UMCOR will be featured in a CBS religion special “HAITI: RELIGION’S RESPONSE TO DISASTER,” on SUNDAY, DEC. 5. You can read more about UMCOR’s efforts in Haiti at UMCOR Response. You can make on on-line gift to Haiti right now at Make a Gift for Haitian Neighbors. 100% of your gift will go to UMCOR’s response in… Continue Reading→
Cabinet Journeys to Haiti – Outreach to children at the Ryan Epps Home for Children
Funds are still being received to purchase building supplies for the new construction at the Ryan Epps Home for Children in Haiti. Bishop Gwinn and members of the Conference Cabinet are traveling to Haiti to construct the next phase at the REHC. They will use materials purchased from funds contributed by conference churches and local church members. Each Cabinet member has paid their… Continue Reading→
UMCOR Responds in Haiti – Updates
“UMCOR is in Haiti on behalf of the United Methodist Church, but more importantly, we are there for the people of Haiti,” said The Rev. Cynthia Fierro Harvey at the General Board of Global Ministries’ board meeting in Stamford, CT on October 11. Harvey is the head of The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR),… Continue Reading→
10 Fold – Haiti – Hear the Story and More
Today we begin the journey of 10-Fold in Haiti. Please visit 10-Fold.org today and hear first-hand about another ministry supported by the United Methodist Church that is making a difference and changing people’s lives. If you register while you visit, $1.00 will be donated by today’s sponsor on your behalf. You make a difference simply by… Continue Reading→
10-Fold shows mission in action via technology
NEW YORK (UMNS) – For 10 days starting this Sunday, United Methodists and others will be able to see a live commissioning service for missionaries and cooking demonstrations with sustainable farm-grown ingredients. They can hear missionaries tell about their work in the field. This is all possible because of an online event called 10-Fold, which launches… Continue Reading→
$1 Can Help A Child
A concert to raise funds to purchase materials for constructing the next phase of the Ryan Epps Home for Children (REHC) in Michaud, Haiti will be held Friday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. at Garner UMC, 201 Methodist Dr. The home benefits children without parents and other children signed over to REHC because of the inability… Continue Reading→
Concert to Raise Funds for Construction of Children’s Home in Haiti
A concert to raise funds to purchase materials for constructing the next phase of the Ryan Epps Home for Children (REHC) in Michaud, Haiti will be held Friday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. at Garner UMC, 201 Methodist Dr. The home benefits children without parents and other children signed over to REHC because of the inability… Continue Reading→
Taylor Continues Coordinating Conference Haiti Disaster Response
Due to the recent disaster in Haiti and the need for a coordinated response from the NC Conference, Steve Taylor will continue to work in disaster response until February 28. Previously the Director of Missions and Justice Ministry, Taylor was one of four whose positions were discontinued effective January 22. A fifth position also was… Continue Reading→
UMCOR Contributions Reminder
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), a part of the GBGM, is mobilizing resources and working with its partners to begin direct relief operations in Haiti. UMCOR has a four star rating from Charity Navigator and is one of the only organizations working in Haiti to have an A Plus rating from the American… Continue Reading→