Grants to USA United Methodist Churches for Migrant and Refugee Ministry Programs

Grants to USA United Methodist Churches for Migrant and Refugee Ministry Programs is sponsored by United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Grants are available to USA United Methodist Churches for migrant and refugee ministry programs. Funding is intended to support community-based service activities that assist migrants and refugees and strengthen outreach to vulnerable populations.

Migration and Refugees | Global Ministries CARING FOR MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES AS THEY SEARCH FOR A BETTER LIFE Migrant children play in a treehouse at the Bethlehem Diocesan shelter in Tapachula, Mexico. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News Global Ministries, through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), works with worldwide partners to offer care to migrants and refugees and support the churches and networks that assist them.

Migrants Are Children of God. Just Like You. UMCOR recognizes that migrants are children of God and have a right to receive care regardless of their reasons for migrating.

We promote global practices that make migration safe and respect the dignity of all migrants. Our Migration Ministry Partners UMCOR encourages and equips Methodist and ecumenical partners for migration ministry and supports organizations working directly with migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.

Meet two of our long-standing partners: Church World Service (CWS) Church World Service transforms communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster.

Immigration Law and Justice Network (ILJN) Founded by the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), Immigration Law and Justice Network serves immigrants as they seek legal status in the United States by providing free or low-cost legal counsel, advocacy and support services.

Mustard Seed Migration Grant Support Migrants in Your Local Community With funding from an UMCOR Mustard Seed Migration Grant , your local UMC can “welcome the stranger” by engaging in ministry with migrants and refugees in your community. View All Migration and Refugees Stories Rooted in Partnership and Hope Global Ministries and Higher Education & Ministry hold joint board meeting in Kenya.

Rooted in Partnership and Hope Global Ministries and Higher Education & Ministry hold joint board meeting in Kenya. “This Moment Matters” Initiative disburses $24 Million To-Date Launched in 2025, “This Moment Matters” has awarded hundreds of bridge grants to address critical gaps in need in the areas of food security, education, health, migration, and peace.

“This Moment Matters” Initiative disburses $24 Million To-Date Launched in 2025, “This Moment Matters” has awarded hundreds of bridge grants to address critical gaps in need in the areas of food security, education, health, migration, and peace. Putting Aside Differences to Protect Our Neighbors Who Is My Neighbor? Lenten Devotion Series: Week 5 Putting Aside Differences to Protect Our Neighbors Who Is My Neighbor?

Lenten Devotion Series: Week 5 Global Migration Resources Our partner Church World Service is calling people of faith to proudly stand with refugees and immigrants. Join the movement. Sign the declaration below.

Church World Service Ecumenical Declaration Migration , Refugees , UMCOR Theological commentary on migration and the role UMCOR plays in supporting people on the move globally. 1-min video on how UMCOR helps refugees through global partnerships, emergency relief and long-term support. How UMCOR Supports Refugees Migration , Refugees , UMCOR Learn more about the scope of our global migration work in 2025.

worldwide migration events addressed UMCOR has worked with local churches and other humanitarian organizations in 29 migration events to support migrant and refugee families. lives directly touched through aid Partners who help meet the needs of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers help to restore dignity and hope to those displaced by conflict, persecution or economic hardship. grants awarded, totaling $4.

6 million Gifts from donors like you help sustain UMCOR’s legacy of establishing sustainable partnerships across the globe to provide care in border areas and neighboring countries. Explore Our Other Ministries Learn how we’re helping people and communities worldwide become more resilient, together.

Partnering with annual conferences, episcopal areas and ecumenical organizations worldwide to help communities carry out their own disaster response, recovery and mitigation efforts Providing essential supplies to the most vulnerable following a disaster and during times of crisis UMCOR Supply Depot Network UMCOR operates a relief supply depot and collaborates with warehouses across the U.S. so we can bring relief to those impacted by disaster.

Environmental Sustainability Working with individuals, churches and other partners to launch environmental projects and initiatives Agriculture and Food Security Helping communities improve their food security through agricultural training and capacity building. Donate to support programs that give hope and healing to migrants and refugees. Photo: Mike DuBose, UM News