Disaster Response Mission Sites
Global H.O.P.E. Disaster response mission sites
Kentucky Disaster Mission Sites
Volunteers are needed to help respond to Kentucky. The Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church set up a storm recovery center to respond to our impacted churches and their communities.
Lakeland Florida Mission Sites
Volunteers are needed to help respond to in Lakeland Florida. The Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church set up a storm recovery center to respond to our impacted churches and their communities.
About Disaster Ministries
The Global H.O.P.E. team facilitates the UCC’s response to natural and human-caused disasters across the United States and its territories and around the world.
Hand in hand with our Partners in Service and other volunteers, congregations, conferences, and partnerships, including a network of Conference Disaster Coordinators, UCC Disaster Ministries seeks to serve the most vulnerable populations, focusing on disaster preparedness, identifying and meeting unmet needs, and spiritual and emotional support.
The UCC is an active member of National VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster), through which we partner with dozens of organizations, large and small, for holistic, community-based recovery.
Internationally, Global H.O.P.E. maintains direct relationships and partnerships with organizations and faith communities able to appropriately and effectively respond to emergencies and long-term needs. Joshua Baird, Team Leader, works with Area Executives of Global Ministries and through organizations such as Church World Service and the ACT Alliance to direct financial support and ensure the United Church of Christ stands with vulnerable people during times of crisis.
HELPING CONGREGATIONS TO PREPARE, RESPOND AND RECOVER FROM DISASTERS
We are a global-reaching organization called to respond to both natural and human-caused disasters, providing physical, financial, emotional, and spiritual care to those affected.
Receive regular updates on ways your church can respond to disaster.
Disaster Recovery
Ways to Respond to Disasters
Active Appeals
Give to one of the appeals below to bring hope and healing to communities in need.
Disaster Grant Opportunities
Receive assistance to help communities in disaster find hope and strength.
More: View the latest disaster recovery site map to learn about all Disaster Ministries’ projects.
Disaster Ministries Willing to Respond
Willing to Respond is a joint venture between United
Church of Christ and the Disciples of Christ to help
congregations work better together and connect with their
local disaster response infrastructure.
Disaster Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed to help respond to disasters in the United States and abroad. We are a proud member of National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster to help connect volunteers to urgent needs in our world.
Urgent Opportunity: Work Team Members Needed in Philadelphia, Eastwick Neighborhood
Disaster Ministry Updates
Maine Conference holds interfaith remembrance to grieve, heal one year after Lewiston shootings
A group of interfaith leaders offered public prayer and space to grieve last Tuesday for those…
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UCC issues appeal for those impacted by widespread destruction of Hurricane Helene
The United Church of Christ has launched an appeal and opportunities to support recovery…
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Hawai’i Conference offers space for grief, prayer for wildfires
Responding to the tragic wildfires in Hawaii, the Hawai’i Conference of the United Church of…
Read MoreResources for Churches in Times of Disaster
Use these church resources to prepare for and cope with disasters impacting your community.
Emotional and Spiritual Care in Disaster
We are embarking on care for the caregiver through an emotional and spiritual care team. Get involved as a participant, advisor or team member.
About Disaster Ministries
The Global H.O.P.E. team facilitates the UCC’s response to natural and human-caused disasters across the United States and its territories and around the world.
Hand in hand with our Partners in Service and other volunteers, congregations, conferences, and partnerships, including a network of Conference Disaster Coordinators, UCC Disaster Ministries seeks to serve the most vulnerable populations, focusing on disaster preparedness, identifying and meeting unmet needs, and spiritual and emotional support.
The UCC is an active member of National VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster), through which we partner with dozens of organizations, large and small, for holistic, community-based recovery.
Internationally, Global H.O.P.E. maintains direct relationships and partnerships with organizations and faith communities able to appropriately and effectively respond to emergencies and long-term needs. Joshua Baird, Team Leader, works with Area Executives of Global Ministries and through organizations such as Church World Service and the ACT Alliance to direct financial support and ensure the United Church of Christ stands with vulnerable people during times of crisis.
