Impact of COVID-19 on the People and Ministry of the DSC
Resources and updates to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.
Impact of COVID-19 on the People and Ministry of the DSC
Disaster Response
Training in disaster relief and deepening our commitment to serving others in need.
A Faith Response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
A Faith Response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Christians must call for calm and measured precautions as we learn how to manage and treat this virus.
UMCOR moves to support local partner in China fighting coronavirus crisis
UMCOR moves to support local partner in China fighting coronavirus crisis
Working to support the efforts of local partners in China dealing with the coronavirus crisis, the United Methodist Committee on Relief is issuing an emergency grant to Amity Foundation in Nanjing, China. The grant will immediately enable infection, prevention and control (IPC) measures to limit the spread of respiratory diseases such as 2019-nCoV, in affected areas.
YOU can be UMCOR!
YOU can be UMCOR!
Early Response Teams Early Response Teams bring a caring, Christian presence to the survivors of hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, fires and other natural disasters. Teams assists survivors by: Listening to their Stories Preparing the home for a rebuild Salvaging...
Yuma Assembles over 600 Hygiene Kits
Yuma Assembles over 600 Hygiene Kits
Recruiting 49 volunteers representing 14 church and community organizations, First UMC, Yuma assembled over 600 hygiene kits and donated $1000 to UMCOR for survivors of natural disasters. Besides the onsite volunteers, there were many others who organized and...
Disaster Response Resources
Disaster Response Resources
Every time natural disaster strikes, The United Methodist Church is there thanks to apportionment giving and courageous individuals like you. Get involved today.
UMCOR in Action
UMCOR in Action
Being an ERT is hard work. You get dirty and sweaty. You go into places that are a mess. And it is incredibly meaningful work to see hope restored as survivors feel they can now take the next steps forward. Is God calling you to serve in this way?
ERTs Requested by FEMA
ERTs Requested by FEMA
The island of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands is in need of volunteers to perform repairs to more than 500 houses damaged by Super typhoon YUTU in October 2018. The need is so great that FEMA will fund transportation and housing for qualified volunteers.
Early Response Team (ERT) Classes
Early Response Team (ERT) Classes
Join the Desert Southwest Conference Early Response Team (ERT). Find out where the next ERT training classes will be held.
ERT Pastor Mission to Puerto Rico
ERT Pastor Mission to Puerto Rico
Seven pastors, a seminary student and a certified lay minister from the Desert Southwest Conference have been preparing to serve on a Disaster Relief Early Response Team (ERT), in cooperation with UMCOR efforts. This ‘Pastor Team’ is set to travel on a red-eye...
