Mission and Ministry

Global Health
Women in Mozambique’s Morrumbene District learn about cooking and nutrition during a demonstration hosted by the United Methodist Mobile Clinic on a recent visit to the region. The clinic travels to remote areas to offer essential health services such as basic exams, maternal and child care, vaccinations and dentistry. Photo by the Rev. Maria Matsinhe.

Mobile clinic heals physically and spiritually

During the first three years of its operation, the United Methodist clinic has provided more than 21,000 vaccinations, treated thousands of babies and mothers, and diagnosed malaria, malnutrition, HIV and other health problems.
Human Rights
The Rev. Christopher P. Momany. Photo by Kristen Schell.

In troubling times, look to ‘higher law’

Gilbert Haven, a Methodist pastor, taught that opening ourselves to God and seeing things from a divine point of view enables us to act from cleaner motives — and we must act.
Global Health
A mural depicting an immigrant woman opening her arms as a symbol of freedom and hope is displayed on the façade of one of the buildings that houses migrants at the government-run Irregular Migrant Assistance Center in Danlí, Honduras. The center includes a clinic supported by the United Methodist Committee on Relief and United Methodist Board of Global Ministries. Photo by the Rev. Gustavo Vásquez, UM News.

United Methodist clinic cares for migrants on difficult journey

A health clinic in Honduras supported by UMCOR and the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries provides much-needed relief as migration continues.
Faith Stories
The Rev. Lorenzo Dow was a circuit preacher known for his unkempt appearance and fiery sermons. 1856 engraving by Lossing-Barrit courtesy of Wikipedia.

Lorenzo Dow’s ‘crazy’ life

Born in the late 18th century, Lorenzo Dow was anti-slavery and not big on personal hygiene. He was also a more popular Methodist preacher than many of his contemporaries.

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