Disaster Response Ministry - Illinois Great Rivers Conference

01/09/2025

Training opportunity

Volunteer in Mission Team Leader Training

Volunteer Mission Team Leader Training Date: January 25th Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: IGRC Conference Center 5900 S. 2nd Street Springfield, IL ...

01/08/2025

The General Board of Global Ministries is the worldwide mission, relief and development agency of The United Methodist Church, working with partners and churches in more than 115 countries to equip and transform people and places for God’s mission.

10/09/2024

We received another request for Hurricane Relief supplies from Food For The Poor. We will be completely out of Cleaning Kits in our warehouses, so we need to build more!

You can:
- Purchase items and bring them to Midwest Mission or a Permanent Collection Site near you
- Purchase and send items to Midwest Mission (Amazon list:
- Make a monetary donation so we can purchase supplies in bulk — midwestmission.org/helene

10/09/2024

10/03/2024

TOMORROW!!

Here's a chance to put love in action and serve those affected by Hurricane Helene. We are packing Hygiene Kits from 5:30-6:30pm at Midwest Mission!

Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DADA922AAF8C52-51952775-hygiene #/

09/09/2024

Reminder: UMCOR Training at East Bay Camp!

Join us on Saturday, September 28th, 2024, for a day of learning and fellowship at East Bay Camp in Hudson, IL. Registration opens at 8:00 AM, with training running from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

For just $25, you'll receive a UMCOR badge, snacks, lunch, and a t-shirt!

We know the Bishops Installation Service is the same day at 2:30 PM at Normal Calvary UMC, so we’ll ensure the training ends in time for anyone who wants to attend.

🌟 Register Now: https://www.igrc.org/calendardetail/18383325?month=9&year=2024&day=1&display=m
📧 Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] or contact Rebecca Klemm at [email protected].

Training will occur at East Bay Camp 24248 Ron Smith Memorial Hwy, Hudson, IL 62748, on Saturday, September 28th, 2024. Registration begins at 8:00 ...

08/20/2024

Midwest Mission is looking for a computer programmer/developer to create a reservation software system unique to our organization.

Message me if you want to volunteer, offer expertise, or bid on the project.

08/13/2024

Join us in prayer for Puerto Rico as they are in the path of this week.

UMCOR is in contact with the Methodist Church of Puerto Rico (MCPR), and our response partner Rehaciendo Comunidades con Esperanza (REHACE) is working on preparation, including an inventory of relief supplies and community coordination through case managers.

To support this and other U.S. disaster response efforts, give here: https://bit.ly/umcorusdr



ReHace IMPR
Iglesia Metodista de Puerto Rico

08/05/2024

07/31/2024

Join us in prayer for all those affected by the multiple fires burning in the . UMCOR is coordinating with the California-Nevada Conference and The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church to support response efforts in California and Idaho.

We pray for the safety of the residents, firefighters and first responders.

To support those affected by this and other disasters throughout the U.S., donate to https://bit.ly/umcorusdr.

07/26/2024

has caused severe damage across the Philippines, Taiwan and China. Join us in prayer for all the affected communities and first responders.

In Manila, there are currently more than 35,000 people in evacuation centers due to severe flooding. Additionally, an oil spill in Manila Bay caused by a sunken tanker threatens the environment. UMCOR is in communication with disaster response coordinators to provide grants to the affected areas.

To offer your support for this and other disasters, give to UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery:
https://bit.ly/45PgKPk