UMCOR - United Methodist Committee on Relief

UMCOR Reimagines Disaster Material Resources Management Preparing for the future of Disaster Response Ministry.

This restructuring will include seeking an experienced logistics partner, expanding collaborations with affiliate warehouses nationwide, and ceasing operations at the Sager Brown depot in Baldwin, Louisiana, starting Jan. 2027.

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To prepare for the future of disaster response ministry, UMCOR plans to modernize how we approach disaster material resources management, with the goal of increased efficiency, scalability and responsiveness across the U.S.

This year, UMCOR Sunday is on March 15, 2026. Give generously here: donate.gcfa.org/umcor

Explore resources designed to help your church celebrate UMCOR Sunday on March 15, 2026, including various sizes of this impact graphic: www.resourceumc.org/en/umc-resou...

These responses were strengthened by gifts to the UMCOR Sunday offering, which covers our administrative costs and ensures that 100% of donations throughout the year go directly to those in need through our humanitarian relief and recovery efforts.

In 2025, UMCOR responded to 115 humanitarian crises around the world. 🌎

UMCOR's ongoing support of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) has helped them provide this life-saving risk education to the people of Gaza. We are grateful for our partnership with MAG, and we celebrate this important milestone of their life-saving work in the region.

United Methodist clinic cares for migrants on difficult journey | UMNews.org A health clinic in Honduras supported by UMCOR and the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries provides much-needed relief as migration continues.

A health clinic in Honduras supported by UMCOR @umcor.bsky.social and the #UMC Board of Global Ministries @umcmission.bsky.social provides much-needed relief as migration continues.

As millions of Americans brace for this storm, UMCOR is prepared to support the relief and recovery efforts of the affected annual conferences.

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.

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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...

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Throughout this recovery process, UMCOR will be in it for the long haul, walking with those in need in the years to come. We are deeply grateful for our response partners, volunteers, first responders, and all who have responded to this disaster with care, hope and generosity. (5/5)

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We’re also exploring opportunities to support United Methodist leaders who are building disaster resilience in their communities in response to these fires. (4/5)

In addition to a large recovery grant to the conference, UMCOR has worked with our partners to provide comprehensive training for hundreds of volunteers and disaster case managers who are engaging with and supporting survivors as they heal and rebuild. (3/5)

In response to the ongoing needs of survivors, UMCOR is providing long-term recovery support through the California-Pacific Annual Conference and our regional NVOAD partners, building on our initial relief efforts. (2/5)

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)

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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.

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Thank you to Bishop David Wilson, president of UMCOR's board of directors and episcopal leader of the Great Plains Episcopal Area, for leading us in this prayer.

To support Global Ministries' peacebuilding efforts, give here: bit.ly/gbgmpeace

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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.

Global Migration Global Ministries works with worldwide partners to offer care to migrants and refugees and support the churches and networks that assist them.

Global Ministries and UMCOR celebrate the courage and resilience of migrants around the world as they seek safety, freedom, and opportunity. Discover how you can join us in caring for migrants and refugees through our Global Migration program: umcmission.org/work/humanit...

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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.

Come and See: West Bank young adult pilgrimage A group of 15 people, including seven students from UMC seminaries in the U.S., embarked on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land earlier in 2025. Although they did not travel to Gaza, they saw many repercuss...

Learn more about this pilgrimage to the West Bank, and join us in supporting future pilgrimages and similar ministries of peace: umcmission.org/story/come-a...

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Through initiatives like this pilgrimage, Global Ministries, in collaboration with worldwide partners, is advancing peace and justice in the growing number of communities affected by violence and oppression.

The group engaged with the region's sacred heritage, gained insight into the challenges faced by its people, and returned with resources to advocate for peace in the Holy Land.

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.

As this conflict continues, we are committed to providing ongoing support to relief, recovery and health ministries, bringing hope amid chaos. To support our international disaster response efforts, give here: bit.ly/umcoridr

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United Methodists restore hope and health in eastern Congo For several years, Global Ministries has accompanied the East Congo Episcopal Area with grants and resources to serve people displaced by regional violence and destruction. This story, covering health...

Throughout this crisis, Global Ministries and UMCOR have actively responded to the needs of vulnerable Congolese people through Methodist partners in the region. Learn more about our response efforts here: umcmission.org/story/united...

This escalation is unraveling a recent peace deal and worsening the humanitarian crisis in the area, where an estimated 7 million people have been displaced since the start of the conflict. We especially pray for those who have lost loved ones and for the residents of Uvira, now under M23 control.

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.

To support UMCOR's Global Migration efforts, give here: bit.ly/umcormigration

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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.