Connecting Neighbors is a program of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) that equips congregations with the tools and information needed to guide the development of their disaster response ministries.

Congregations that invest time in Connecting Neighbors training are better prepared for what emergencies may come, able to draw on local resources more quickly in the wake of a disaster, and more confident that United Methodists will be a resource for community recovery.

While Connecting Neighbors materials are typically offered through an intensive training, with the COVID-19 pandemic effecting congregations across our region, we are providing some of the most relevant insights from the program on this page to help local churches to care for their members during this difficult time.

The Connecting Neighbors program was designed to prepare our churches to respond to disasters of all types including the current coronavirus. These guidelines are focused on the first part of the Connecting Neighbors program — ourselves, families and fellow congregants.