outlined the agencies’ progress on faith-based responses to suffering caused by ongoing global instability and humanitarian crises, and he announced This Moment Matters, a campaign to address global needs in key areas of focus.

Global Ministries signs joint statement calling for end to latest military offensive in Gaza

Statement signed by 21 faith-based organizations calling on Israel to halt Gaza offensive.

Methodist leaders convene to strengthen mission in Latin America and the Caribbean

Eighty-six participants, representing 40 partners across the region, assembled for a mission consultation held July 21-23 in Panama.
Leaders from The United Methodist Church and Ewha Womans University pose for a commemorative photo during the 100th anniversary celebration held at Ewha on June 30, 2025.

Celebrating 100 Years of Methodist Mission in Korea

A centennial celebration was held at Ewha Womans University to commemorate the century-long legacy of three foundations that significantly shaped Methodist mission.
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Global Ministries releases 2024 Impact Report

Explore a year of transformative mission grounded in hope.

Living and thriving with HIV and AIDS in check 

In Uganda, women living with HIV and AIDS receive support for themselves and their families with a little funding, encouragement and community.
Lulu Ramirez (center) with a Quiche women's cooperative participating in the Guatemalan Methodist Church's microloan program to make traditional cloth for women. (Photo: Courtesy of L. Ramirez)

God had other plans for Tomasa

Lulu Ramirez, a missionary in Guatemala, describes the wonderful way God intervenes in life to rekindle faith, encourage creativity and set people on a new path.

Joint statement on the attacks in Israel

Ordination energizes mission initiative in CAR

Dr. Aquilas Soronaka’s ordination brings renewed hope and energy for a mission initiative focused on congregational development and leadership.

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