The UMCOR collection is one of our Special Sundays, days that give us as United Methodists a chance to focus our prayers and support on important ministries all year long—uniting our gifts to multiply our impact. Your generosity helps the Church be prepared before disaster strikes—and able to stay for the long haul afterward. It supports behind-the-scenes work that makes on-the-ground response possible. Some of the major areas UMCOR serves include:

• U.S. Disaster Response: Helps communities in the U.S. recover after floods, fires, tornadoes, and more.

• International Disaster Response: Offers emergency food, shelter, hygiene kits, and support after global crises.

• Global Migration: Assists vulnerable refugees and migrants with necessities, legal aid, and safety.

• Environmental Sustainability: Partners with churches to care for the earth and prepare for eco-disasters.

• Yambasu Agriculture Initiative: Trains and equips churches in Africa to improve food security and self-sufficiency.[1]

I’m looking forward to seeing you on Sunday—

Becky

Prayer

Gracious God, out of your love and mercy, you breathed into dust the breath of life, creating us to serve you and our neighbors. Call forth our prayers and acts of love and tenderness, and strengthen us to face our mortality, that we may reach with confidence for your mercy. In Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigned with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.[2]

[1] Information taken from https://www.umc.org/en/how-we-serve/umcgiving/special-sundays/churchwide-special-sundays/umcor-sunday-ministry-article, accessed 3/25/26.

[2] Adapted from The Worship Sourcebook materials on Lent, p. 562-63.