‘Multiplying the Loaves’ summit to highlight Africa’s agricultural sustainability
January 13-16 event in Johannesburg puts biblical story of feeding the 5,000 into modern context.
UMCOR Hurricane Response Points to the Power of Local Partnerships
When disaster occurs the United Methodist Committee on Relief is there to help people recover from the catastrophe and put their lives back together.
Call for Prayer for Indonesia in Wake of Tsunami
Let us be in prayer and loving solidarity with the people of Indonesia in the wake of a December 23 tsunami that caused hundreds of deaths and injuries.
Wildfire Recovery in California
For communities affected by the Camp and Woolsey Fires, UMCOR has provided immediate relief and is now turning to long-term recovery.
Tree of Life: Christmas Message 2018
Thomas Kemper’s Christmas message reflects on the Tree of Life as a symbol of God’s creating, sheltering and saving nature.
UMCOR Leaders Approve $8.2 Million in Grants
Donations to Global Humanitarian Aid and Development Agency to Support Food Insecurity, Migration, Renewable Energy Efforts Around the World
Flood Bucket Challenge unites seminary in disaster response
Students at the Boston University School of Theology find a creative way to aid Hurricane Maria survivors.
Welcoming the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration
Thomas Kemper welcomes the United Nations’ Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration adopted by 164 counties at a conference in Marrakech, Morocco.
Equipped for ministry and mission leadership
Throughout the 2018 Mission Ambassadors Summit, participants felt a spirit of kinship and connection that renewed their energy for mission and ministry at all levels of The United Methodist Church.
UMCOR Grants to Support Programs Providing an Oasis Along the Way for Migrants Traveling Near U.S.-Mexico Border
Refugees fleeing persecution and violence will be helped by UMCOR-supported programs in Tijuana and Apaxco.
The Duke Endowment Awards $5 Million in Hurricane Relief for the Carolinas
UMCOR will address immediate recovery needs in communities that were impacted by Hurricane Florence.
Sharing the facts about HIV/AIDS teaches, inspires and helps
United Methodist-related Mary Johnston Hospital in the Philippines seeks to empower communities and congregations to understand the facts and strategies for treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS.
EarthKeepers commissioned to creative service for God’s creation
A new class of 44 EarthKeepers was commissioned via an online service Nov. 12, 2018, making the EarthKeepers movement 132 people strong.
Global Ministries to Commission New United Methodist EarthKeepers for Environmental Stewardship
45 new EarthKeepers will launch creation care projects in their communities.
New UMCOR grants target crisis areas, basic needs
Grants approved by UMCOR’s directors during their Oct. 12 meeting addressed all issues reaching out to vulnerable populations in the world’s crisis points.
'Long road' for recovery from Hurricane Michael
United Methodist congregations in the Southeastern U.S. are beginning a massive rebuilding job after being damaged by Hurricane Michael, buoyed by their work ethic and the support of neighboring conferences.
United Methodists gear up for Michael relief
United Methodists across the southeast are preparing to offer long-term relief after the most powerful hurricane in nearly 50 years slammed into the continental U.S.
UMCOR's work in the Philippines
The impact of UMCOR's continued work in the Philippines
Support and solidarity for Indonesia
Thomas Kemper calls on United Methodists to join him in prayer and compassion for the thousands who perished in the recent earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia.
Thrivent Partnership
Thrivent Financial has committed up to $1 million to match Thrivent member contributions to relief work through a few organizations including UMCOR.