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Update: The 2022 application deadline has been extended to September 30. Applications are now open Every day, thousands of people flee their homes in search of a better life for their families. Mustard Seed Migration Grants, inspired by the well-known parable, are available to provide up
As soon as the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24, 2022, Ukrainian refugees — mostly women and children — began arriving in neighboring countries. Some by train, some in cars with bullet holes. “We didn’t know where we were going; we just went
June 28, 2022 After the deaths of at least 51 migrants in San Antonio, United Methodists are responding with lament, prayer and renewed efforts to follow Jesus’ command to welcome the stranger. “We grieve their loss and will continue to work for justice through our United
June 24, 2022 A group of leaders from the Methodist Church of Mexico and The United Methodist Church traveled to southern Mexico April 16-23 to meet with groups working with immigrants crossing the country’s southern border. Though there is no Methodist presence in southern Mexico,
June 16, 2022 People of faith join the Haitian Bridge Alliance and other directly impacted groups in crying out for an end to Title 42 and white supremacy in all its forms–from direct acts of hateful extremism to policies that exclude and kill. This outcry
June 15, 2022 The depth and strength of motherhood in the development of children transcend time, distance and any human condition. Even in the most adverse and difficult conditions, motherhood is a symbol of security, hope and support for the weakest. That is the image
June 9, 2022 The Methodist Church of Mexico is responding to a surge in immigrants from Ukraine who have been displaced by war and are seeking asylum in the United States. The war with Russia has forced more than 10 million Ukrainians to flee their
May 17, 2022 As record numbers of migrants continue to cross Mexico’s southern border, the Methodist Church of Mexico is seeking new ways to be in ministry with immigrant families on the move. A UM News team accompanied Mexican church leaders and longtime partners from
May 6, 2022 In addition to ongoing collection of donated items, individuals and local churches have readied spaces to house refugees for either short- or long-term recovery.
May 4, 2022 This is a two-part series highlighting the Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD) Conference that took place April 25 – 27, 2022. Over the course of three days, more than 500 people of faith gathered virtually to learn, pray, worship and advocate for civil
