Church helps to fight measles in Congo
The East Congo United Methodist Health Board responds to a resurgence of measles with Global Health support, launching a pilot initiative for interventions.
Mexican Methodists offer hospitality to migrants
As the number of migrants passing through Apaxco, Mexico, increases, Mexican Methodists offer food, shelter and hope to weary families with support from UMCOR.
Church helps thousands of malnourished children in Congo
Through Global Ministries’ focus on global health, the UMC cared for more than 2,300 malnourished children, including 771 with acute malnutrition, in eastern Congo in 2023.
United Methodists help cyclone survivors rebuild
Communities affected by Cyclone Freddy are receiving agricultural training and equipment and reconstruction of infrastructure with the help of an UMCOR grant.
Airport exhibit spotlights Indigenous heritage
UMNews reporter, Jim Patterson, speaks to exhibit organizers and artists of “This Land Calls Us Home: Indigenous Relationships with Southeastern Homelands,” which features more than 60 paintings and objects by Native American and Indigenous artists.
UM News: Boards’ move comes as agencies face challenges
A portent of the future of The United Methodist Church may have recently emerged with the news that general secretary Roland Fernandes will add GBHEM to his responsibilities.
Church in Congo helps thousands of displaced families
A $250,000 UMCOR grant is providing more than 15,000 people in East Congo with food, hygiene kits and other essential support.
Joint Mission Consultation welcomes regionalization
Leaders attending the KMC-UMC mission consultation held in Seoul, South Korea, in August agree to collaborate on faith leadership and peace and justice ministries.
Yambasu grant helps mission farms flourish
Four farms in Zimbabwe saw bumper harvests after receiving support from Global Ministries’ Yambasu Agriculture Initiative.
United Methodists begin Idalia recovery
UMCOR responds with a grant for emergency supplies as well as coordination of the deployment of early response teams and solar-powered trailers.