Jim Cox

Jim Cox

@jimdcox.bsky.social

humanitarian, traveler, all things Michigan, Spartan, UMCOR dedicated

68 Followers 45 Following 42 Posts Joined Feb 2025
5 months ago
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Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says The panel finds that four of the five genocidal acts defined under international law have been carried out against Palestinians during the war.

Could not agree more. UMCOR continues to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza! @umnews.bsky.social @umcor.bsky.social
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7 months ago
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Immigration Update: A Webinar On Birthright Citizenship — GCORR In response to the recent Supreme Court decision related to Birthright Citizenship, an alliance of United Methodist general agencies, the United Methodist Council of Bishops, and partner organizations...

Now is the time to act! Join us in tonight's webinar.

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8 months ago

What devastating weekend. So pleased we help now and through recovery.

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8 months ago
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We ask you continue to pray for the people of the Rio Texas Conference and all affected by these devastating floods in Kerr County. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

Please know you can also give to UMCOR U.S. Disaster Response umcmission.org/advance-proj...

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8 months ago
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We have awarded a solidarity grant to support the Minnesota Annual Conference’s relief efforts in response to multiple severe weather events, including a microburst and multiple tornadoes, that have impacted the state in the last week.

Support our U.S. disaster response efforts: bit.ly/umcorusdr

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8 months ago

Thoughts and prayers for those in Texas. UMCOR is ready to support our partners.

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8 months ago
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Rwanda, Congo sign peace deal in US to end fighting, attract investment The agreement marks a breakthrough in talks and intends to attract billions of dollars of Western investment to a region rich in cobalt, copper, lithium and other minerals.

Encouraging news. I remain cautiously optimistic. Regardless, UMCOR will continue to support those in Eastern Congo. I look forward to my visit next week to learn more.
@umnews.bsky.social @umcor.bsky.social

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8 months ago
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As FEMA Shrinks, a Grassroots Disaster Response Is Taking Shape

Faith-based organizations will step up and play their role; however, we need the Federal Government as a partner in this journey. @umnews.bsky.social @umcmission.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/26/u...

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8 months ago
Global Ministries | This Moment Matters

Proud to be part of this critical movement. This moment matters!! @umnews.bsky.social @umcor.bsky.social

www.giveumcmission.org/thismoment/?...

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8 months ago
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Missteps, Confusion and ‘Viral Waste’: The 14 Days That Doomed U.S.A.I.D.

What a shame. Lives have been lost as a result.

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/u...

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10 months ago
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Episcopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, ends partnership with US government (RNS) — 'In light of our church’s steadfast commitment to racial justice and reconciliation and our historic ties with the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, we are not able to take this step,' the p...

With so much need in the world, lets stay focused on individuals and families that face violence and persecution!

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10 months ago
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UMCOR awards new grants for displaced communities in Ukraine As U.S. government support for Ukraine decreases, directors of UMCOR and Global Ministries approve grants that help fill some gaps and ease uncertainty.

UMCOR continues to support Ukraine! Now is not the time to walk away!
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11 months ago

We have an amazing Board--fired up and ready to respond.

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11 months ago

Great week of meetings. Everyone together as the world will need Faith-based organizations now more than ever.

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11 months ago
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A moral imperative to stand on the side of the gospel - General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Roland Fernandes, general secretary of both the General Board of Global Ministries and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, reinforced the Christian and moral imperative to “stand firm ...

UMCOR is ready to respond!!

www.gbhem.org/news/a-moral...

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11 months ago

Stand by for additional programming planned for UMCOR in Ukraine. We will not turn our back on this important issue.

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11 months ago
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Church grapples with loss of foreign aid | UMNews.org United Methodists are feeling the effects of the gutting of U.S. foreign assistance and speaking out about how such aid saves lives. Heather Hahn reports for UM News.

UMCOR is ready to continue to serve those communities in most need. @umcor.bsky.social @umcmission.bsky.social

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11 months ago
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U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.

Lives will be lost. UMCOR will be called to take on more responsibility in the communities we serve. @umcor.bsky.social @umnews.bsky.social

U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/h...

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11 months ago
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Opinion | Musk Said No One Has Died Since Aid Was Cut. That Isn’t True. (Gift Article) A journey through the front lines of global poverty shows that when the world’s richest men slash aid for the world’s poorest children, the result is sickness, starvation and death.

Is this our legacy? We have to do better. UMCOR will be working to fill the gap. @umnews.bsky.social @umcor.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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1 year ago

Faith-based health facilties are on the front lines providing care at great personal risk.

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1 year ago

UMCOR is responding to complex emergencies around the globe. UMCOR is needed now more than ever. Keep UMCOR in mind for UMCOR Sunday. @umnews.bsky.social

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1 year ago

Great idea. I have so many!!

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1 year ago
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Celebrating Central Conference Female Bishops’ Leadership in Counteracting Xenophobia, Addressing Racism, and Fostering Intercultural Competency | ResourceUMC The General Commission on Religion and Race celebrates the leadership of female Bishops in the Central Conference during Women's History Month.

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! The General Commission on Religion and Race celebrates the accomplishments of the first women to serve as #UMC bishops in Africa, Europe and Asia.

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1 year ago

Happy International Women's Day! Many of the UMCOR communities are supported and led by powerful women. Today is their day!! @umcor.bsky.social @umnews.bsky.social

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1 year ago

I am proud to be part of this team and grateful for all of our global partners. @umnews.bsky.social

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1 year ago
UMCOR | Real Hope Here & Everywhere

UMCOR is hard at work helping the most vulnerable throughout the world. UMCOR has Real Hope Here and Everywhere

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1 year ago
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Join us in prayer for the people in North and South Carolina currently being impacted by dozens of wildfires. We are in communication with the affected annual conferences.

To support U.S. disaster response and recovery efforts, donate here: bit.ly/umcorusdr

#BeUMC #carolinas #wildfire

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1 year ago

Great work happening as we continue care for migrant communities globally.

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1 year ago
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Decades of diplomacy set back. UMCOR stands with the people of Ukraine.

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1 year ago
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U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails.

Lives will be lost. UMCOR's role has never been more important.

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...

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