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UMCOR Reimagines Disaster Material Resources Management 

Preparing for the future of Disaster Response Ministry

“Review” of Resettled Refugees is Immoral, Cruel, and Massive Waste of USCIS Resources

Press release from Church World Service on the proposed review of approximately 233,000 refugees — all of whom have already undergone extensive vetting and been approved and resettled in the United States.

United Methodists restore hope and health in eastern Congo

For several years, Global Ministries has accompanied the East Congo Episcopal Area with grants and resources to serve people displaced by regional violence and destruction. This story, covering health services and infrastructure in the region, is Part Two of a two-part series.

UMCOR supports relief and recovery in eastern Congo

This story, covering UMCOR’s work, is Part One of a two-part series. Part Two, on health care ministries, will publish in November.

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.

UMCOR and humanitarian partners feed thousands in Gaza

Despite tremendous obstacles, UMCOR and other faith-based humanitarian organizations continue to provide relief in Gaza.

UMCOR offers hope on the long road to Hurricane Helene recovery

Clean-up and assessment after Hurricane Helene enters new phases of disaster recovery. Three conferences receive grants to prepare for long-term programs.

Filipino United Methodists respond to triple disasters

The Disaster Management Office in Manila began relief operations after major storms brought flooding and caused three oil-carrying vessels to sink.

Solar trailer deployed after Hurricane Helene

The UMCOR-supported solar disaster response trailer powered lights, freezers and refrigerators at Camp Tygart for ERTs clearing debris near Valdosta, Georgia.

United Methodists offer relief after Helene

The United Methodist Committee on Relief is working with all affected conferences as communities begin to assess their needs. So far, grants have been awarded to the North and South Georgia, Western North Carolina and Holston conferences.

Contact Information

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