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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.

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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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.

On the situation of the Palestinians

The situation of Palestinians in the Israeli-governed Holy Land is significantly worse today than it was a decade ago, according to an international delegation of Methodist leaders who just completed a five-day visit marking the 10th anniversary of the Jerusalem-based Methodist Liaison Office (MLO).

Solidarity with Church of Pakistan following attacks on clergy

The general secretary of Global Ministries sent a message of solidarity and support in the wake of an attack that killed one and injured a second pastor of the minority Christian community.

Remembering 9/11 on the 20th Anniversary

For 5 years, UMCOR assisted those who lost loved ones and livelihoods as a result of the 9/11 attacks. On this 20th anniversary, read General Secretary Roland Fernandes’ remembrance of that day and the days that followed

Methodists appeal for peace in Jerusalem

The World Methodist Council, Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church and the Methodist Church in Britain - partners in the Jerusalem Methodist Liaison Office - issue a joint statement on continuing violence in Jerusalem.

Global Ministries calls for a return to democracy in Myanmar

Global Ministries joins international partners in prayers for peace and justice in the wake of an early February coup d’état.

United Methodists in the US and Russia find peace

Volunteer teams from the Baltimore-Washington Conference have worked alongside the Eurasia UMC for more than a dozen years, building a long-term relationship and embodying mutuality in mission.
PHOTO: COURTESY ADAM SHAW

Peace with justice for the Korean Peninsula

Ecumenical peace message marks 70th anniversary

Read the message issued by global partners who are committed to ongoing efforts for peace and healing in Korea, including The United Methodist Church and Global Ministries.

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

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