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August 11, 2021
Growing community with the help of an organic garden
EarthKeeper Angie Gage in Cherokee Village, Arkansas, discovers how growing a garden can build community, provide food and feed the soul.

August 10, 2021
Preparing the way – UMCOR supports conferences in disaster readiness
UMCOR partners with the Florida Annual Conference to develop a “Blue Sky” disaster preparedness program, getting ready for probable weather events in fall 2021 and beyond.

August 5, 2021
Discover the growth of mission in Vietnam and Laos
Join Global Ministries and U.S. annual conference partners for an overview of United Methodist mission in Vietnam and Laos.

August 2, 2021
Protecting breastfeeding – a shared responsibility
In sub-Saharan Africa, Global Ministries focuses particularly on abundant health for pregnant women, mothers and young children in economically vulnerable communities. For World Breastfeeding Week, remember that breastfeeding is an invaluable part of health for both mother and child.

July 28, 2021
Falling malaria rates in Kamina attributed to awareness campaign and subsidized care
The Lupandilo Hospital in Kamina, North Katanga, DRC, has recorded a 50% drop in malaria deaths over the past two years, a result of an Imagine No Malaria campaign that provides free nets, treatment and information for communities.

July 22, 2021
Opening doors to education for Honduran pastors
UMC congregations and ministries in Honduras strengthen as leaders are given the opportunity to increase their reading comprehension levels.

July 20, 2021
Sowing and reaping: the 70th anniversary of the US-2 program
Current and former US-2s share thoughts about their mission experience and becoming part of a community that has a 70-year legacy in The United Methodist Church.

June 29, 2021
Building water resources in Ecuador and Bolivia
Global Health partners with Engineers in Action to bring clean water and sanitation facilities to schools, churches and whole communities.

June 23, 2021
After a year in service, 7 US missionaries officially commissioned
Although COVID-19 prevented an official commissioning in 2020, missionaries have remained creatively engaged in ministry and were commissioned at small, in-person services in their host annual conferences this spring.

June 21, 2021
Fall 2021 Mission Volunteer training
Three-day trainings, offered in September and December, will prepare those accepted into the Mission Volunteers program for long-term service in the U.S. and around the world.