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Pilgrims feel the pain of division on the Korean Peninsula

Young adults learn the ways of peacemaking from those who grieve deeply and practice long-term advocacy and hope for reunification in Korea.
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UMCOR – compassionate response in the wake of disaster

Funding from “Where Most Needed” gives UMCOR the flexibility to reach people experiencing all kinds of disasters anywhere in the world.

A new class of EarthKeepers equipped to care for God’s creation

Global Ministries commissions 57 new EarthKeepers whose projects include forest gardening, xeriscaping and transition to renewable energy.

Imagining – and working toward – no malaria in Africa

Through net distribution, rapid testing, education campaigns and training of health care workers, thousands are protected against malaria in Sierra Leone, Burundi and Angola.

In Cambodia, holistic mission thrives

With relationship at the center of mission, Andrew and Janice Lee, missionaries in Cambodia, are seeing their ministries of health, education and discipleship thrive.

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.

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.

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.

World Communion Scholars follow their hearts

Three scholars share how the World Communion Sunday offering gave them the gift of education, transforming their lives and the lives of others in their communities.
A Church World Service volunteer in Moldova invites Ukrainian children to the Fun Bus for some creative art projects, help with homework and games to play. (Photo: Courtesy CWS)

Making home away from home better for Ukrainian refugees

UMCOR supports host churches and agencies that seek to make temporary shelters into more permanent homes for refugees from Ukraine.
Missionaries Joy Eva Bohol and Jean Claude Masuka Maleka laugh during the consultation’s closing session. (Photo: Adam Bowers)

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.

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