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

During Lent, our devotion series "Who Is My Neighbor?" encouraged United Methodists to answer God's call to "welcome the stranger" by caring for migrants. Looking for a way to respond to this call during Eastertide? Encourage your church to apply for a Mustard Seed Migration Grant! bit.ly/umcormsmg

Native American Ministries Sunday is THIS Sunday — April 19, 2026. 💙 On this day, United Methodists come together to honor and support Indigenous peoples and communities, ensuring they have strong representation and leadership within the church. Learn more: www.umc.org/en/how-we-se... #BeUMC

Seventeen new UMC missionaries were commissioned by Global Ministries during a joyful service in Nairobi, Kenya, taking their place participating in God’s mission around the world. 🔗 Learn more and meet the missionaries: https://bit.ly/48rPBpP #BeUMC #Missionaries #GBGM

Kwaheri from Kenya! After the board meeting's closing worship, a group picture was taken, which included board members, staff, bishops from East Africa districts, missionaries, guests and members of Trinity UMC.

General Secretary Roland Fernandes welcomed the boards of directors of GBGM and GBHEM to their Spring meeting during his report today. He encouraged both boards to lead and serve as peacemakers, emphasizing the urgent need for faithful global engagement in this time of deep instability. #BeUMC

General Secretary Roland Fernandes welcomed the boards of directors of GBGM and GBHEM to their Spring meeting during his report today. He encouraged both boards to lead and serve as peacemakers, emphasizing the urgent need for faithful global engagement in this time of deep instability. #BeUMC

Today is #WorldHealthDay! 🚑 In 2025, our Global Health unit expanded its efforts to prevent disease, provide care, and save lives, especially as cuts to foreign aid have increased suffering and risk for millions of vulnerable people.  #BeUMC #healthcare #healthcareforall

Join us this Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Africa Time for a special livestreamed missionary commissioning service, where we will celebrate 17 new missionaries and send them forth into long-term service around the world! bit.ly/kenya-commissioning-2026 #BeUMC

Looking for a way to put your faith into action this year? 🤔 Apply to become a Global Ministries Mission Volunteer! Learn more and apply to attend this year's final training in the U.S. — October 26-29, 2026: umcmission.org/work/mission...

Did you know that churches in the U.S. can receive federal incentives for solar energy projects? ☀️ Join us on April 20 at 3 p.m. for our "Direct Pay" webinar to learn more about filing for the federal incentive for your congregation’s solar installation! Register: bit.ly/umcsolarwebinar #BeUMC

Seeds of hope are being planted by the Deaf Ministry Farming Project, an initiative providing food, income and empowerment opportunities to members of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community in Mutare, Zimbabwe. https://umcmission.org/story/deaf-ministry-farming-project-brings-hope-to-mutare #BeUMC

Through the awarding of 5 new grants to mission partners, the Encounter with Christ permanent fund, a ministry partnership between the MCCA, CIEMAL, and Global Ministries, has provided $2 million in total support to social justice, evangelism, and community outreach ministries in the region.

Dr. Tendai Manyeza serves as a medical doctor and missionary at The United Methodist Church Hospital in Kissy, Sierra Leone, a facility that has provided vital health care services, including general care, an eye clinic and maternal and newborn care, to the community of Freetown for over 40 years.

Join in prayer with the Rev. Grace (Eunha) Choi, missionary in residence at the Atlanta office of Global Ministries, and read the full reflection written by her and her husband, the Rev. Jay (Jaehyoung) Choi, who is also a missionary in residence, here: https://bit.ly/3NQEaB5 #BeUMC

Meet missionaries Tendai Manyeza, Roberta Cynthia Vieria Rios Lage, Kenneth Koome Nkando, and Rhealyn Calacsan and hear how they are following God's call to mission at the next #StillInMission episode — April 2 at 12 p.m. ET! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/HKw8FXbJSGex_e0AlFOiJA#/registration

In 2019, Metropolitan UMC in Montgomery, Alabama, had a food pantry that served about 5 people a month. As the COVID-19 pandemic hit and they listened to community members share their needs, church members and leaders knew they needed to do more. 👐⬇️

Meet the Rev. Crystal Paul-Watson, one of the trainers for the upcoming EarthKeepers online training — May 1-16, 2026!🌱 #BeUMC #CreationCare #ecofriendly #EarthDay #environmentalsustainability

With support from GBGM, nearly 70 members of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community marched in Mutare, Zimbabwe, on Dec. 6, 2025, raising awareness of the daily challenges they face and advocating for a society where they are heard, understood and respected. umcmission.org/story/deaf-a... #BeUMC

Meet the Rev. Cruz-Edwin Santos, who will lead the Spanish-language group during the upcoming EarthKeepers online training — May 1-16, 2026!🌱 #BeUMC #CreationCare #ecofriendly #EarthDay #environmentalsustainability

Sunday, March 22, is #WorldWaterDay! 💧 Discover how recent Global Ministries Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH) projects are increasing access to clean and safe water and improving the lives of vulnerable people in Bolivia, Cameroon, Liberia and Sierra Leone: umcmission.org/story/women-...

Interested in leading creation care ministries in your community? Then don't miss your opportunity to attend the Spring 2026 EarthKeepers online training! 🌱⬇️ #BeUMC #EarthKeepers #environmentaljustice #ecofriendly #ecofriendlyliving

Meet Scott Burt and Chrys Meador, 2025 Mission Volunteers! 🤲

Shiela Mae Aguilar-Hablan, a Global Mission Fellow serving with the Mission for Migrant Workers in Hong Kong, is walking with migrants through their daily lives, providing stability and comfort as they face various hardships, including loneliness, labor disputes and illegal termination.

GBGM joins the College of Bishops of the Methodist Church of Mexico in offering prayers for peace as communities across the country face violence and the disruption of daily life in the wake of the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, a longtime cartel leader. umcmission.org/news-stateme...

On this Ash Wednesday, General Secretary Roland Fernandes invites you to discern how you can reflect the love, compassion and justice of Jesus Christ during the season of Lent. #BeUMC #AshWednesday #Lent

Join us on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. ET for "The Canopy of Creation: Tree Equity and Climate Justice Webinar," sponsored by Global Ministries and Creation Justice Ministries. Register here: www.creationjustice.org/canopywebina... #BeUMC

Learn more about these EarthKeepers and their impactful ministries, and apply for the next EarthKeepers training in May: umcmission.org/story/is-god... #BeUMC