Each year people all over the world recognize World Refugee Day. World Refugee Day encourages us to prayerfully reflect on the lives of refugees, and raise awareness in our communities and congregations about refugee resettlement. UMCOR, together with congregations and the Church World Service resettlement network across the country, has developed a series of World Refugee… Continue Reading→
United Methodist in Sudan prepare for Election in War-ravaged Country
United Methodist women in Southern Sudan are joining their neighbors in enthusiastically registering to vote in a January referendum on whether their war-torn land will split off from the north of the country. A 17-day registration period began on November 15, and in the village of Pisak in Central Equatoria State, United Methodist Women members… Continue Reading→
Sudan Emergency – United Methodists are going hungry – You can Help!
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) continues to work in Sudan, named as the worse humanitarian disaster of the 21st Century. Over 400,000 people are estimated to have been killed in fighting and over 2 million people are displaced. This critical ministry provides radial hospitality to some of the most vulnerable people in the… Continue Reading→
UMCOR Continues to Respond to Sudan
UMCOR continues to work in Sudan, named as the worse humanitarian disaster of the 21st century. Over 400,000 people are estimated to have been killed in fighting and over 2 million people are displaced. UMCOR works in Darfur and other areas bringing agriculture extension, emergency supply distribution, and small-scale livelihoods. UMCOR also works with a… Continue Reading→