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Strengthening mission relationships with Philippine partners

Philippines Central Conference partners and staff from Global Ministries and GBHEM participated in a roundtable discussion on strategic mission goals in August.
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UMCOR awards $2 million to support migrants as policies shift

Through two key partnerships with the Immigration Law and Justice Network and Church World Service, UMCOR addresses urgent humanitarian needs.

Health, safety and food – UMCOR grants in Haiti

As violence surges and health and safety nets deteriorate across Haiti, UMCOR grants concentrate on those most at risk.
Roland Fernandes addresses graduates during the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary commencement on May 9.

Garrett Seminary confers honorary degree on Roland Fernandes  

Roland Fernandes received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for his impact and leadership in global mission, education and humanitarian service in The United Methodist Church.

Partner with Native American Ministries this Sunday

Native American Ministries Sunday, May 4, encourages congregations to celebrate and strengthen the mission outreach of Native American congregations.

UMCOR awards new grants for displaced communities in Ukraine

As U.S. government support for Ukraine decreases, directors of UMCOR and Global Ministries approve grants that help fill some gaps and ease uncertainty.
General Secretary Roland Fernandes gives his report to the General Board of Global Ministries and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

A moral imperative to stand on the side of the gospel 

Report of General Secretary Roland Fernandes to the Board of Directors of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry.

World Health Day – focusing on the smallest of all

The theme for World Health Day this year is “healthy beginnings, hopeful futures.” Global Ministries supports whole health systems, giving newborns a good start.

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

Easing the water crisis in West Virginia

There are still places in the U.S. where communities live without clean water. On World Water Day, we give thanks for advocates who work for water justice.

Nationals in Mission deepen global mission impact

More than 300 Nationals in Mission – or native, in-country local leaders – provide skilled and sustainable leadership within UMC 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.

General Inquiries

info@umcmission.org

Media Inquiries

Susan Clark, Chief Communications Officer
media@umcmission.org
800-862-4246