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Global Ministries Prays for Peace in the Middle East

A statement from General Secretary Roland Fernandes
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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.

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.

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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