Introducing the new Creation Care Network app! 🌱 Connecting with fellow eco-friendly United Methodists is easier than ever. Download the app now! Apple App Store: bit.ly/CCNAppleStore Google Play Store: bit.ly/CCNGooglePla...

In August, sixteen Methodist pastors of the United Methodist Mission in Honduras gathered for a three-day retreat in Tegucigalpa, focusing on their pastoral calling.

Introducing our newest group of Global Ministries Mission Volunteers! 🤲 This group participated in our second training of 2025—August 4-7 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California! Apply to attend the final Mission Volunteers training of 2025—Nov. 10-13 in Fayetteville, AK: umcmission.org/work/mission...

#WorldCommunionSunday is one month away — October 5, 2025! 👐 Through this Special Sunday offering, United Methodists support the education and development of students of many cultures and countries around the world and invest in more inclusive and globally represented church leadership.

From July 24-28, 60 young adults from eight European countries gathered for the first major Methodist youth meeting of its kind in 12 years in Cluj-Napoca, Romania! 👏

Join us THIS THURSDAY—September 4 at 7 p.m. ET—for our next #STILLINMISSION episode! 🌍 Hear from missionaries Rachel Therieh, Miriam Safford, J.J. Park and T. Park as they share how they are responding to God's call to serve in countries around the world. Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Hear from the Rev. Dexter Ceballos, a United Methodist missionary, on how his "second life" led him to Mongolia, and how Mongolian United Methodists are living into the mission of The United Methodist Church — to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. #BeUMC

Global Ministries has joined with Churches for Middle East Peace and 20 other faith-based partners in calling for Israel to stop its unfolding military offensive in Gaza City.

Staff and representatives from Global Ministries visited annual conference gatherings across the U.S. over the past few months. A few are pictured below! The United Methodist Church thrives in connection and the vital work of mission wouldn't be possible without our conference partnerships! #BeUMC

“This pilgrimage changed me. It taught me that peace begins not just in policy or protest – but in presence. It begins when we show up, listen deeply and allow ourselves to be transformed by the stories of others.” — Katie Paul, Young Adult Pilgrimage of Peace delegate, Oklahoma Annual Conference

By becoming an EarthKeeper, the Rev. Andy Stoker has deepened his commitment to serve as a caretaker of the Earth to ensure current and future generations experience the blessings of God's creation.

Looking for a way to put your faith into action? As a Global Ministries Mission Volunteer, you'll embark on a long-term service opportunity in fields like education, creation care or refugee support. The final 2025 training is November 10-13 in Fayetteville, AR.: umcmission.org/mission-volunteers

The EarthKeepers training helped Dr. Tolbert Nyenswah expand the scope of his education and experience as he seeks to faithfully serve communities impacted by environmental injustices. The next EarthKeepers training is Oct. 2-5 in Des Moines, Washington. Apply by 8/21: umcmission.org/EarthKeepers/

In early July, a delegation of staff from Global Ministries and members of Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, traveled to Bangui, Central African Republic, to witness the dedication of the first United Methodist Church facility in the country.

Learn how drastic changes to the Direct Pay federal tax credit program for clean energy will impact opportunities for U.S. churches to "go green." Also, read success stories of laity from three United Methodist churches that have completed solar projects with funding from the Direct Pay program.

Tomorrow, August 7, join missionaries Abigayle Bolado, Kutela Katembo and Nana Kutela Fatuma Katembo as they share how they are responding to God's call to serve around the world. 🌏 Register for this #StillinMission episode here: zoom.us/meeting/regi... #BeUMC #FindYourMission

As Global Ministries celebrates #WorldBreastfeedingWeek in partnership with UMC health boards, hear from Catherine Norman, health board coordinator in the Sierra Leone Conference, on the impact of breastfeeding on communities in Sierra Leone: umcmission.org/story/the-im... #BeUMC #WBW2025

Explore these slides to learn how Global Ministries’ Global Health program is increasing breastfeeding benefits in communities worldwide by supporting awareness and education initiatives. Learn more and make a gift to support this work in Global Health: umcmission.org/advance-proj... #WBW2025

As #WorldBreastfeedingWeek continues, we highlight the ways that breastfeeding strengthens the health of mothers and children and supports the overall health of communities. Global Ministries supports breastfeeding awareness and education initiatives within UMC health facilities.

¡Qué bueno es estar juntos! 🙌 Learn more about the significance of the Latin America and the Caribbean Mission Partner Consultation, the most expansive meeting of Methodist partners in the region in recent decades: umcmission.org/story/method...

Join us in congratulating the 42 young adults who were commissioned as Global Mission Fellows on July 18 in Accra, Ghana! 👏 Learn more about the unique callings of the 2025-2027 cohort of Global Mission Fellows: umcmission.org/story/young-... #BeUMC #gmfellows

Mark Casper's participation in the EarthKeepers training developed his energy savings project idea into a ministry that helps the vulnerable and lives out the vision of his local church. Learn more and apply for the next training — Oct. 2-5 in Des Moines, Washington: umcmission.org/EarthKeepers/

This Friday, July 18, at 3 p.m. GMT/11 a.m. ET, you're invited to a livestreamed commissioning service for the 2025-2027 cohort of Global Mission Fellows! RSVP here: www.facebook.com/share/1ET2aT... #BeUMC #gmfellows

On June 30, 2025, Methodist leaders gathered in Seoul to celebrate 100 years of Methodist mission in Korea! Learn more about the history of Methodist mission in Korea and get an inside look at the centennial celebration: umcmission.org/story/celebr... #BeUMC

As a Global Ministries EarthKeeper, you can lead creation care projects in your community, like: 🌱 Planting native plants to support your local ecosystem. ☀️ Installing solar panels on your church's roof. 💧 Increasing clean water access. Apply here: umcmission.org/EarthKeepers/

In 2024, we connected United Methodists in mission and alleviated human suffering in more than 100 countries around the world. Explore our full 2024 Impact Report here: umcmission.org/global-minis... #BeUMC

Join us for our next #STILLINMISSION episode on Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. ET! Hear from missionaries Alma and Richard Navarro, Sung Il Lee and Joy Prim on how they are responding to God's call to serve Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi... #BeUMC

On April 27, United Methodists in the Central African Republic (CAR) worshipped in their new church building in Bangui for the first time! Learn more about Global Ministries' involvement in the establishment of this church building: umcmission.org/story/a-new-...

Africa University and Global Ministries have committed to a four-year partnership that will strengthen AU's research and innovation efforts in agriculture and public health. This partnership will mitigate the impact of cuts to international aid and share expertise. umcmission.org/press-releas...

Content from the General Commission on Race and Religion. What does Juneteenth mean for Christians today? It’s an opportunity to celebrate freedom, confront injustice, and align our hearts with God’s ongoing work of liberation. Learn more at: www.r2hub.org/library/what... #Juneteenth

Introducing our new Sustainable Response Technology (SRT) Library! ☀️ As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins, these tools will equip United Methodist responders with renewable power and water sources when infrastructure access is cut due to disasters or other situations. youtu.be/eBvuKEm0xxI

Time is running out to apply to attend the next Mission Volunteers training session —August 4-7 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California! Apply today: umcmission.org/mission-volu... #FINDYOURMISSION #BeUMC

Our EarthKeepers program can help you plan a creation care project in your local community! The fall training will be in-person, Oct. 2-5, in Des Moines, Washington. Learn more and apply here: umcmission.org/EarthKeepers/ #BeUMC #FaithAndCreation #CareForTheEarth #Sustainability #Environment

The Asian American Language Ministry (AALM) grant offers support to #AsianAmerican churches or groups in the #UMC with a focus on leadership development, church growth, language resources or ministry with the poor. Learn more: umcmission.org/multiethnic-... #AAPI #BeUMC #AAPIHM

Put your faith into action. Become a Mission Volunteer! 👐 Apply now in time to attend the next training session of 2025—August 4-7 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California: umcmission.org/mission-volu... #FINDYOURMISSION #BeUMC

Read more about last Friday's commencement ceremony at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, where General Secretary Roland Fernandes was given an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree: umcmission.org/story/garret... #BeUMC

Don't miss your opportunity to become an EarthKeeper in 2025! 🌎 Apply for the Fall in-person training — Oct. 2-5 in Des Moines, Washington: umcmission.org/EarthKeepers/ #BeUMC

We join the world in congratulating Cardinal Robert Prevost, a former missionary, who was elected Pope Leo XIV today. In the spirit of Christian unity, we welcome the leadership of Pope Leo XIV and pray for the flourishing of all God’s people. #pope #conclave #Conclave2025 #PopeFrancis

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Did you know that the Asian American Language Ministry Plan and the Pacific Islander Ministry Plan of the #UMC offer grants that support the ministry of racial-ethnic congregations? umcmission.org/multiethnic-... #AAPIHeritageMonth #BeUMC

Swipe to discover how grants from Global Ministries and UMCOR are aiding those impacted by severe flooding in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Want to support this work? Give to our International Disaster Response efforts: umcmission.org/advance-proj... #BeUMC #PrayforCongo

Our faith calls us to "welcome the stranger." Now more than ever, your voice is needed to stand with refugees and immigrants. Join us in signing the Church World Service ecumenical declaration: cwsconnect.org/ecumenical-d... #BeUMC

From school kits for children in remote South Dakota, to a weekly Sunday community dinner in Oregon — learn how gifts to the annual Native American Ministries Sunday offering develop and strengthen Native American ministries across the U.S. Give generously on May 4, 2025: donate.gcfa.org/nams

In this recap of their recent meeting, see how the directors of the Global Ministries, UMCOR and Higher Education and Ministry boards discussed ways to respond to the increased needs of vulnerable communities worldwide. They also approved new grants. umcmission.org/board-meetin... #BeUMC

On this #EarthDay, we are reflecting on Pope Francis's remarkable environmental leadership, not only for the Catholic Church but also for the global Christian community. Join us in prayer using this section of Francis' Laudato si' encyclical. #BeUMC #PopeFrancis #LaudatoSi #EarthWeek

Join missionaries Joy Eva Bohol and Trisha Manns at the next Still in Mission episode —May 1 at 12 p.m. ET! 🤲 Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi... #BeUMC

Following the joint spring board meeting, staff from Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry met for an Asia Strategy Consultation to discuss future ministry priorities in the region. #BeUMC

Mission Volunteers Nancy Potter and George Gull have traveled to Costa Rica 9 times to serve with Agua Viva Serves, a non-profit ministry that provides sustainable and clean water to remote communities in the country. Learn more about our Mission Volunteers program: umcmission.org/mission-volu...

Today is Palm Sunday! 🌿 Honor the first day of Holy Week by reading this reflection from Global Ministries missionary Ellyn Dubberly, who is serving with the Evangelical Methodist Church in Central America: umcmission.org/reflection/e... #BeUMC #HolyWeek2025 #HolyWeek #PalmSunday2025 #PalmSunday

On this final day of the joint spring board meeting, we give thanks to our board members for their commitment to the work of Global Ministries, UMCOR, and Higher Education and Ministry! #BeUMC

"How is GBGM extending the compassion and hope of God in these times of uncertainty and change?" Hear from board member Dr. Beth Corrie. #BeUMC