Shipments of food and equipment sent by the NC Conference to Liberia are bringing joy and hope to many people in this Ebola-striken country. Food buckets, collected and shipped in September, cleared customs and are being distributed by the Liberian UMC. In her latest letter (see below), missionary Mary Zigbuo tells the story of Michael… Continue Reading→
Bishops urge compassion in Ebola Crisis
Representatives of the Council of Bishops and the General Board of Global Ministries issued a letter to the people of The United Methodist Church on behalf of the Council of Bishops in response to the Ebola crisis affecting West Africa. The epidemic has been responsible for nearly 5,000 deaths with more than 13,000 cases of… Continue Reading→
connections: Responding to the Ebola Crisis
Bishop Ward describes the unique role of The United Methodist Church in responding to the Ebola crisis in West Africa.