<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:blogChannel="http://backend.userland.com/rss"><channel><title>UMCOR</title><link>http://www.umcor.org/default.aspx?FolderID=359</link><description>UMCOR</description><copyright>(c) UMCOR (http://www.umcor.org/), 2013.  All content is provided under the copyright of the feed provider.  Please address all syndication queries to the webmaster.  All rights reserved.</copyright><generator>Elcom Community Manager</generator><item><title>Experiencing Community and Faith in Sierra Leone</title><startdate>18 Jun 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/June/0618-Experiencing-Community</link><description>Ted Warnock, a GM missionary serving UMCOR, shares about an interfaith community in Bo, Sierra Leone who lost their limbs during the war.</description><category>June</category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Truckload of Supplies for UMCOR</title><startdate>14 Jun 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/June/0614-Truckload-of-Supplies-for-UMCOR</link><description>Yellowstone Conference responds to call for cleaning buckets and supplies.</description><category>June</category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sudan: Meeting New Needs in Darfur</title><startdate>13 Jun 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/June/0613-Sudan-Meeting-New-Needs-in-Darfur</link><description>UMCOR  works to build new emergency shelter units for influx of displaced families in El Neem camp.</description><category>June</category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Transitioning of UMVIM Insurance</title><startdate>12 Jun 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/June/0612-Transitioning-of-UMVIM-Insurance</link><description>The Mission Volunteers office transitions accident insurance to designated jurisdictional offices to serve UMVIM groups and individuals.  </description><category>June</category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Methodists Among Church Groups Aiding in Tornado Recovery</title><startdate>12 Jun 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/June/Methodists-Among-Church-Groups-Aiding-in-Tornado-Recovery</link><description>After a deadly tornado in Granbury last month, UMCOR is helping restore homes and faith in the Texas town.</description><category>June</category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Undocumented Citizens 'Invisible' After Disasters</title><startdate>12 Jun 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/June/0612-Undocumented-Citizens</link><description>In the wake of disaster, persons without legal status are among the most vulnerable.</description><category>June</category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Myanmar: Helping Landmine Survivors</title><startdate>11 Jun 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/June/0611-Myanmar-Helping-Landmine-Survivors</link><description>UMCOR, through partner Clear Path International (CPI), is ramping up its support to aid landmine survivors in Myanmar.</description><category>June</category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>United Methodists reach out in Europe floods</title><startdate>07 Jun 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/June/0607-United-Methodists-reach-out-in-Europe-floods</link><description>UMCOR stands ready to assist after extensive flooding in Europe.</description><category>June</category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:29:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Preparing for Recovery in Oklahoma</title><startdate>07 Jun 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/June/0607-Preparing-for-Recovery-in-Oklahoma</link><description>After assessing Oklahoma tornado damage, UMCOR will focus on case management and establishing two recovery centers to provide rebuilding assistance.</description><category>June</category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Case Managers Learn to Partner with People</title><startdate>07 Jun 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/June/0607-Case-Managers-Learn-to-Partner-with-People</link><description>Catherine Earl, UMCOR’s Disaster Response executive, urges case managers to treat Hurricane Sandy survivors as people.</description><category>June</category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Just Save One: How to Help the AIDS Fund</title><startdate>06 Jun 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/June/0606-Just-Save-One</link><description>More than 34 million people are living with HIV and AIDS, but each financial contribution can turn to medicine and hope for those affected with the virus.</description><category>June</category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene for Haitian Children</title><startdate>05 Jun 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/June/0605-Water-Sanitation-and-Hygiene</link><description>UMCOR Haiti improves sanitation at five Port-au-Prince schools using rainwater-harvesting systems. </description><category>June</category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Relief-Supply Network Needs Your Help</title><startdate>04 Jun 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/June/0605-Relief-Supply-Network-Needs-Your-Help</link><description>Emergencies in the US and overseas create urgent demand for relief kits.</description><category>June</category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:34:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>United Methodist Pastor Selected to Lead Denomination’s International Disaster Response</title><startdate>04 Jun 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/June/0603-United-Methodist-Pastor-Selected-to-Lead</link><description>The Reverend Jack Amick of the Detroit Annual Conference has been hired to lead the church’s international disaster response efforts through UMCOR beginning July 1.</description><category>June</category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Native Americans Conference Responds to Tornado Damage</title><startdate>04 Jun 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/June/0604-Native-Americans-Conference-Responds-to-Tornado-Damage</link><description>The Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference brings relief to tornado-affected communities including Native American tribal families.</description><category>June</category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UMCOR Executive Visits Oklahoma</title><startdate>03 Jun 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/June/0603-UMCOR-Executive-Visits-Oklahoma</link><description>Greg Forrester, UMCOR’s top disaster response executive for the US, goes to Oklahoma to meet with church officials on tornado recovery.</description><category>June</category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Heifer International: Not a handout but a ‘hand up’</title><startdate>30 May 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/May/0530-Heifer-International</link><description>Paul Black writes about how and why  Jerome UMC in Springfield, Illinois supports Heifer International through The Advance.</description><category>May</category><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 15:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Limbs, New Lives in Sierra Leone</title><startdate>30 May 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/May/0530-New-Limbs-New-Lives</link><description>Artificial limb program in Sierra Leone seeks to expand services.</description><category>May</category><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 10:33:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DR CONGO: Recovery by Land</title><startdate>28 May 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/May/dr-congo-recovery-by-land</link><description>UMCOR and Foods Resource Bank partner to increase nutritious food production and income for local communities in Kamina, DRC.</description><category>May</category><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 11:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dark Clouds, Bright Spirit at AIDS Walk NY</title><startdate>23 May 2013</startdate><link>http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/May/0524-Dark-Clouds-Bright-Spirit-at-AIDS-Walk-NY</link><description>Global Ministries staff and friends walk to support HIV/AIDS awareness and care.</description><category>May</category><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>