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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.

‘This Moment Matters’ Reaches $38.6 Million in Granting 3

Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry’s granting and fundraising initiative, “This Moment Matters” has now awarded close to $40 million across five areas of urgent need.
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Learning to Choose Peace Every Day: A Colombian Pilgrimage

The 2026 Young Adult Pilgrimage of Peace journeyed to Colombia to witness the determination of active peacemakers even as uncertainties continue to unfold.

Empowering Mothers to Transform Their Children’s World

The Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre in the West Bank, Israel/Palestine, uses a Global Ministries grant to train mothers of children with disabilities how to continue their child’s rehabilitation at home and become stronger advocates in the community.
Spring 2026 Board members in Nairobi

Rooted in Partnership and Hope

Global Ministries and Higher Education & Ministry hold joint board meeting in Kenya.

“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.
Roland Fernandes at the commissioning

General Secretary Highlights Urgent Call to Peace in Spring Report

Roland Fernandes addresses the Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry boards of directors in a meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya.

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.

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