General Board of Global Ministries

Join us in prayer for all those affected by the multiple fires burning in the #WesternU.S. UMCOR is coordinating with the California-Nevada Conference and the Pacific Northwest Conference to support response efforts in California and Idaho. We pray for the safety of the residents, firefighters and first responders. To support those affected by this and other disasters throughout the U.S., donate to https://bit.ly/umcorusdr. #ParkFire #IdahoFire

Community, resources and hope for the future: this is what the #GlobalMinistriesEarthKeeper program provides! Last call to apply to attend the fall training, Oct. 3-6 in Baltimore and St. Paul: https://lnkd.in/gGQXGUbz #FindYourMission

General Secretary Roland Fernandes provided opening remarks at the DS/DCM training taking place at Lake Junaluska, NC. #BeUMC

#TyphoonGaemi has caused severe damage across the Philippines, Taiwan and China. Join us in prayer for all the affected communities and first responders. In Manila, there are currently more than 35,000 people in evacuation centers due to severe flooding. Additionally, an oil spill in Manila Bay caused by a sunken tanker threatens the environment. UMCOR is in communication with disaster response coordinators to provide grants to the affected areas. To offer your support for this and other disasters, give to UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery: https://bit.ly/45PgKPk #BeUMC

Join the World Methodist Council in prayer for justice and peace in the #HolyLand tomorrow, July 24, at 1 p.m. ET and every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Each virtual meeting includes updates from partners, reflections from local voices (including missionary Jane Eesley), and communal prayer. To join, email office@mlojerusalem.org. #PeaceandJustice

Solar power is helping communities across the #UMC connection plan for the future. The #GlobalMinistriesEarthKeeper program provides project support to make your church more sustainable! Apply today and attend the upcoming fall training: https://lnkd.in/gGQXGUbz #FindYourMission

"Why do we do mission?" This question was the focus of the School of Mission for Young People event, which brought together 32 passionate young adult #UMC leaders from July 8-12 in Manila. The event offered a unique opportunity to deepen one's understanding of mission through conversations about community engagement and visits to the communities of Global Ministries' partners. #BeUMC #FindYourMission

Discover how Somerset UMC in Somerset, MA, utilized their Mustard Seed Migration Grant to assist migrants sheltered by the state. Despite limited direct contact, the church established important partnerships with the National Guard and local health authorities to provide essential supplies. From winter clothing to car seats, the church made sure that families had the necessary support during challenging times. Through the Mustard Seed Migration Grant, your church can also help those in need. Apply today at https://lnkd.in/gsqCDtSs. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eSdpCYK6 #BeUMC #FindYourMission

Need help getting your creation care project off the ground? Is a lack of resources stopping you from composting, installing solar or planting a rain garden? As a #GlobalMinistriesEarthKeeper, you can apply for grant funding to support projects that achieve measurable, positive environmental impact. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gGQXGUbz #FindYourMission