North American News & Stories
October 17, 2023
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.
October 9, 2023
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.
September 27, 2023
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.
September 12, 2023
Joint Global Ministries and UMCOR 2022 annual report
Read about the impact of mission in the areas of missionaries, evangelism and church revitalization, global health, and humanitarian relief and recovery.
September 6, 2023
United Methodists begin Idalia recovery
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UMCOR responds with a grant for emergency supplies as well as coordination of the deployment of early response teams and solar-powered trailers.
August 30, 2023
United Methodist connection at work for Maui
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Thanks to generous giving and offerings collected throughout the UMC, UMCOR will continue to support recovery efforts in Maui after the wildfires.
August 16, 2023
Join UMCOR in support for Hawaii
Learn about UMCOR’s response, ways to give and resources to share.
August 8, 2023
Consultation reexamines principles of missionary service
On Aug. 1-3 in Atlanta, Global Ministries convened a group of missionaries, mission staff, board members and ecumenical partners to reexamine and renew its practices of missionary sending.
August 1, 2023
Faith leaders join call for peace treaty to end Korean War
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As a co-convener of Korea Peace Action in Washington, D.C., Global Ministries calls for peace on the 70th anniversary of the Armistice Agreement.
July 21, 2023
Ida victims not forgotten in Pennsylvania
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UMCOR support of Project Restoration, a ministry of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, has led to the repair of 20 homes with at least 40 more to come.
July 12, 2023
The McCormicks: Life as a missionary family
In a video, the family of four shares about serving as United Methodist missionaries from Mozambique to Arkansas.
July 5, 2023
Global Ministries staffer mourned near and far
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As reported by United Methodist News, the Rev. Edgar Avitia Legarda traveled across Latin America and beyond for Global Ministries, encouraging mission and tending relationships with various Methodist groups.