UMCOR, The UMC Are Aiding Communities and Churches Impacted by Hurricane Helene

United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is working with disaster coordinators and Early Response Teams (ERT) in annual conferences to assist local churches impacted by the deadly Hurricane Helene.

“Thank you for your continued prayers for the people of Florida who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Approximately 50 of our United Methodist churches have been impacted in some way, but more importantly, our communities have been impacted in every way,” said Bishop Tom Berlin of the Florida Conference in a video message shared across the denomination.

In his prayer for the people of Western North Carolina resident Bishop Ken Carter stated, “O God, we place our trust in you. In the aftermath of ravaging wind and surging flood, inspire those who give themselves for others. Let that work be done justly, wisely, safely, generously. Help us to turn toward one another in our need. Strengthen our bonds of connection and love for each other.”

As we pray for those impacted, please remember:

• Do not “self-deploy” into a region until invited.
• Do not send supplies and clothes.
• Do pray.
• Do support UMCOR U.S. Disaster Response Fund 1327.
• Do support UMCOR distribution center the Midwest Mission Fund 9944.
• Do support UMCOR distribution center the Mission Barn Fund 9918.
• Do support the Gay Street UMC Midwest Mission collection site.

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“I feel like I have been mentored, supported, included, and I feel like I do belong in The United Methodist Church. As the Conference lay leader, I want to spread that and share with others a sense of inclusion and belonging in The United Methodist Church,” said Kimberly Green, Conference lay leader.

She is one of many people in the EOC who’ve shared how The UMC has transformed their lives. To schedule a time to record your story, e-mail Brett Hetherington.

View #BeUMC stories & the EOC #BeUMC website.

Storyboard: Faith Witness Transformation

Our EOC podcast, Storyboard: Faith Witness Transformation, explores what it means to #BeUMC.

Episode 44 is titled “Influence, Connection & Impact: Better Living Through Better Nutrition”. The food we eat impacts every part of our lives, including our connection with God. In This episode we feature a panel discussion with both UMC and community leaders who are involved in leading Dine & Discover, an outreach program designed to educate about the importance of making wise choices on what we eat so that we can live healthier lives.

Installation Service for Bishop Hee-Soo Jung is 11:00 a.m. on October 19 at Wooster UMC

Greetings to you in the name of the Lord. We are grateful to be assigned to serve the Ohio Episcopal Area as your new bishop. We are thankful for the grace of God who has accomplished great mission work through the faithful annual conferences of East and West Ohio. It is with great joy that we have been called at a time when the two annual conferences are now united and working together in solidarity. It is God who opened the way for us to achieve divine kingdom anew at this point of change, so we can learn God’s dream and directions together and build a faithful United Methodist Church.

We look forward to the work of the Holy Spirit as we pray with all of you who have worked hard. Since the last General Conference, we have been opening the door to great missions through the renewing grace of the Holy Spirit. We are at a point where everyone can become beloved children without discrimination and continue to achieve salvation and transformation. We resolve to overcome difficulties, restore the impactful role of the church in hope, heal the wounds we have received, and live as one big family in Christ.

We are humbled and thrilled to serve amongst you. May we ask for your prayers in this transition time. We are grateful to the sacrificial and vital leadership of Bishop Tracy S. Malone and Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, who are passing the mantle to us.

We will listen to your stories! We will learn about Ohio, a great state! My wife, Rev. Im Jung. and I will join you with simple obedient hearts to this great task. We believe God’s bountiful blessings! Thank you for your love to The UMC.