World Initiatives
The Susquehanna Conference partners with ministries around the world to respond to human need, strengthen communities, and share the hope of Christ. Through these long-standing relationships, congregations and individuals have opportunities to serve, learn, and build meaningful connections that transform lives - both abroad and at home.
Our Global Partnerships
Serving alongside communities in Cochabamba through long-term partnership and annual mission experiences.
Annual Mission Trip
When: Late June-Early July
Length: 14-17 days
Estimated Cost: $2,500-3,000
Included: Airfare, Visa, In-country Transportation, Lodging & meals, Ministry activities
Not Included: Passport, Vaccinations, Transportation to departure airport, Personal expenses
Questions?
Rev. Jen Wertz
Since 1995, the Haiti Partnership has connected the Susquehanna and Upper New York Conferences with Haitian churches and communities through sustainable ministry, education, construction, and humanitarian support. Working alongside Haitian leaders, the partnership focuses on long-term relationships that strengthen communities and transform lives. Learn More
Established in 2006, the Sierra Leone Initiative is a covenant partnership between the Susquehanna Conference and the Sierra Leone Annual Conference, strengthening communities through shared ministry, education, and mission. Learn More
The United Methodist Church is called to welcome the stranger and stand with our global neighbors. Through refugee ministries, individuals and congregations can support displaced communities through financial giving, advocacy, and refugee sponsorship.
Opportunities include supporting UMCOR refugee ministries, advocating for just policies, and partnering with refugee families as they begin new lives in our communities.
To get more information concerning refugee issues or if you are considering refugee sponsoring contact:
Flo Waybright
Conference Refugee Coordinator
(717) 225-5933
Harvest home is the Susquehanna Conference's annual hunger offering supporting ministries that address food insecurity locally and around the world. Through the generosity of United Methodist congregations, gifts provide resources for hunger ministries within our conference and support UMCOR hunger initiatives nationally and globally.
100% of the offering supports hunger ministries:
- 80% supports hunger ministries within the Susuqehanna Conference
- 10% supports a national UMCOR hunger project
- 10% supports an international UMCOR hunger project
