UMCOR - United Methodist Committee on Relief
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UMCOR is the humanitarian relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church, dedicated to alleviating human suffering around the world.
Join us in prayer for those in the path of Winter Storm Fern, which is expected to bring heavy ice and snow to 33 states across the U.S. this weekend. We pray especially for those without adequate shelter, heat, and food.
#BeUMC #WinterStormFern #WinterStorm #winterweather #WinterStorm2026
#BeUMC #WinterStormFern #WinterStorm #winterweather #WinterStorm2026
January 23, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Join us in prayer for those in the path of Winter Storm Fern, which is expected to bring heavy ice and snow to 33 states across the U.S. this weekend. We pray especially for those without adequate shelter, heat, and food.
#BeUMC #WinterStormFern #WinterStorm #winterweather #WinterStorm2026
#BeUMC #WinterStormFern #WinterStorm #winterweather #WinterStorm2026
Encourage your church to apply for a Mustard Seed Migration Grant in 2026! 🤲
Explore the program and discover how your local UMC can "love thy neighbor" by walking alongside vulnerable migrants and refugees in your community in the U.S.: umcmission.org/work/humanit...
#BeUMC #LoveThyNeighbor
Explore the program and discover how your local UMC can "love thy neighbor" by walking alongside vulnerable migrants and refugees in your community in the U.S.: umcmission.org/work/humanit...
#BeUMC #LoveThyNeighbor
January 20, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Encourage your church to apply for a Mustard Seed Migration Grant in 2026! 🤲
Explore the program and discover how your local UMC can "love thy neighbor" by walking alongside vulnerable migrants and refugees in your community in the U.S.: umcmission.org/work/humanit...
#BeUMC #LoveThyNeighbor
Explore the program and discover how your local UMC can "love thy neighbor" by walking alongside vulnerable migrants and refugees in your community in the U.S.: umcmission.org/work/humanit...
#BeUMC #LoveThyNeighbor
One year ago, people in Southern California experienced one of the most devastating wildfire events in its history, causing the deaths of at least 30 people, the destruction of thousands of homes, and billions of dollars in damage. (1/5)
#CaliforniaWildfires #LACountyFires #PalisadesFire #EatonFire
#CaliforniaWildfires #LACountyFires #PalisadesFire #EatonFire
January 7, 2026 at 10:59 PM
One year ago, people in Southern California experienced one of the most devastating wildfire events in its history, causing the deaths of at least 30 people, the destruction of thousands of homes, and billions of dollars in damage. (1/5)
#CaliforniaWildfires #LACountyFires #PalisadesFire #EatonFire
#CaliforniaWildfires #LACountyFires #PalisadesFire #EatonFire
We are deeply thankful for your faithful support and partnership in 2025. ❤️
Watch this special note of thanks and message of hope for the new year from General Secretary Roland Fernandes.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #Mission
Watch this special note of thanks and message of hope for the new year from General Secretary Roland Fernandes.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #Mission
January 6, 2026 at 11:11 PM
We are deeply thankful for your faithful support and partnership in 2025. ❤️
Watch this special note of thanks and message of hope for the new year from General Secretary Roland Fernandes.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #Mission
Watch this special note of thanks and message of hope for the new year from General Secretary Roland Fernandes.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #Mission
Pause for a moment to join us in prayer for those in the world affected by violence and oppression, and that we would remember the way that Jesus, the Prince of Peace, taught us how to live, with love and compassion and understanding for others in our daily lives.
December 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Pause for a moment to join us in prayer for those in the world affected by violence and oppression, and that we would remember the way that Jesus, the Prince of Peace, taught us how to live, with love and compassion and understanding for others in our daily lives.
On this #InternationalMigrantsDay, hear from Cristian Schlick, Global Ministries' area liaison for Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, on why migration matters and how we as Christians are called to welcome the stranger.
December 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
On this #InternationalMigrantsDay, hear from Cristian Schlick, Global Ministries' area liaison for Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, on why migration matters and how we as Christians are called to welcome the stranger.
Earlier this year, a group of 15 people, including seven students from UMC seminaries in the U.S., embarked on a peace pilgrimage to the West Bank, sponsored by Global Ministries.
December 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Earlier this year, a group of 15 people, including seven students from UMC seminaries in the U.S., embarked on a peace pilgrimage to the West Bank, sponsored by Global Ministries.
Join us in prayer for those in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo affected by the recent escalation of the conflict between M23 rebels and the DRC government.
December 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Join us in prayer for those in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo affected by the recent escalation of the conflict between M23 rebels and the DRC government.
Pause for a moment to join us in prayer for the well-being of migrants and refugees, and that hearts may be filled with compassion and courage, embracing the dignity of all God's children.
Thank you to Bishop Juan De Dios Peña, president of CIEMAL, for leading us in this prayer.
Thank you to Bishop Juan De Dios Peña, president of CIEMAL, for leading us in this prayer.
December 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Pause for a moment to join us in prayer for the well-being of migrants and refugees, and that hearts may be filled with compassion and courage, embracing the dignity of all God's children.
Thank you to Bishop Juan De Dios Peña, president of CIEMAL, for leading us in this prayer.
Thank you to Bishop Juan De Dios Peña, president of CIEMAL, for leading us in this prayer.
Fulfilling the biblical mandate to welcome the stranger, UMCOR’s support has helped launch a new initiative in the Michigan Annual Conference: the Courageous Communities Project.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #WelcomeTheStranger
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #WelcomeTheStranger
December 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Fulfilling the biblical mandate to welcome the stranger, UMCOR’s support has helped launch a new initiative in the Michigan Annual Conference: the Courageous Communities Project.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #WelcomeTheStranger
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #WelcomeTheStranger
Right now, millions of people forcibly displaced from their homes around the world need hope and our care.
December 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Right now, millions of people forcibly displaced from their homes around the world need hope and our care.
Giving Tuesday may have passed, but it's never too late to help us provide relief and hope in communities experiencing crisis.
This Moment Matters. Together, let's help hope shine.
Give now: bit.ly/umcorwmn
#BeUMC #GivingTuesday #ThisMomentMatters
This Moment Matters. Together, let's help hope shine.
Give now: bit.ly/umcorwmn
#BeUMC #GivingTuesday #ThisMomentMatters
December 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Giving Tuesday may have passed, but it's never too late to help us provide relief and hope in communities experiencing crisis.
This Moment Matters. Together, let's help hope shine.
Give now: bit.ly/umcorwmn
#BeUMC #GivingTuesday #ThisMomentMatters
This Moment Matters. Together, let's help hope shine.
Give now: bit.ly/umcorwmn
#BeUMC #GivingTuesday #ThisMomentMatters
Today is #GivingTuesday! ❤️
Will you care for the vulnerable? Give now to help us provide emergency relief, shelter and aid to communities in crisis: bit.ly/umcorwmn
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
Will you care for the vulnerable? Give now to help us provide emergency relief, shelter and aid to communities in crisis: bit.ly/umcorwmn
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
December 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Today is #GivingTuesday! ❤️
Will you care for the vulnerable? Give now to help us provide emergency relief, shelter and aid to communities in crisis: bit.ly/umcorwmn
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
Will you care for the vulnerable? Give now to help us provide emergency relief, shelter and aid to communities in crisis: bit.ly/umcorwmn
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
Communities struck by disaster and crisis are in need — now more than ever. Who will care for the vulnerable?
Make an early Giving Tuesday gift today: bit.ly/umcorwmn
#BeUMC #GivingTuesday #ThisMomentMatters
Make an early Giving Tuesday gift today: bit.ly/umcorwmn
#BeUMC #GivingTuesday #ThisMomentMatters
December 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Communities struck by disaster and crisis are in need — now more than ever. Who will care for the vulnerable?
Make an early Giving Tuesday gift today: bit.ly/umcorwmn
#BeUMC #GivingTuesday #ThisMomentMatters
Make an early Giving Tuesday gift today: bit.ly/umcorwmn
#BeUMC #GivingTuesday #ThisMomentMatters
Join us in prayer for those in Southeast Asia impacted by catastrophic flooding and landslides over the past week. 🤲
#BeUMC #SoutheastAsia #SoutheastAsiaFlooding #SriLanka #Thailand #Indonesia #CycloneDitwah #CycloneSenyar
#BeUMC #SoutheastAsia #SoutheastAsiaFlooding #SriLanka #Thailand #Indonesia #CycloneDitwah #CycloneSenyar
December 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Join us in prayer for those in Southeast Asia impacted by catastrophic flooding and landslides over the past week. 🤲
#BeUMC #SoutheastAsia #SoutheastAsiaFlooding #SriLanka #Thailand #Indonesia #CycloneDitwah #CycloneSenyar
#BeUMC #SoutheastAsia #SoutheastAsiaFlooding #SriLanka #Thailand #Indonesia #CycloneDitwah #CycloneSenyar
From Nov. 10-14, UMC Conference Disaster Response Coordinators (CDRCs) convened in Nashville, Tennessee, for the 2025 CDRC National Gathering, hosted by the UMCOR disaster response team and General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) staff.
November 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
From Nov. 10-14, UMC Conference Disaster Response Coordinators (CDRCs) convened in Nashville, Tennessee, for the 2025 CDRC National Gathering, hosted by the UMCOR disaster response team and General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) staff.
Pause for a moment and join us in prayer for health care workers, caregivers, patients and all who've been impacted by funding disruptions to health programs around the world.
Support Global Ministries' Global Health efforts: bit.ly/umcgh
#BeUMC #CareForTheSick #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Support Global Ministries' Global Health efforts: bit.ly/umcgh
#BeUMC #CareForTheSick #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
November 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Pause for a moment and join us in prayer for health care workers, caregivers, patients and all who've been impacted by funding disruptions to health programs around the world.
Support Global Ministries' Global Health efforts: bit.ly/umcgh
#BeUMC #CareForTheSick #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Support Global Ministries' Global Health efforts: bit.ly/umcgh
#BeUMC #CareForTheSick #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
In response to the needs of those impacted by Hurricane Melissa in Cuba, UMCOR has issued solidarity grants to two ACT Alliance partners in Cuba — the Consejo de Iglesias de Cuba and the Centro Cristiano de Reflexión y Diálogo Cuba — to provide hygiene supplies, community education and food support.
November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In response to the needs of those impacted by Hurricane Melissa in Cuba, UMCOR has issued solidarity grants to two ACT Alliance partners in Cuba — the Consejo de Iglesias de Cuba and the Centro Cristiano de Reflexión y Diálogo Cuba — to provide hygiene supplies, community education and food support.
United Methodist leaders—explore these ready-to-use "This Moment Matters" giving campaign resources, designed to inspire your congregation or faith community to respond with courage and compassion to the needs of the vulnerable.
www.resourceumc.org/en/umc-resou...
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
www.resourceumc.org/en/umc-resou...
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
November 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
United Methodist leaders—explore these ready-to-use "This Moment Matters" giving campaign resources, designed to inspire your congregation or faith community to respond with courage and compassion to the needs of the vulnerable.
www.resourceumc.org/en/umc-resou...
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
www.resourceumc.org/en/umc-resou...
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
As the year draws to a close, we stand at a critical crossroads.
Global instability, humanitarian crises and an erosion of support systems have put already struggling families and communities at further risk.
Global instability, humanitarian crises and an erosion of support systems have put already struggling families and communities at further risk.
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
As the year draws to a close, we stand at a critical crossroads.
Global instability, humanitarian crises and an erosion of support systems have put already struggling families and communities at further risk.
Global instability, humanitarian crises and an erosion of support systems have put already struggling families and communities at further risk.
This Moment Matters — because it's "who is my neighbor," not "who is my enemy."
Will you join us in welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry and caring for the sick?
Visit ThisMomentMatters.org
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Will you join us in welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry and caring for the sick?
Visit ThisMomentMatters.org
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
November 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
This Moment Matters — because it's "who is my neighbor," not "who is my enemy."
Will you join us in welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry and caring for the sick?
Visit ThisMomentMatters.org
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Will you join us in welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry and caring for the sick?
Visit ThisMomentMatters.org
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
In response to the catastrophic destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean so far, UMCOR has awarded solidarity grants to the Jamaica District and the Haiti District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas.
(Photo Credit: Andrew Holness)
#BeUMC #HurricaneMelissa
(Photo Credit: Andrew Holness)
#BeUMC #HurricaneMelissa
October 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
In response to the catastrophic destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean so far, UMCOR has awarded solidarity grants to the Jamaica District and the Haiti District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas.
(Photo Credit: Andrew Holness)
#BeUMC #HurricaneMelissa
(Photo Credit: Andrew Holness)
#BeUMC #HurricaneMelissa
Amid the 30-year humanitarian crisis in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, United Methodist health and disaster response ministries have emerged as beacons of hope for the displaced communities and camps in which they work.
#BeUMC #DRC #Congo #PrayforCongo #Goma
#BeUMC #DRC #Congo #PrayforCongo #Goma
October 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Amid the 30-year humanitarian crisis in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, United Methodist health and disaster response ministries have emerged as beacons of hope for the displaced communities and camps in which they work.
#BeUMC #DRC #Congo #PrayforCongo #Goma
#BeUMC #DRC #Congo #PrayforCongo #Goma
We now have an option to make a direct donation to our Hurricane Melissa response efforts. To give to support those impacted by Hurricane Melissa, visit bit.ly/umcoridr and select "IDR - Hurricane Melissa" when asked to choose your preferred gift designation.
October 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We now have an option to make a direct donation to our Hurricane Melissa response efforts. To give to support those impacted by Hurricane Melissa, visit bit.ly/umcoridr and select "IDR - Hurricane Melissa" when asked to choose your preferred gift designation.
Join us in prayer for people in Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic as they prepare for Hurricane Melissa.
#BeUMC #Jamaica #Haiti #Cuba #DominicanRepublic #HurricaneMelissa #Melissa #PrayforJamaica #2025HurricaneSeason
#BeUMC #Jamaica #Haiti #Cuba #DominicanRepublic #HurricaneMelissa #Melissa #PrayforJamaica #2025HurricaneSeason
October 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Join us in prayer for people in Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic as they prepare for Hurricane Melissa.
#BeUMC #Jamaica #Haiti #Cuba #DominicanRepublic #HurricaneMelissa #Melissa #PrayforJamaica #2025HurricaneSeason
#BeUMC #Jamaica #Haiti #Cuba #DominicanRepublic #HurricaneMelissa #Melissa #PrayforJamaica #2025HurricaneSeason