Tag: UMCOR

Flood victims savor 'God moments'

Every square inch of Nebraska may be flooded before the waters recede, says Great Plains Disaster Response Coordinator. They are one of  7 Midwest states hit by a “bomb cyclone.”

‘We thank God we are alive’

United Methodists gathered at an ecumenical service to support cyclone survivors as relief efforts ramped up in the hardest-hit areas of Mozambique. 

UMCOR mobilizes from Africa to Iowa

As UMCOR Sunday approaches, UMCOR is working on the scene of flooding in mid-America and a cyclone in southern Africa.

UMCOR is on the job in Michigan Conference

The Michigan Conference’s new Coordinator of Disaster Recovery Ministries, Nancy Money, talks about the future of disaster preparedness in the state, and the importance of strong support for UMCOR Sunday. 

Get ready for UMCOR Sunday

March 31, 2019 is UMCOR Sunday, an opportunity to give generously to cover the operational and administrative costs of love in action during time of crisis. 

Michigan VIMs assist Puerto Rico

  A 7-member team organized by The East Winds District left Michigan and served in Puerto Rico for a week in January. They now see the world with new eyes.

Agriculture a ‘game-changer’ in Africa

UMC bishops in Africa pledged to transform agriculture from subsistence farming to commercial ventures that can financially support the church. 

Disaster Recovery Coordinator named

  Thanks to a major grant from UMCOR, the Michigan Conference has hired Nancy Money to serve as the new Coordinator of Disaster Recovery Ministries.

Methodists in Mexico care for migrants

As Methodists in Mexico open hearts to migrants at the border, they find the caravan is about people not politics.

Earthkeepers bring joy to the world

As headlines communicate prophetic pronouncements about the future of planet earth, United Methodists celebrate the season of Advent as a time for making peace with all creation.