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Peace & Justice

Explore how your gifts and our global partnerships connect local churches and communities in mission to alleviate human suffering around the world.

Spring 2026 Board members in Nairobi

Rooted in Partnership and Hope

Global Ministries and Higher Education & Ministry hold joint board meeting in Kenya.
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“This Moment Matters” Initiative disburses $24 Million To-Date

Launched in 2025, “This Moment Matters” has awarded hundreds of bridge grants to address critical gaps in need in the areas of food security, education, health, migration, and peace.

Global Ministries Prays for Peace in the Middle East

A statement from General Secretary Roland Fernandes.

Global Ministries prays for peace in Mexico 

A statement from General Secretary Roland Fernandes.

Making Peace Peacefully: Educators and Church Leaders Renew Commitment to Peacebuilding Across Asia Pacific

APAMEI Meeting in Manila Focuses on How Methodist Education Can Build a More Just and Peaceful Asia Pacific Region.

Affirming CIEMAL’s Call for Peace and Nonviolence in Venezuela

We join CIEMAL in prayer for the people of Venezuela and for all communities affected by violence.
Insar Gohar (standing) leads a study session in his church. (Photo: Courtesy of Insar Gohar)

A calling to serve those who grieve

Insar Gohar, a Global Ministries supported National in Mission worker in Pakistan, follows God’s guidance as he counsels and accompanies people who have suffered great trauma.

Come and See: West Bank young adult pilgrimage

A group of 15 people, including seven students from UMC seminaries in the U.S., embarked on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land earlier in 2025. Although they did not travel to Gaza, they saw many repercussions of the war in West Bank Palestinian villages.

UMCOR and humanitarian partners feed thousands in Gaza

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

In 3 years, UMC shelters welcome thousands of displaced Ukrainians

"It was a chaotic time. Nobody knew what was happening! The war started, people were dying, and our main purpose was our family’s safety." —Pavlo Osypenko of Life Spring UMC in Kyiv

UMCOR relief efforts continue in Gaza and other communities

The United Methodist Committee on Relief has supported relief operations in Gaza, the West Bank throughout 2024 and into the early months of 2025.

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
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800-862-4246