The following is an excerpt from a statement made recently by the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries regarding the crisis in Ukraine:
“The General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church is deeply troubled by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the ominous implications it has for escalating tensions between Russia and Western nations. We join many Christian leaders and organizations worldwide in deploring the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, and we ardently pray for a redirection of military action toward diplomatic measures to resolve grievances. United Methodists are people of peace.
The United Methodist Church has mission-founded congregations in both Ukraine and Russia, some from the pre-Soviet period and others dating from post-Soviet years. Both countries are geographically within the Eurasia Episcopal Area and relate to the United Methodist central conferences of Europe. Bishop Eduard Khegay, the resident episcopal leader in Eurasia, is based in Moscow.”
In this vein, we invite you to please read and learn from the following list of resources regarding the conflict and the UMC’s global response, as well as strongly encourage your prayers for and financial support to the people of Ukraine.
러시아의 자국 침공 이후 우크라이나 국민에게 인도주의적 지원을 제공하고자 하는 연합감리교회와 다른 사람들은 다음과 같이 기여할 수 있습니다. Advance #982450, UMCOR 국제 재난 대응 및 복구. 이 기금은 우크라이나에 있는 사람들에게 직접적인 지원을 제공할 뿐만 아니라 이웃 국가로 피난하는 우크라이나 사람들에게도 도움이 될 것입니다.
우크라이나 국민을 지원하기 위한 선물은 다음과 같은 방법으로 기부할 수 있습니다:
- 온라인 https://umcmission.org/advance-project/982450
- 수신자 부담 전화: 888-252-6174
- 메모란에 "Advance #982450-우크라이나"라고 적어서 Global Ministries/UMCOR, GPO, P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY, 10087-9068로 우편으로 보내거나 연합감리교회에서 또는 연합감리교회를 통해 수표로 전달해 주십시오.
One hundred percent of all Advance contributions go to the designated cause. (The independent charity watchdog, “Charity Watch,” gives UMCOR an “A+” ranking, and includes the UM organization on a highly selective list of charities it recommends when considering how to support the Ukrainian people. Read more)
우크라이나의 연합감리교회 공동체는 비록 규모는 작지만 도움이 필요한 이웃을 돕는 일에 적극적으로 참여하고 있습니다. 세계선교부는 우크라이나의 폭력 사태를 피해 피난 온 사람들을 환영하는 각국의 교회 지도자들뿐만 아니라 교회 지도자들과도 연락을 취하고 있습니다.
In addition, United Methodist Global Ministries’ Advance #14053A supports pastors in Ukraine and Moldova.
United Methodist Statements and Articles:
- Resource UMC – United Methodists Stand with Ukraine
- United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries – Support the Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
- United Methodist General Board of Church and Society – A Statement from General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe, “Cease the War, Wage Peace”
- United Methodist Council of Bishops – A Call for Peace
- Pastoral Letter in Light of the Tragic Events in Ukraine – From Bishop Alsted
- Discipleship Ministries – Prayers for Ukraine
- UMCOR – FAQ: The Crisis in Ukraine
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