Pray and give for fire response

Prayers are needed for residents and responders as the threat of high winds is expected to fan fire raging at 11 locations in California. 

UMCOR’s Norma Kehrberg dies

Norma J. Kehrberg, a longtime missionary and first woman to lead a major Protestant disaster relief agency, died Oct. 6 at 81.

Storms come and go, while UMCOR stays

First in. Last out. As UMCOR and UMVIM begin response to Dorian, they continue to bring help and hope to those recovering from storms named Maria, Irma, Harvey, and Michael.

Bahamas cope with Dorian’s trauma

Rev. Kenneth Lewis, Methodist superintendent in the Bahamas, has experienced numerous hurricanes, but he says Hurricane Dorian was “worst by far.” He says, “I prayed every minute of the storm.”

UMCOR demonstrates best practices

You can bet, when you hear something’s brewing on the Weather Channel, the United Methodist Committee on Relief is already starting to prepare the best response for what lies ahead.

UMCOR jump starts Dorian relief

Hurricane Dorian is now taking its last swipe on the east coast of the United States. UMCOR watches progress. Dollars and supplies are on the way to the hard-hit Bahamas.

They care during the storms of life

Michigan is a pleasant place to live. However, it’s good to know that, when the inevitable storms strike, there are leaders ready to provide assistance and hope.

Michigan volunteers nail it for Jesus

This is the first in a series, “Volunteer with a Michigan Mission,” shared by the Michigan Conference Volunteer in Mission Coordinator, Jody Pratt.

Help care for the children of God!

United Methodists are fulfilling their call to do service and advocacy giving relief to some of the world’s 68 million  displaced people, including children and families at the US-Mexico border. 

Spring disaster response continues

United Methodist conferences and congregations are ramping up their response to the many disasters that occurred around the country this spring. UMCOR is supporting their efforts at clean-up and assistance.