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June 20, 2025
Called by God to welcome refugees and migrants
World Refugee Day reminds us of our personal, scriptural and theological roots to affirm and welcome refugees seeking safety today.

June 17, 2025
A new church home for Central Africans
With faith, hope, prayer and dedicated partners, the UMC in the Central African Republic has built a new temple, and that’s just the beginning.

June 6, 2025
Travel ban to affect United Methodist mission and ministry
A June 5 opinion piece in United Methodist Insight titled “New U.S. Travel Ban Will Harm the United Methodist Church” raises concerns about the potential impact of the travel ban on the worldwide church.

June 5, 2025
Missionaries help migrant workers find home away from home
Missionaries Richard and Alma Navarro from the Philippines help migrant workers in Taiwan find a sense of family and belonging.

May 22, 2025
UMCOR awards $2 million to support migrants as policies shift
Through two key partnerships with the Immigration Law and Justice Network and Church World Service, UMCOR addresses urgent humanitarian needs.

May 21, 2025
Health, safety and food – UMCOR grants in Haiti
As violence surges and health and safety nets deteriorate across Haiti, UMCOR grants concentrate on those most at risk.

May 13, 2025
Garrett Seminary confers honorary degree on Roland Fernandes
Roland Fernandes received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for his impact and leadership in global mission, education and humanitarian service in The United Methodist Church.

May 1, 2025
Partner with Native American Ministries this Sunday
Native American Ministries Sunday, May 4, encourages congregations to celebrate and strengthen the mission outreach of Native American congregations.

April 28, 2025
General secretary signs AAC&U statement defending academic freedom
Roland Fernandes, general secretary of the General Board of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church, joins more than 500 higher education leaders defending academic freedom.

April 23, 2025
UMCOR awards new grants for displaced communities in Ukraine
As U.S. government support for Ukraine decreases, directors of UMCOR and Global Ministries approve grants that help fill some gaps and ease uncertainty.