Category: World

Lara Martin named UMCOR chief exec

Global Ministries announces the new director of the United Methodist Committee on Relief is Lara S. Martin, effective Feb. 3.

Love of UMC moved plan forward

A panel of United Methodists and their chief mediator, Kenneth Feinberg, explain how the Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation plan was formed. Read more and view the video here.

Puerto Rico recovers from quakes

Puerto Rico has trembled in a series of earthquakes over the holidays. Gifts to Advance #901670 will support relief efforts by UMCOR and REHACE.

Social Principles head to GC2020

The Social Principles now head to General Conference for approval after eight years of study, writing, and reflection. They are a significant expression of the Wesleyan commitment to social holiness.

Reaction aplenty to separation plan

Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsai, chief connectional officer of The United Methodist Church, is among those sharing thoughts on the new plan for possible separation of The United Methodist Church.

Leaders offer separation plan

On January 3rd, a diverse, 16-member team of church leaders, offered a separation proposal that would preserve The United Methodist Church while allowing traditionalist-minded congregations to form a new denomination.

Young missionary dies in Zimbabwe

Tawanda Chandiwana, one of three Global Mission Fellows detained in the Philippines in the summer of 2018, dies in Zimbabwe. He is remembered as a man of strong faith.

Merry Christmas to our missionaries

“From everywhere. To everywhere.” There are 350 UM missionaries serving in 65 countries around the world. Seven of them are in Michigan.

Pastor Ago’s vision for Haiti

While bad news dominates headlines about Haiti, Pastor Jean-Jacques Agones brings relief with a sailboat and big dreams for a better life for his people in La Gonave.

Unite for global water justice

The Global Water Justice Summit aims at greater appreciation for water and everyday access to it. The goal is to consider that a missional commitment for the North Central Jurisdiction.