June 20 is World Refugee Day.

UMCOR’s work with refugees began in the 1940’s and remains a strong focus today. Together with ecumenical partners, UMCOR’s work is rooted in the biblical mandate to welcome the stranger.

Join us in honoring the strength and resiliency of those forced to flee from home after civil unrest or natural disaster. Commit to support the four rights of migrants: the right to stay, the right to safe passage, the right to welcome and belonging, and the right to return.

Use the resources below as tools for awareness, education, action and advocacy:

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Global Ministries condemns new immigration policies in U.S.

General Secretary Roland Fernandes writes that current border security policies disregard the fundamental dignity and rights of migrants.

Supporting migrant workers in Hong Kong opens a new window

Missionary Joy Prim works with migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong to provide them with shelter, legal aid and emotional support.

Applications open for 2025 Mustard Seed Migration Grant program 

United Methodist churches in the U.S. can help immigrants, migrants and refugees in their local communities through UMCOR-funded community-based service projects.

Listen to a set of poems and prayers on the topic of migration

Written and narrated by the Rev. Jack Amick, UMCOR’s director of Global Migration

additional resources

Websites

Books

  • The Death and Life of Aida Hernandez by Aaron Bobro-Strain
  • This Land is Our Land by Suketu Mehta
  • Immigration and the Bible by Joan Maruskin
Support UMCOR’s work with global migrants and refugees.