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#TyphoonGaemi has caused severe damage across the Philippines, Taiwan and China. Join us in prayer for all the affected communities and first responders. In Manila, there are currently more than 35,000 people in evacuation centers due to severe flooding. Additionally, an oil spill in Manila Bay caused by a sunken tanker threatens the environment. UMCOR is in communication with disaster response coordinators to provide grants to the affected areas. To offer your support for this and other disasters, give to UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery: https://bit.ly/45PgKPk #BeUMC

Meharry Medical College, supported by #GBHEM and the Black College Fund, is working to solve one of the greatest injustices in modern healthcare: the lack of genetic information from people of African ancestry. This lack of information affects the efficacy of treatments for diseases for people of African descent — a large problem that requires a visionary approach. Learn more about this unique project and the potential it holds to transform the world at https://bit.ly/4cVifzF. #BeUMC

Members of the United Methodist Church are championing a proposal for 13 weeks of paid leave for clergy caring for a new baby. Supported by the United Methodist Commission on the Status and Role of Women, this grassroots effort aims to address challenges some pastors face in accessing paid maternity or paternity leave. The goal is to expand coverage without adding financial strain on local churches. Let's make our voices heard at upcoming annual conferences to ensure equitable support for our clergy and their families. #umc #umnews General Commission on the Status and Role of Women of The United Methodist Church https://lnkd.in/eezTb-nR

UMCOR's Mustard Seed Migration Grant provides $2,000 to 100 United Methodist local churches in the U.S. This fund is intended to support new, one-time, community-based service projects and ministries focusing on migrants and refugees. Stay tuned to learn about three churches that have received the grant.   If your church has received this grant, share your story in the comments! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsqCDtSs. #BeUMC #FindYourMission

Hurricane Beryl caused extensive damage in Texas, leaving over 2 million without power and flooding streets. Safety warnings include avoiding hazards and volunteering only under trained leaders. Donate to the Disaster Fund via check or text "DisasterRelief" to (713) 489-3630 for relief efforts. #umc #umcor United Methodist Communications Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church https://lnkd.in/g-nWgHBs

Celebrating its third anniversary, ministry leaders and residents note how this community of tiny houses has provided sanctuary for some of Nashville's most vulnerable residents. It's radical hospitality in action and a step into risky discipleship for Glencliff United Methodist Church. #BeUMC #umc Ingrid McIntyre https://lnkd.in/gWy8Pu4s?

In Spring 2021, Dove of the Desert UMC’s prayerful initiative led to a partnership with Thrive AZ, a Christian non-profit supporting aged-out foster youth and families in poverty. Two quilters and the congregation sewed and prayed over 110 quilts for Thrive AZ's programs, providing comfort and fostering community for those transitioning to independence and reunification. #umc #BeUMC #umnews United Methodist Communications https://lnkd.in/gAJyyfYU

The Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., who made it his life’s work to create a nonviolent nation, died June 9 at age 95. During his lifetime, he studied and taught nonviolent resistance developed by Mohandas Gandhi, walked with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and trained many of the young leaders of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. #umc #civilrightspioneer https://lnkd.in/ekRbbBXt

We all know resilience is necessary for returning from life’s challenges. And we can certainly rest assured that life presents some challenges. Resilience empowers us to meet those challenges with a base of positivity and to deal with challenge-based stresses more effectively. #BeUMC #umc #resilient https://lnkd.in/dJMsMDtK?

With support from Global Ministries and the @United Methodist Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministries Committee, the United Methodist Church of Burundi has launched a new ministry to support and share the gospel with people who are Deaf or have partial hearing loss. This initiative allows more than 580 #UnitedMethodists living in the region to fully participate in church services, marking a significant step toward inclusivity. Learn more in this United Methodist News story: https://lnkd.in/eE8tqCx4 Photo by Rev. Niyiragira Ladislas, UM News #BeUMC #FindYourMission