UMCOR - United Methodist Committee On Relief

10/19/2026

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10/19/2026

Please join us on Thursday, October 29, at 7:00 p.m. (ET) for this critical discussion.

To register, please scan the QR code or click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7uQgNJPcQnqSEaAMIB06Fg #/registration

When is an accident not accidental?

Human rights archeologist and author Dr. Gabriella Soto examines two recent tragic deaths of immigrants in ICE custody that were ruled homicides by medical examiners, and connects them to the U.S. border enforcement strategy that deliberately leverages the hostile desert environments of the U.S. Southwest to ensure that migrants attempting unauthorized border crossings come into extreme harm.

You will also hear from community leaders, witnesses, and advocates who share their perspectives and discuss meaningful ways for us to demand changes in immigration policy to uphold immigrants’ rights and protect human lives.

Spanish interpretation will be provided.

UMCOR - United Methodist Committee On Relief, United Women in Faith, National Network for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (NNIRR), Northern Illinois Justice for Our Neighbors-NIJFON, General Commission on Religion and Race, Board of Church and Society, Coalición de Derechos Humanos,

10/18/2026

UMCOR has awarded the Michigan Conference a $650,000 grant for After The Storm, an EngageMI ministry partner helping families recover from April’s storms and flooding.

FAITH GREEN TIMMONS
Michigan Conference Communications

Affirmation of our collective efforts is both encouraging and exciting. The Michigan Conference has learned of a generous United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) grant for After The Storm, the nonprofit ministry our conference created to support families throughout the long recovery process after disasters.

UMCOR’s award of $650,000 to the Michigan Conference for After The Storm will be divided accordingly:

$450,000 for unmet needs: Directly helping families with needs they can’t access through other community resources.

$200,000 for staffing: Supporting the boots-on-the-ground team, regional recovery hubs, and ongoing project administration.

After The Storm’s work is tangible and spiritual. Thousands of families have suffered emotionally due to natural disasters across the state in recent years. Supporting After The Storm’s role demonstrates our love, support, and concern as people of faith. Executive Director Nancy Money understands this well: “I consider it a ministry and a blessing.”

Money, who has been dedicated to advocacy work for well over a decade, adds, “The After The Storm staff is amazing at building these relationships and finding opportunities for survivors of disasters after the lights and sirens are gone and the survivors ask, ‘Now what do I do?’ After The Storm walks alongside them and helps them navigate their recovery.”

Read the full article: https://michiganumc.org/650k-grant-keeps-recovery-going/

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

We are excited and honored to announce that the Iowa Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church has been chosen as the receipt of a $100,000 Global Migration Grant from UMCOR - United Methodist Committee On Relief.

Read all the details here 🔗 www.iaumc.org/news

10/16/2026

Have you noticed the impact of increasing global food insecurity in your community?

Conflicts and wars, economic and climate crises, and supply chain shortages have placed millions of people at increased risk of hunger worldwide, nearing record-breaking levels.

To address this growing crisis, Global Ministries, UMCOR, and Higher Education and Ministry have granted over $5.6 million through our This Moment Matters initiative over the past year to ministries and organizations faithfully responding to God's call to "feed the hungry."

From local church pantries and school campus distributions, to annual conference initiatives and episcopal area agriculture projects, these funds put food in the hands of people in need across contexts, communities, and countries, meeting them where they are with a tangible sign of hope.

On this , join us in prayer for those who are hungry and for those who are fighting food insecurity around the world.

10/15/2026

In response to the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Panama on Oct. 9, UMCOR has awarded solidarity grants to two partners in the region — Methodist Church of Panama (MCCA Panama-Costa Rica District) and Iglesia Evangelica Metodista de Panama (IEMPA).

These funds will support the relief efforts of the MCCA and IEMPA as they provide access to potable water, non-perishable food, hygiene supplies, basic medicines and first aid materials, blankets, clothing, sleeping mats, emergency shelter materials and more to affected families.

As impacted communities begin recovery and reconstruction efforts, UMCOR will remain in communication with these and other partners, ready to provide additional support as needed.

Looking for a way to help? Give to support our international relief and recovery efforts: https://bit.ly/umcoridr.

10/15/2026

In the wake of Hurricane Isaias, we are witnessing the strength of our United Methodist connection!

Rev. Chris Ackerman, AWF Disaster Response Coordinator, and his team immediately deployed to some of the hardest-hit areas to assess damage, provide assistance and coordinate recovery efforts.

Volunteers from throughout our United Methodist connection have answered the call, offering their time, resources and helping hands to churches and communities in need.

We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of prayers, generosity and support. While the road to recovery will take time, we are reminded that we are stronger together.

Thank you to everyone who is helping us put faith into action and share the love of Christ with our neighbors!

10/15/2026