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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.

UMCOR and humanitarian partners feed thousands in Gaza

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

Dear President Trump: Letter from United Methodist Council of Bishops

Global Ministries affirms the Council of Bishop’s letter to President Trump, urging reconsideration of his administration’s suspension of U.S. foreign assistance.

Global Ministries welcomes ceasefire, commits to continued support of Gaza

General Secretary Roland Fernandes offers a statement on the ceasefire agreement and the mission agency’s commitment to continue working for a just and sustainable peace.

Resolution and letter on Israel and Palestine

Global Ministries joins the World Methodist Council in calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, supporting humanitarian aid and working to bring about a just peace in Israel and Palestine.

An Invitation to Stand with Palestinian Christians this Advent and Christmas

Join with Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, the World Methodist Council and the Methodist Church in Britain.

Letter from Christian Leaders to President Biden

Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) and 30 American Christian leaders, including Roland Fernandes, called on the Biden administration to support an immediate ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

Joint statement on the attacks in Israel

Appeal for prayer for persecuted Christians in Pakistan

With news of recent attacks, Global Ministries invites prayer and appeals to the government to protect minority faith communities.

Faith leaders join call for peace treaty to end Korean War

As a co-convener of Korea Peace Action in Washington, D.C., Global Ministries calls for peace on the 70th anniversary of the Armistice Agreement.

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