General Board of Global Ministries
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Equipping and transforming people and places for God's mission around the world. An agency of The United Methodist Church.
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Watch the Rev. Patrick Lewis, a Global Missionary serving with Give Ye Them To Eat (GYTTE) in Puebla, Mexico, share an excerpt from "Walking in Ixtepec," a reflection written by him and his wife, Deaconess Kimberly Lewis, who is also a Global Missionary with GYTTE.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
November 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Watch the Rev. Patrick Lewis, a Global Missionary serving with Give Ye Them To Eat (GYTTE) in Puebla, Mexico, share an excerpt from "Walking in Ixtepec," a reflection written by him and his wife, Deaconess Kimberly Lewis, who is also a Global Missionary with GYTTE.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
Pause for a moment and join us in prayer for students, teachers and leaders—that new pathways of access, inclusion and opportunity would open in these challenging times in higher education.
#BeUMC #EducationMatters #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
#BeUMC #EducationMatters #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
November 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Pause for a moment and join us in prayer for students, teachers and leaders—that new pathways of access, inclusion and opportunity would open in these challenging times in higher education.
#BeUMC #EducationMatters #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
#BeUMC #EducationMatters #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Brittney Daniel, a psychology major at Paine College, is committed to transforming young lives. Faith, determination and a scholarship from @gbhem.bsky.social are turning her vision of reforming the juvenile justice system into reality.
Support future leaders like Brittney: bit.ly/umceducation
Support future leaders like Brittney: bit.ly/umceducation
November 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Brittney Daniel, a psychology major at Paine College, is committed to transforming young lives. Faith, determination and a scholarship from @gbhem.bsky.social are turning her vision of reforming the juvenile justice system into reality.
Support future leaders like Brittney: bit.ly/umceducation
Support future leaders like Brittney: bit.ly/umceducation
Pause for a moment and join us in prayer for health care workers, caregivers, patients and all who've been impacted by funding disruptions to health programs around the world.
Support Global Ministries' Global Health efforts: bit.ly/umcgh
#BeUMC #CareForTheSick #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Support Global Ministries' Global Health efforts: bit.ly/umcgh
#BeUMC #CareForTheSick #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Pause for a moment and join us in prayer for health care workers, caregivers, patients and all who've been impacted by funding disruptions to health programs around the world.
Support Global Ministries' Global Health efforts: bit.ly/umcgh
#BeUMC #CareForTheSick #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Support Global Ministries' Global Health efforts: bit.ly/umcgh
#BeUMC #CareForTheSick #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Due to the overwhelming response to the Feeding Our Neighbors emergency food grants, we are temporarily pausing the acceptance of new applications. This pause will allow us time to review and process current submissions. We anticipate launching a new food security program in 2026.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Due to the overwhelming response to the Feeding Our Neighbors emergency food grants, we are temporarily pausing the acceptance of new applications. This pause will allow us time to review and process current submissions. We anticipate launching a new food security program in 2026.
#BeUMC
#BeUMC
As a Global Ministries Mission Volunteer, you'll serve with a community to lend your support in areas such as education, healthcare or refugee care.
Learn more and apply for one of our upcoming trainings in the U.S.:
May 4-7, 2026
October 26-29, 2026
umcmission.org/work/mission...
#BeUMC
Learn more and apply for one of our upcoming trainings in the U.S.:
May 4-7, 2026
October 26-29, 2026
umcmission.org/work/mission...
#BeUMC
November 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
As a Global Ministries Mission Volunteer, you'll serve with a community to lend your support in areas such as education, healthcare or refugee care.
Learn more and apply for one of our upcoming trainings in the U.S.:
May 4-7, 2026
October 26-29, 2026
umcmission.org/work/mission...
#BeUMC
Learn more and apply for one of our upcoming trainings in the U.S.:
May 4-7, 2026
October 26-29, 2026
umcmission.org/work/mission...
#BeUMC
We give thanks to the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference for their partnership and hospitality. We're especially grateful for Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball, who shared an uplifting message during the Retirement and Memorial Service, where four CCWs were memorialized, and one retiree was honored.
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
We give thanks to the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference for their partnership and hospitality. We're especially grateful for Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball, who shared an uplifting message during the Retirement and Memorial Service, where four CCWs were memorialized, and one retiree was honored.
The group was reminded of the power of connection, service, and shared mission through a day of service at the Mission Barn, a UMCOR Sager Brown affiliate warehouse, where they assembled UMCOR relief supply kits and built accessibility ramps.
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The group was reminded of the power of connection, service, and shared mission through a day of service at the Mission Barn, a UMCOR Sager Brown affiliate warehouse, where they assembled UMCOR relief supply kits and built accessibility ramps.
During their time together, the group shared and celebrated the work of the missionaries and Church and Community Workers in the communities they serve, strengthening their connection and collaboration in God's mission.
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
During their time together, the group shared and celebrated the work of the missionaries and Church and Community Workers in the communities they serve, strengthening their connection and collaboration in God's mission.
From Nov. 5-8, a group of Global Ministries missionaries, staff and Church and Community Workers (CCWs) gathered in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, for the 2025 U.S. and Canada Missionary Gathering!
#BeUMC #missionaries #mission #UMC #missionservice
#BeUMC #missionaries #mission #UMC #missionservice
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
From Nov. 5-8, a group of Global Ministries missionaries, staff and Church and Community Workers (CCWs) gathered in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, for the 2025 U.S. and Canada Missionary Gathering!
#BeUMC #missionaries #mission #UMC #missionservice
#BeUMC #missionaries #mission #UMC #missionservice
United Methodist leaders—explore these ready-to-use "This Moment Matters" giving campaign resources, designed to inspire your congregation or faith community to respond with courage and compassion to the needs of the vulnerable.
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#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
November 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
United Methodist leaders—explore these ready-to-use "This Moment Matters" giving campaign resources, designed to inspire your congregation or faith community to respond with courage and compassion to the needs of the vulnerable.
www.resourceumc.org/en/umc-resou...
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
www.resourceumc.org/en/umc-resou...
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters
As the year draws to a close, we stand at a critical crossroads.
Global instability, humanitarian crises and an erosion of support systems have put already struggling families and communities at further risk.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Global instability, humanitarian crises and an erosion of support systems have put already struggling families and communities at further risk.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
November 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
As the year draws to a close, we stand at a critical crossroads.
Global instability, humanitarian crises and an erosion of support systems have put already struggling families and communities at further risk.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Global instability, humanitarian crises and an erosion of support systems have put already struggling families and communities at further risk.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
This Moment Matters — because it's "who is my neighbor," not "who is my enemy."
Will you join us in welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry and caring for the sick?
Visit ThisMomentMatters.org
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Will you join us in welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry and caring for the sick?
Visit ThisMomentMatters.org
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
November 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This Moment Matters — because it's "who is my neighbor," not "who is my enemy."
Will you join us in welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry and caring for the sick?
Visit ThisMomentMatters.org
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Will you join us in welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry and caring for the sick?
Visit ThisMomentMatters.org
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
Our EarthKeepers virtual commissioning service is TOMORROW! 🎉
Join us at 8 p.m. ET on Facebook as we commission 72 new Global Ministries EarthKeepers from 24 annual conferences to lead creation care ministries across the U.S.!
RSVP here: www.facebook.com/share/1BjAGd...
#BeUMC #EcoFriendly
Join us at 8 p.m. ET on Facebook as we commission 72 new Global Ministries EarthKeepers from 24 annual conferences to lead creation care ministries across the U.S.!
RSVP here: www.facebook.com/share/1BjAGd...
#BeUMC #EcoFriendly
November 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Our EarthKeepers virtual commissioning service is TOMORROW! 🎉
Join us at 8 p.m. ET on Facebook as we commission 72 new Global Ministries EarthKeepers from 24 annual conferences to lead creation care ministries across the U.S.!
RSVP here: www.facebook.com/share/1BjAGd...
#BeUMC #EcoFriendly
Join us at 8 p.m. ET on Facebook as we commission 72 new Global Ministries EarthKeepers from 24 annual conferences to lead creation care ministries across the U.S.!
RSVP here: www.facebook.com/share/1BjAGd...
#BeUMC #EcoFriendly
As the U.S. government shutdown continues, more than 40 million people are expected to lose food assistance benefits beginning Nov. 1.
October 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
As the U.S. government shutdown continues, more than 40 million people are expected to lose food assistance benefits beginning Nov. 1.
On Nov. 6 at 12 p.m. ET, join missionaries Sarah Mae Gabuyo, Daniel Contreras, and Temba Nkomozepi as they share how they are responding to God's call to serve around the world. 🌏
Register for November's #StillinMission episode here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#BeUMC #FindYourMission
Register for November's #StillinMission episode here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#BeUMC #FindYourMission
October 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
On Nov. 6 at 12 p.m. ET, join missionaries Sarah Mae Gabuyo, Daniel Contreras, and Temba Nkomozepi as they share how they are responding to God's call to serve around the world. 🌏
Register for November's #StillinMission episode here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#BeUMC #FindYourMission
Register for November's #StillinMission episode here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#BeUMC #FindYourMission
Amid the 30-year humanitarian crisis in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, United Methodist health and disaster response ministries have emerged as beacons of hope for the displaced communities and camps in which they work.
#BeUMC #DRC #Congo #PrayforCongo #Goma
#BeUMC #DRC #Congo #PrayforCongo #Goma
October 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Amid the 30-year humanitarian crisis in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, United Methodist health and disaster response ministries have emerged as beacons of hope for the displaced communities and camps in which they work.
#BeUMC #DRC #Congo #PrayforCongo #Goma
#BeUMC #DRC #Congo #PrayforCongo #Goma
Join us in prayer for these 29 GMFs as they return to their places of assignment and continue to engage with the communities they're serving, connect the church in mission and grow in personal and social holiness.
October 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Join us in prayer for these 29 GMFs as they return to their places of assignment and continue to engage with the communities they're serving, connect the church in mission and grow in personal and social holiness.
We give thanks to Bishop Mande Muyombo of the North Katanga Episcopal Area, the Global Missionaries serving in Tanzania, General Secretary Roland Fernandes, Rev. Dr. Judy Chung, Global Ministries' executive director of Missionary Service, and our partnership with the Tanzania Annual Conference.
October 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
We give thanks to Bishop Mande Muyombo of the North Katanga Episcopal Area, the Global Missionaries serving in Tanzania, General Secretary Roland Fernandes, Rev. Dr. Judy Chung, Global Ministries' executive director of Missionary Service, and our partnership with the Tanzania Annual Conference.
During their time together, the GMFs shared the ways they've seen God working in their own lives and in the communities they serve.
October 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
During their time together, the GMFs shared the ways they've seen God working in their own lives and in the communities they serve.
From October 14-24, 2025, the Global Mission Fellows (GMFs) 2024-2026 Cohort gathered together for the first time in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for their mid-term event!
October 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
From October 14-24, 2025, the Global Mission Fellows (GMFs) 2024-2026 Cohort gathered together for the first time in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for their mid-term event!
Join us on Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. ET when we commission 72 new Global Ministries EarthKeepers during an online service on our Facebook Page! 🪴
RSVP for the online service: www.facebook.com/share/1Hu3xJ...
#BeUMC #CreationCare #EnvironmentalSustainability #EcoFriendly #EcoJustice
RSVP for the online service: www.facebook.com/share/1Hu3xJ...
#BeUMC #CreationCare #EnvironmentalSustainability #EcoFriendly #EcoJustice
October 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Join us on Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. ET when we commission 72 new Global Ministries EarthKeepers during an online service on our Facebook Page! 🪴
RSVP for the online service: www.facebook.com/share/1Hu3xJ...
#BeUMC #CreationCare #EnvironmentalSustainability #EcoFriendly #EcoJustice
RSVP for the online service: www.facebook.com/share/1Hu3xJ...
#BeUMC #CreationCare #EnvironmentalSustainability #EcoFriendly #EcoJustice
During the training, the group developed their knowledge and passion for creation care, becoming equipped to lead environmental sustainability and justice ministries within their communities and congregations.
October 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
During the training, the group developed their knowledge and passion for creation care, becoming equipped to lead environmental sustainability and justice ministries within their communities and congregations.
From Oct. 2-5, 40 United Methodists gathered from across the country for the Fall 2025 EarthKeepers training in Des Moines, Washington!
October 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
From Oct. 2-5, 40 United Methodists gathered from across the country for the Fall 2025 EarthKeepers training in Des Moines, Washington!
Yesterday, in his report to the boards of GBGM, UMCOR and GBHEM, General Secretary Roland Fernandes shared how both agencies are strengthening their alignment and faithfully responding to increased needs in vulnerable communities worldwide.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
October 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Yesterday, in his report to the boards of GBGM, UMCOR and GBHEM, General Secretary Roland Fernandes shared how both agencies are strengthening their alignment and faithfully responding to increased needs in vulnerable communities worldwide.
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor
#BeUMC #ThisMomentMatters #LoveThyNeighbor