Environmental Sustainability News & Stories
September 6, 2019
Creation care gets traction as priority
A growing amount of grassroots climate change work is being done by graduates of Global Ministries EarthKeepers training.
July 4, 2019
Where have all the salmon gone?
When the salmon run fails in the northern Pacific, Alaska’s Chignik Native Americans lose more than just a season of work. An UMCOR partnership provides hope and food security for five coastal communities.
July 4, 2019
In Focus: Sustainable Development
During the month of July, follow along as we share the importance and impact of UMCOR’s sustainable development work around the world.
June 3, 2019
EarthKeepers community garden grows with support from UMCOR’s Food Security Program
In Burien, Washington, a food security grant from UMCOR helped Highline UMC fulfill their dream of a community garden.
April 29, 2019
Earth Day and Easter: What Does Resurrection Mean for God’s Creation?
Projects supported by UMCOR are actively caring for the Earth and communities impacted by climate change.
March 28, 2019
UMCOR extends “neighborliness” to all
The United Methodist Committee on Relief has answered God’s call to be a neighbor for nearly 80 years.