Disaster Relief

Children walk among the destruction caused by massive flooding in the Bushushu village in Kalehe, Congo. More than 175 people, including 15 United Methodists, died after torrential rains overflowed the Chibira River in South Kivu. Photo by Philippe Kituka Lolonga, UM News.

United Methodists killed in Congo flooding

Over 175 people, including 15 United Methodists, died after torrential rains overflowed the Chibira River in South Kivu. One church family lost 13 members.
Disaster Relief
A child cries as people huddle at a refugee camp set up at Manja Primary School in Blantyre, Malawi, on March 18. Tropical Cyclone Freddy brought devastating rains, floods and mudslides to southern Malawi, killing at least 447 people and displacing more than 183,000. Photo by Francis Nkhoma, UM News.

Malawi church continues response to Cyclone Freddy

United Methodists are partnering with the government and others to meet immediate needs and plan for long-term recovery, include providing seeds and planting, promoting small businesses and constructing new homes and churches.
Disaster Relief
Amboy United Methodist Church in North Little Rock, Ark., is one of three Arkansas Conference churches badly damaged by tornado-spawning storms that hit March 31. Photo courtesy of the Arkansas Conference.

Churches hard hit by latest storms

Twister-spawning storms moved across the U.S., causing death and widespread destruction, including to three United Methodist churches in the Arkansas Conference.
Disaster Relief
The Rev. Mary Stewart of Rolling Fork United Methodist Church leads a prayer as people worship on the steps of the church on March 26 in Rolling Fork, Miss. At least 25 people were killed by tornadoes that tore through the state on March 24, destroying buildings and knocking out power as severe weather moved through several southern states. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Church reaches out after deadly tornadoes

After a powerful storm brought death and destruction to one of the poorest regions of the U.S. South, United Methodists are helping people in the Mississippi Delta mourn and pick up the pieces.

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