We are proud to support @umcmission.bsky.social Climate Justice with sales of our "God First Created Wind and Solar" design. Global Ministries and combatting the effects of climate change on the ground in countries all over the wold. Get yours today. #ClimateJustice #UMC

With a new reverse osmosis system funded by UMCOR, Trinity UMC in Naivasha, Kenya, is providing free and low-cost clean water to about 5,000 people, reducing illnesses caused by fluoride-rich water from the area's borehole and strengthening trust in their community. https://bit.ly/4wes19o #BeUMC

Through an additional grant in 2026, Global Ministries and UMCOR are continuing their support of the Rural Women's Development Society as it addresses food insecurity, preserves culinary traditions, and provides livelihoods to Palestinian women in the West Bank. https://bit.ly/4wdhhbD #WestBank

Over the last seven years, Metropolitan UMC in Alabama has grown a food pantry that initially served five people a month into a ministry that now serves more than 9,000 families a year, with a clinic, prison re-entry, court programming, and more. But Metropolitan UMC isn't stopping here.⬇️

Discipleship Ministries, @umcmission.bsky.social, @gbhem.bsky.social and United Methodist Communications have launched a dedicated website on their plan for unification. See press release www.umc.org/en/content/u... See website www.resourceumc.org/en/churchwid...

Juneteenth is an opportunity for Christians to celebrate freedom, confront injustice, and align our hearts with God’s ongoing work of liberation. Explore this resource from the United Methodist General Commission on Religion and Race: https://www.r2hub.org/library/what-is-juneteenth #Juneteenth

In Zimbabwe, youth are being empowered to resist substance abuse and reduce stigma using music, dance, and art through "Pillars & Plants," a Global Ministries-funded and Africa University-led project. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vQEO1N #BeUMC #SayNoToDrugs

We are proud to support @umcmission.bsky.social Climate Justice with sales of our "God First Created Wind and Solar" design. Global Ministries and combatting the effects of climate change on the ground in countries all over the wold. Get yours today. #ClimateJustice #UMC

Meet Cristina Lang, a 2025 Mission Volunteer who served at the Ketchikan Hostel, which offers safe, inexpensive overnight accommodations open to all ages and is owned and operated by Ketchikan First United Methodist Church in Alaska! 🤲

A @umcmission.bsky.social grant project started last year to help get food to people who need it will be launched again in 2026 with a revised structure. The Feeding Our Neighbors program will award up to 10 grants, each for $20,000, to annual conferences who apply. umcmission.org/story/global...

Hear from Lorraine Charinda, Global Ministries missionary and agricultural specialist, on how building sustainable livelihoods through the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative has transformed what mission means to her and the communities she serves in the Democratic Republic of Congo. #BeUMC

Despite being stretched due to conflict in the West Bank, the Princess Basma Centre, supported by Global Ministries, remains one of the only places where children with advanced disabilities like Ruqayya and their families can receive affordable care. Learn more: bit.ly/3SvBaMd #WestBank

When United Methodists work as one, our impact is stronger. Join Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry in responding to the needs of our changing world by loving boldly, serving joyfully and leading courageously in local communities and worldwide connections. Share this video! #BeUMC

As hunger and economic uncertainty increase in families across the U.S. in 2026, Global Ministries is relaunching the Feeding Our Neighbors initiative, with applications accepted from United Methodist annual conferences rather than local congregations.

Emerging church and community leaders — apply for Global Ministries' Leadership Development and Scholarships Program! Support is available for international and U.S.-based students preparing to serve communities in need. Apply by July 20: https://bit.ly/49Mb4L5 #BeUMC

Explore opportunities to support and get involved in United Methodist mission and ministry with Global Ministries, UMCOR and Higher Education and Ministry! https://umcmission.org/get-involved #BeUMC #InMissionTogether

United Methodist clergy, laity, and leaders — share and support the work of Global Ministries, UMCOR, and Higher Education and Ministry with your faith community using these videos, posters, flyers, and more! https://bit.ly/3PqZ4Y9 #BeUMC

Join us in prayer for those affected by the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. This strain of the virus, which has no vaccine, is rapidly spreading across a region already suffering from conflict and lack of healthcare access. ⬇️

As students across the U.S. face greater financial pressure due to cuts to student support programs, new grants from Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry will help United Methodist-related colleges and universities offer food and essential supplies to their students. bit.ly/3RkAE3k

Mission school journeys toward climate justice: A United Methodist tree-planting initiative in Zimbabwe is providing a living classroom for students while strengthening environmental awareness.

In rural Cochise County, Arizona, Chiricahua Community Health Centers are caring for more than the health needs of their patients. ❤️⬇️

Introducing Vernona Dismuke, the first discussion leader for our five-week book discussion on "Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists" by Leah Penniman! Join this study with fellow environmentally conscious readers! 🔗 bit.ly/umcbewstudy #BeUMC

We give thanks to our staff, missionaries, and General Secretary Roland Fernandes who represented Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry at United Women in Faith Assembly!

UMC clergy and laity — honor #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth by completing this suicide prevention video training. 💚 This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to prevent suicide, respond to crises, and support individuals and families affected by suicide loss.⬇️

Are you at United Women in Faith Assembly 2026? Stop by the Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry booth to learn more about the mission and ministry of The United Methodist Church! #BeUMC #Assembly2026

Are you an emerging church and community leader seeking to expand your education in theology, health, community development or human rights? Explore our Leadership Development and Scholarships Program, with support for international and U.S.-based applicants. umcmission.org/work/church-... #BeUMC

In Eastern Angola, United Methodists have launched an agricultural initiative that is transforming communities and reshaping lives. ⬇️

Not so long ago, the food pantry at Metropolitan #UMC in Montgomery, Ala., fed five people a month. Today it serves 9,000 families a year and offers a clinic, help with housing and other ministries. A grant from @umcmission.bsky.social played a part in the expansion.

Introducing our newest group of Global Ministries Mission Volunteers, trained from May 4-7 in Minneapolis, Minnesota! 🌎 Ready to embark on a long-term service opportunity? Apply to attend the next training session — October 26-29 in Tampa, Florida: bit.ly/UMCmissionvo... #FINDYOURMISSION #BeUMC

Church supports Congolese refugees in Burundi: The United Methodist Church, with funding from @umcor.bsky.social, is providing humanitarian aid and vital infrastructure to more than 22,000 refugees from Congo living at the Musenyi camp in Burundi.

Today, 14 Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry staff were recognized for reaching significant Years-of-Service milestones! 🎉⬇️

This week, Bishop Kalema Tambwe Antoine, episcopal leader of the East Congo Episcopal Area, met with General Secretary Roland Fernandes and other staff at the Global Ministries office in Atlanta, Georgia. #BeUMC

The E. Stanley Jones Foundation, #UMC @gbhem.bsky.social and @umcmission.bsky.social have partnered to develop a suicide prevention video training course.

After the COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant drop in women's church participation, Methodist women in Honduras recognized the need for revival. #BeUMC #Honduras #WomenInMinistry

With decades of experience developing ministries in Cameroon, the Rev. Collins Etchi Ako, a missionary with the East Congo Episcopal Area, is rebuilding and strengthening United Methodist mission and ministry in communities devastated by conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 💙

Join Global Ministries' Environmental Sustainability unit for a book discussion on "Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists" by Leah Penniman. 🌎 📆 Thursdays from 1-2:15 p.m. ET from May 28 to June 25, 2026. 💻 Online via Zoom. 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/42ku1QF #BeUMC

Don't miss your opportunity to connect with missionaries Belinda Forbes, HyoJin Kim, Collins Etchi Ako and Dennis Daniel Maada Sandy at the next #StillInMission — Thursday, May 7 at 12 p.m. ET! 🔗 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3OfHQg5#StillInMission #BeUMC #missionaries

Learn more about the recent Global Ministries, UMCOR and Higher Education and Ministry joint board meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, including updates on key initiatives, in this recap: https://umcmission.org/story/rooted-in-partnership-and-hope #BeUMC

$24 Million. As of April 2026, that's how much "This Moment Matters" has distributed across hundreds of grants to partners in the areas of food security, education, health, migration, and peace. Learn more about the impact of "This Moment Matters" so far: https://bit.ly/tmm-24-million

Today is #WorldMalariaDay. As malaria deaths and infections rise due to cuts in foreign aid funding, Global Ministries is adapting its decades-long malaria response into a more integrated and widespread strategy, prioritizing innovative prevention and treatment practices. bit.ly/umcwmd2026#WorldMalariaDay #BeUMC

Through his role as an Education and Child Development Officer with Children of Zion Village, Ernest Mudzengerere will advocate for sustainable systems that promote education, mental health, and child protection in Namibia. https://bit.ly/4tZPBFO #BeUMC

The Asian American Language Ministry (AALM) Committee held its annual meeting from April 21-22 at the Global Ministries office in Atlanta, Georgia, where they affirmed their 2026 strategic goals and budget. #BeUMC #AAPIHeritageMonth #AAPIMonth

Happy Earth Day! 🌏 This year, Global Ministries is celebrating the 10th anniversary of our EarthKeepers program, which has trained and supported more than 450 United Methodists leading creation care work in their churches and communities across the U.S. 🔗 www.umnews.org/en/news/fait... #EarthDay

We in the #UMC wish you a blessed #EarthDay. Please enjoy this story on the EarthKeeper movement within The United Methodist Church, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

Tomorrow is #EarthDay! 🌍 Celebrate by purchasing a "God First Created Wind & Solar" t-shirt from Jusfaith Apparel! Profits from each sale support our United Methodist environmental sustainability initiatives. https://jusfaith.com/product/god-first-created-wind-solar-unisex-t-shirt/#EarthDay #BeUMC

Mary Johnston Hospital, a United Methodist health facility in the Philippines, will serve as the first accredited and certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) center outside of the U.S., thanks to a proposal approved by the GBGM and GBHEM boards at their recent meeting. 🎉 🔗 bit.ly/4cx4Xun

Today is Native American Ministries Sunday! 💙 Your gift today supports the education and leadership of Native American pastors and community leaders in The United Methodist Church. Give here: donate.gcfa.org/nams #BeUMC #NativeAmericans #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousPeoplesDay

BREAKING NEWS: Four general agencies — United Methodist Communications, Discipleship Ministries, Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry — are making plans to become one. Legislation to unify the agencies will be going to General Conference. www.umnews.org/en/news/4-ch...

Hear from Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball, the president of GBHEM's board of directors and episcopal leader of the Western Pennsylvania Episcopal Area, as she reflects on the power of the United Methodist connection during the recent GBGM, UMCOR and GBHEM joint board meeting in Nairobi, Kenya. #BeUMC

Hear from Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai, the vice president of GBHEM's board of directors and episcopal leader of the Iowa Episcopal Area, as she celebrates the impact of Global Ministries' Yambasu Agriculture Initiative in Naivasha, Kenya. #BeUMC