Tag: United Methodist Committee on Relief
Spring disaster response continues
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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.
Hope on the border
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The Rev. Jack Amick, UMCOR’s Director of Global Migration, talks about the human side of migration at the U.S.-Mexico Border. He has experienced both great sadness as well as hope.
Early Reponse Team trainings set
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Two Early Response Team training sessions have been organized for this spring. Be ready to step in when disaster strikes.
UMCOR a neighbor to all
![University students with Cleaning Buckets](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Cleaning-Bucket-Challenge.jpg)
From disaster relief to crop security, the United Methodist Committee on Relief provides well-implemented and faith-based assistance to all God’s people.
Flood victims savor 'God moments'
![Women in flooded driveway](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Midwest-flood-2019.jpg)
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’
![Family in a box floating on flood waters](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Cyclone-Mozambique.jpg)
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
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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
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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.
UMCOR needs you on March 31
![Cleaning Buckets being made ready for use after storms in the southern U.S.](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Disaster-Alabama-2019.jpg)
UMCOR Sunday, a church-wide special offering that pays the administrative costs of UMCOR, is coming in four weeks. Your gifts support the 100% promise.
Get ready for UMCOR Sunday
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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.