The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the not-for-profit global humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. UMCOR is working in more than 80 countries worldwide, including the United States. Their mission, grounded in the teachings of Jesus, is to alleviate human suffering—whether caused by war, conflict or natural disaster, with open hearts and minds to all people. UMCOR responds to natural or civil disasters that are interruptions of such magnitude that they overwhelm a community's ability to recover on its own.

They partner with local partner organizations and survivors to rebuild their livelihoods, health and homes. In times of acute crisis they mobilize emergency supplies, fresh water, and temporary shelter to stricken areas, and then stay as long as it takes to implement long-term recovery. Their workers are known all over the globe for their compassion, leadership, expertise and guidance in recovery efforts.

UMCOR works through programs that address hunger, poverty, sustainable agriculture, international and domestic emergencies, refugee and immigrant concerns, global health issues, and transitional development. United Methodist hearts and hands are part of every program implemented; school kit, seed, health kit, fresh water and tools distributed in the US and throughout the world; and every new house, well, clinic and school rebuilt after catastrophes of conflict or nature. Most importantly, their work connects all of us in a global network of generous donors and equally generous beneficiaries.

Funding Promise-Every dollar you give to UMCOR goes to the program you designate. UMCOR is 100% efficient. 

St. John's supports UMCOR by selling fair trade items in our Artisan Store, including coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa, and olive oil. Please visit our Artisans on a Mission page for store hours.

Read about our efforts on these websites:

Memphis Conference Site: http://memphissite.brickriver.com/news/detail/950

UMCOR Site: http://mediagbgmumcorg.blogspot.com/2011/05/st-johns-umc-responds-to-storms-and.html

Reconciling Ministries Network Site: http://www.rmnetwork.org/05-04-2011/