Mission News and Features

The General Board of Global Ministries is the global mission agency of The United Methodist Church. See also:

The items below are posted in reverse chronological order.

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"Stepping Up to Shalom" at National Summit

by Michael J. Christensen
11/9/09: This ecumenical event drew 275 people with an additional 400 people participating online.

Members Deliver Climate Change Message to Washington

United Methodist Women News
11/9/09: Faith leaders delivered a red flag message to the Obama administration and the Senate.

Goodpaster, Wenner Elected to Lead Bishops

by Kathy Gilbert on umc.org
11/4/09: Both new leaders are passionate about mission.
MP3 Audio File Bishop Goodpaster podcast: (7:16, 128 kbps, 6825K)
More Council of Bishops news on umc.org

New AIDS Resource for United Methodist Churches

United Methodist Committee on Relief
11/4/09: "Working Toward an AIDS-Free World" is available as an online resource.

Application Process for Executive Mission Post Open until November 20

by Elliott Wright
11/4/09: For two more weeks, applications and nominations accompanied by resumes may be submitted.

First Monday:
Internet Resource on the Church and Immigration

Global Ministries/UMCOR News
11/3/09: Ths monthly e-newsletter is issued by Justice for our Neighbors (JFON), a network of free legal clinics for immigrants.

Growing a School in Tanzania;
One Classroom at a Time

by Elliott Wright
10/29/09: Wesley Primary School hopes to finish their fifth classroom by the end of the year. You can help.

Beyond Facts to Faces, Beyond Numbers to Names

by Donald E. Messer for New World Outlook
November/December 2009: Ministries supported by the Global AIDS Fund are the focus of the current issue.

Mission Agency Executive Resigns

Global Ministries News
9/1/09: The Rev. Edward W. Paup's health requires close and constant monitoring; treatment and prognosis are unclear at this time.

United Methodist Worship Begins in Kosice, Slovakia

Global Ministries News
10/23/09: This budding congregation is an outgrowth of a ministry with children and youth begun four years ago.

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