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“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” — Matthew 25:35, NRSV

Dear friends in Christ,

United Methodists will celebrate UMCOR Sunday on March 22, 2020. Eighty years ago, World War II was raging. Millions of people, displaced from their homes, sought refuge and hope. The church responded by creating the Methodist Committee on Overseas Relief (MCOR) and supporting MCOR through an annual offering called “One Great Hour of Sharing.”

The 2016 United Methodist General Conference changed the name to UMCOR Sunday to reflect the important work accomplished by the United Methodist Committee on Relief.

UMCOR Sunday calls the church to share the goodness of life with those who hurt. UMCOR Sunday reaches children, families, and communities who have experienced devastation in the wake of a disaster.

Now is a great time to get ready for this Special Sunday. We have created a toolkit to assist you in easy preparation for leading worship, children’s and youth ministries and small-group discussions. We encourage you to promote UMCOR Sunday through social media, videos and newsletter articles with relevant and meaningful messages. Please use and adapt these resources to fit your context and to encourage generous giving on March 22.

Download worship ideas, social media graphics and other resources from our UMCOR Sunday Pastor and Leader’s Kit.

If you don’t already have offering envelopes for UMCOR Sunday, please order them today. Call 1-800-991-6011 or order online.

As you prepare for UMCOR Sunday, invite the Holy Spirit to inspire your congregation to give generously and to pray for those who serve — and are served. Through United Methodist sharing, vulnerable people affected by crisis or chronic need witness the love of Jesus Christ. We pray that your congregation will celebrate wholeheartedly.

Blessings,

Thomas Kemper
General Secretary
General Board of Global Ministries

Lara S. Martin
UMCOR Executive Director
General Board of Global Ministries

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Author: DSC Communications

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