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Fernandes reviews current and emerging mission challenges in report
General Secretary Roland Fernandes highlights partner consultations, Native American art exhibit and a new Peace with Justice program at Global Ministries' board meeting in Cambodia.
Global Ministries to commission EarthKeepers for environmental stewardship
57 new Global Ministries EarthKeepers will launch creation care projects in the U.S.
New solar microgrid trailer to bring light to the darkness during disaster response
Atlanta groups unite to build solar power trailers for sustainable emergency relief.
Yambasu Initiative yields abundant harvests in third year
Since 2020, the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative has awarded 22 grants to 19 United Methodist annual conferences as they develop self-sustaining agriculture ministries.
Native American identity and experience focus of Atlanta airport exhibit
The works of 26 contemporary Native American artists will be on view at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport starting November 2023.
Joint statement on the attacks in Israel
The World Methodist Council, Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, and the Methodist Church in Britain work in partnership to run the Methodist Liaison…
Church in Congo helps thousands of displaced families opens a new window
A $250,000 UMCOR grant is providing more than 15,000 people in East Congo with food, hygiene kits and other essential support.
Ordination energizes mission initiative in CAR
Dr. Aquilas Soronaka’s ordination brings renewed hope and energy for a mission initiative focused on congregational development and leadership.
Application opens for GMF program, both tracks
The application has launched for the next cohort of young adults who will serve in social justice ministries in the U.S. and internationally in 2024-26.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A multicultural vision
Hear from Lydia Muñoz, executive director of the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry, on how the UMC is living into unity amid diversity.