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Children and youth from Terra Nova village in Quéssua, Angola, join in an effort to combat malaria by filling in low-lying areas that collect water where mosquitoes can breed. The campaign was led by Ben Jacob, a professor from the University of South Florida, who served with a Volunteers in Mission team from the Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church.

Photo: Mike DuBose, UM News

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Join us in prayer for Ukraine on Friday, Feb. 24

Roland Fernandes, general secretary, offers a prayer for peace, strength and guidance as Ukraine marks one year of war and resistance.

The Rev. Deanna Stickley-Miner brings collaborative style to Global Ministries

The Rev. Deanna (Dee) Stickley-Miner has joined the staff of Global Ministries as executive director for Mission Engagement.

Lifetime of experience offered by Mission Volunteers

Jerry Feese and Robilea Swindell, a couple from the Great Plains Conference, have made volunteering a cornerstone in their lives. As Global Ministries Mission Volunteers, they have broadened their opportunities to serve in different places and capacities.

UMCOR response to earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

UMCOR provides an initial grant for emergency relief in Turkey and Syria after devastating earthquake.

Raising nutritional levels in Sierra Leone through proactive training

Global Mission Fellow Trobby Kandala, from Zambia, describes his role as an environmental advocate in Sierra Leone.

Firsts for the UMC of Serbia, North Macedonia and Albania

As we gathered as one body, inspired by Ephesians 4:4, we shared our triumphs and struggles, our hopes and disappointments, our joys and our frustrations.

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UMCOR supports three annual conferences with early relief grants

“We pray for generosity and provision,” said North Georgia Bishop Robin Dease, “asking individuals, churches and organizations to contribute to UMCOR.”

UMCOR’s partnership with IOCC provides Ukrainians more access to shelters, psychosocial programing and human trafficking prevention

Multimillion-dollar funding will benefit displaced persons and refugees in Poland, Romania and Ukraine.

UMCOR statement regarding Administration’s recent Title 42 policy change 

Global Ministries/UMCOR wholeheartedly endorses the Immigration Law & Justice (ILJ) Network’s statement expressing serious concerns about the recent expansion of the Title 42 public health order regarding immigration.

Providing a safe community space in South Los Angeles

Saint Mark United Methodist Church in Los Angeles received a Community Developers Program programmatic grant, made possible through Human Relations Day offerings, to build a new computer lab, one more goal in its long-term community development plan.

A Christmas Reflection from Roland Fernandes, General Secretary  

Christmas celebrates, and mission shares – through the birth of Jesus Christ - the presence of God’s constant love in a world of uncertainties.

Human Relations Day to be celebrated on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023

Special Sunday Offering of the UMC benefits neighborhood ministries, community advocacy programs.

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