Archives 2009
UMCOR News
Education and Honoring Highlighted Native American Women’s Gathering
Women from more than 10 tribes from Maryland to Florida attended Lake Junaluska's first Native American Women’s Conference on October 16-18, 2009.
November 17 Weekly News Update:
Read how UMCOR is responding to the needs around the world.
Philippines Emerges from Flood-Inducing Typhoons
Residents of the Philippines are trying to dry out and rebuild after being battered by multiple flood-inducing typhoons this fall.
Clean Hands Save Lives
“Clean Hands Save Lives” was the theme of the 2nd International Global Hand washing Day (GHD).
Full Participants: Pastors with Disabilities Share Struggles, Hopes in Ministry
For the Rev. Kirk VanGilder, life in the deaf community and his call to ministry both began in a single moment of grace.
Global Mission Grants Cover Four United Methodist Priorities
More than $1.8 million was approved with $400,000 more slated for UMCOR projects in Africa and Armenia.
Tales of Hope:
HIV/AIDS affects people in all nations at all strata of society. Thanks to the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund, United Methodists and their partners can fight this disease in various countries.
New AIDS Resource for United Methodist Churches:
“Working Toward an AIDS-Free World: An Educational Kit for United Methodist Churches,” a new online resource developed by the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund team.
First Monday: Internet Resource on the Church and Immigration:
First Monday is a monthly internet newsletter that offers valuable resources on the church and immigration issues in the United States.
Beyond Facts to Faces, Beyond Numbers to Names:
Today an estimated 6,000 people will die from AIDS. Last year, at least 2.1 million individuals succumbed to the disease and almost 4 million more were infected. Do those facts make any difference, even to Christians?












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