Stories

Philippine Central Conference participants
Strengthening mission relationships with Philippine partners
Philippines Central Conference partners and staff from Global Ministries and GBHEM participated in a roundtable discussion on strategic mission goals in August
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.
Churches navigate financial support for solar projects  
U.S. churches nationwide are using Direct Pay funding for solar conversion, but the program is about to drastically change.
The impact of breastfeeding in Sierra Leone
As Global Ministries celebrates World Breastfeeding Week in partnership with UMC health boards, hear from Catherine Norman, health board coordinator in the Sierra Leone Conference.
Methodist leaders convene to strengthen mission in Latin America and the Caribbean
Eighty-six participants, representing 40 partners across the region, assembled for a mission consultation held July 21-23 in Panama.
Young adults called to community in an uncertain world
Forty-two Global Mission Fellows are commissioned in Ghana for two years of service in social justice ministries.
UMCOR and humanitarian partners feed thousands in Gaza
Despite tremendous obstacles, UMCOR and other faith-based humanitarian organizations continue to provide relief in Gaza.
Leaders from The United Methodist Church and Ewha Womans University pose for a commemorative photo during the 100th anniversary celebration held at Ewha on June 30, 2025.
Celebrating 100 Years of Methodist Mission in Korea
A centennial celebration was held at Ewha Womans University to commemorate the century-long legacy of three foundations that significantly shaped Methodist mission.
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.
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.
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.
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.