Recent Mission News and Features
The General Board of Global Ministries is the global mission agency of The United Methodist Church. See also:
- Global Ministries News Releases
- United Methodist Committee on Relief News Releases
- United Methodist Women News Room
- Monthly and Periodic Newsletters
- Global Ministries Web in Korean
- News and Resources in Spanish
The items below are posted in reverse chronological order.
Danish Methodists Help Bring Faithful to Summit
by Linda Bloom
12/18/09: Organizing efforts around the climate summit were part of a larger strategy to promote "gronkirke" - a green church movement.
Tracey K. Jones, Jr:
Major Christian Mission Leader Dies at 92
by Elliott Wright
12/18/09: Jones will be remembered as a great interpreter of Christian mission and for heading Global Ministries, 1968-80.
Was Climate Summit a Moral Failure?
by Elliott Wright
12/22/09: Representatives and leaders from 193 countries convened in Copenhagen to consider global warming.
Microfinance as an Avenue to Economic Justice
by Melissa Hinnen
12/21/09: Successful empowerment was the focus of this public conversation.
Portions are available to download or watch online.
Living Nativity is a Witness to Faith
by Elliott Wright
12/18/09: The "cast" of Conley’s United Methodist Church in Delaware share their faith with thousands each Advent.
United Methodist Agency Urges Uganda Not to Adopt "Draconian" Anti-Gay Law
by Elliott Wright
12/16/09: A statement from Bishop Joel Martinez says that Uganda's pending legislation would "violate basic statutes of human rights and sound religious principles."
Listen Carefully
by Abby Huggins
Fourth Sunday in Advent: Inspired by Mary's Song from Luke 1:46-55, this devotion reminds us to be fully present in our lives and our world.
Asian Methodist Youth Work to Promote Justice and Peace
by Grace A. Tomas
12/14/09: Thirty-eight young Methodist leaders gathered in Cambodia to explore justice and peace in a globalized world. They formed the 6th Conference Asian Methodist Youth Network.
UMCOR Expands Response to Typhoon-Hit Philippines
United Methodist Committee on Relief
12/11/09: UMCOR is working with Christian Aid, Lutheran World Relief, and National Council of Churches to coordinate responses and share information.
Christmas Is Whose Birthday?
by Elliott Wright
12/11/09: The magi from the east came bearing precious gifts for the Christ child. Alternative gifts celebrate Christmas in a way that honors Jesus.





