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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.
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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.
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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.
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#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
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#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
On #WorldFoodDay, discover how a Global Ministries grant, made possible by UMCOR's World Hunger and Poverty Advance, awarded to the Rural Women’s Development Society, is addressing food insecurity, preserving culinary traditions and providing livelihoods to Palestinian women in the West Bank.
Slow food and good business encourage women in the West Bank
The United Methodist Committee on Relief, through the World Hunger and Poverty Advance, awarded a grant in August 2024 to the Rural Women’s Development Society in the West Bank, the seventh in as many...
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October 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
On #WorldFoodDay, discover how a Global Ministries grant, made possible by UMCOR's World Hunger and Poverty Advance, awarded to the Rural Women’s Development Society, is addressing food insecurity, preserving culinary traditions and providing livelihoods to Palestinian women in the West Bank.
Join us in prayer for people in Alaska who were impacted by remnants of Typhoon Halong on Oct. 12.
October 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Join us in prayer for people in Alaska who were impacted by remnants of Typhoon Halong on Oct. 12.
Please join us in prayer for the Philippines as two more powerful earthquakes have struck the southern part of the country today, following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu on September 30.
October 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Please join us in prayer for the Philippines as two more powerful earthquakes have struck the southern part of the country today, following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu on September 30.
Yesterday, in his report to the boards of UMCOR, GBGM and GBHEM, General Secretary Roland Fernandes shared how both agencies are strengthening their alignment and faithfully responding to increased needs in vulnerable communities worldwide.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
October 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Yesterday, in his report to the boards of UMCOR, GBGM and GBHEM, General Secretary Roland Fernandes shared how both agencies are strengthening their alignment and faithfully responding to increased needs in vulnerable communities worldwide.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Please join us in prayer for those impacted by flash flooding in Gila County, Arizona, over the past weekend. We especially pray for the families of those who lost their lives and those who are still missing.
#BeUMC #PrayforArizona #GlobeArizona #ArizonaFlooding
#BeUMC #PrayforArizona #GlobeArizona #ArizonaFlooding
September 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Please join us in prayer for those impacted by flash flooding in Gila County, Arizona, over the past weekend. We especially pray for the families of those who lost their lives and those who are still missing.
#BeUMC #PrayforArizona #GlobeArizona #ArizonaFlooding
#BeUMC #PrayforArizona #GlobeArizona #ArizonaFlooding
One year ago, communities across the southeast U.S. were left devastated by Hurricane Helene. At least 250 lives were lost, countless homes were destroyed, and entire towns were swept away.
#BeUMC #HurricaneHelene #Helene #HeleneOneYearAnniversary
#BeUMC #HurricaneHelene #Helene #HeleneOneYearAnniversary
September 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
One year ago, communities across the southeast U.S. were left devastated by Hurricane Helene. At least 250 lives were lost, countless homes were destroyed, and entire towns were swept away.
#BeUMC #HurricaneHelene #Helene #HeleneOneYearAnniversary
#BeUMC #HurricaneHelene #Helene #HeleneOneYearAnniversary
How have you and your faith community supported those impacted by Helene?
If you've received support from United Methodists through UMCOR after Helene, how has it helped on your path to recovery?
Share your stories and experiences in the comments below.
If you've received support from United Methodists through UMCOR after Helene, how has it helped on your path to recovery?
Share your stories and experiences in the comments below.
September 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
How have you and your faith community supported those impacted by Helene?
If you've received support from United Methodists through UMCOR after Helene, how has it helped on your path to recovery?
Share your stories and experiences in the comments below.
If you've received support from United Methodists through UMCOR after Helene, how has it helped on your path to recovery?
Share your stories and experiences in the comments below.
Join us in prayer for all who have been impacted by Super Typhoon Ragasa. As the storm impacts Hong Kong and China’s southern coast today, it leaves a trail of devastation across the Philippines and Taiwan, including the loss of 19 people.
September 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Join us in prayer for all who have been impacted by Super Typhoon Ragasa. As the storm impacts Hong Kong and China’s southern coast today, it leaves a trail of devastation across the Philippines and Taiwan, including the loss of 19 people.
Join us in prayer for people in Sudan who were impacted by a landslide on August 31 in the Marrah Mountains. Many of those in the region have fled from violence caused by the ongoing civil war and catastrophic humanitarian crisis in the country.
September 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Join us in prayer for people in Sudan who were impacted by a landslide on August 31 in the Marrah Mountains. Many of those in the region have fled from violence caused by the ongoing civil war and catastrophic humanitarian crisis in the country.
20 years ago, millions of people experienced catastrophic loss and destruction after Hurricane Katrina impacted the Gulf Coast.
August 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
20 years ago, millions of people experienced catastrophic loss and destruction after Hurricane Katrina impacted the Gulf Coast.
Join us in prayer for people in Pakistan, as they are facing one of the country's deadliest monsoon seasons in recent history. Since late June, over 650 lives have been lost due to relentless rains, with 351 lives lost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past 72 hours alone.
August 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Join us in prayer for people in Pakistan, as they are facing one of the country's deadliest monsoon seasons in recent history. Since late June, over 650 lives have been lost due to relentless rains, with 351 lives lost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past 72 hours alone.
Join us in prayer for those who have been impacted by recent severe flooding in the U.S., including those in Wisconsin and Tennessee.
As the affected annual conferences assess their needs, we stand ready to assist their relief and recovery efforts.
#BeUMC #chattanoogaflooding #milwaukeeflooding
As the affected annual conferences assess their needs, we stand ready to assist their relief and recovery efforts.
#BeUMC #chattanoogaflooding #milwaukeeflooding
August 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Join us in prayer for those who have been impacted by recent severe flooding in the U.S., including those in Wisconsin and Tennessee.
As the affected annual conferences assess their needs, we stand ready to assist their relief and recovery efforts.
#BeUMC #chattanoogaflooding #milwaukeeflooding
As the affected annual conferences assess their needs, we stand ready to assist their relief and recovery efforts.
#BeUMC #chattanoogaflooding #milwaukeeflooding
In April, Kentucky experienced widespread flash flooding and moderate to major river flooding, causing the deaths of at least 7 people and impacting the livelihoods of thousands. In the immediate aftermath, UMCOR supported the Kentucky Annual Conference’s relief efforts through a solidarity grant.
August 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
In April, Kentucky experienced widespread flash flooding and moderate to major river flooding, causing the deaths of at least 7 people and impacting the livelihoods of thousands. In the immediate aftermath, UMCOR supported the Kentucky Annual Conference’s relief efforts through a solidarity grant.
Pray for those impacted by back-to-back typhoons in the Philippines last week.
In response, UMCOR has awarded solidarity grants to the Manila and Baguio episcopal areas of the UMC to support their relief efforts.
Support our international disaster response efforts: bit.ly/umcoridr
In response, UMCOR has awarded solidarity grants to the Manila and Baguio episcopal areas of the UMC to support their relief efforts.
Support our international disaster response efforts: bit.ly/umcoridr
July 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Pray for those impacted by back-to-back typhoons in the Philippines last week.
In response, UMCOR has awarded solidarity grants to the Manila and Baguio episcopal areas of the UMC to support their relief efforts.
Support our international disaster response efforts: bit.ly/umcoridr
In response, UMCOR has awarded solidarity grants to the Manila and Baguio episcopal areas of the UMC to support their relief efforts.
Support our international disaster response efforts: bit.ly/umcoridr
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, UMCOR's support of on-the-ground partner organizations is bringing vital food and water aid to Palestinians in need.
Learn more: umcmission.org/story/umcor-...
#BeUMC #Gaza #Palestine
Learn more: umcmission.org/story/umcor-...
#BeUMC #Gaza #Palestine
July 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, UMCOR's support of on-the-ground partner organizations is bringing vital food and water aid to Palestinians in need.
Learn more: umcmission.org/story/umcor-...
#BeUMC #Gaza #Palestine
Learn more: umcmission.org/story/umcor-...
#BeUMC #Gaza #Palestine