Joplin Disaster Relief

On May 22, Joplin Missouri was hit by a massive tornado which tore a 6-mile wide path across southwestern Missouri. This tragedy has killed over 100 people and affected thousands more. It is believed that at least two churches were lost as well as the district office.

Ways to Help

1.) Contribute to the Joplin Disaster Relief Fund

Donations received will primarily go to help the congregations, people and families affected.

The Missouri Conference has established a fund to receive monies into the Disaster Response account #7465. A special Sunday offering will be collected on May 29^th, through local congregations. Donations for relief may be made through the local church or checks marked #7465 may be made payable to the Missouri Annual Conference and mailed directly to the Treasurer’s Office at 3601 Amron Court, Columbia, Missouri, 65202.

You may also donate now. Please click the PayPal button to give generously to those in need in the Joplin area.

2.) Contribute to the UMCOR Spring Storms

These funds help the communities affected by the Joplin tornado, the Alabama storms, and the flooding of the Mississippi.

3.) Learn about forming a Volunteers in Mission Team for later cleanup and recovery

Please do not self-deploy before coordinating with the Office of Creative Ministries. For a list of other response options including joining future VIM teams and providing materials resources please visit the Office of Creative Ministries at www.umocm.com

4.) Volunteering in Joplin - Things you need to know

Click here for information on volunteering from our Joplin Response Volunteer Coordinator - Jamie Piper

5.) Watch and Share Bishop Schnase's Appeal to our churches across America

Bishop Robert Schnase shares few words of encouragement and appeals to the churches in Missouri and across our country. Click here to watch his Joplin Relief fund appeal as well as his appeal for the UMCOR Spring Storms fund. You are encouraged to download and share these videos in your churches and congregations.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Feb. 01, 2012	Joplin Churches continue to give throughout 2011
Jan. 20, 2012	College students work for Joplin
Dec. 5, 2011	Rebuild Joplin - Woods Chapel UMC (MissionCast Video)
Nov. 21, 2011	Brubakers volunteer in Joplin (MissionCast Video)
Nov. 14, 2011	Building Back: Volunteers in Joplin enter construction phase
Nov. 11, 2011	New District office opens in Joplin
Nov. 09, 2011	Photo of the Week - Joplin Volunteers
Oct. 31, 2011	Brown rides 800 miles for tornado relief
Sept. 7, 2011	Byers Avenue is busy host in Joplin
August 25, 2011	Joplin progresses on recovery after tornado
August 23, 2011	Joplin update (MissionCast Video)
August 5, 2011	Volunteer teams needed in Joplin for long-term recovery
July 22, 2011	Early responders share their story
July 21, 2011	Neosho steps up to help neighbor
July 13, 2011	Joplin giving tops $450,000
July 11, 2011	Choir rises to occasion for community service
July 11, 2011	Classrooms converted to federal offices
July 8, 2011	Royal Heights is immersed in disaster response
July 7, 2011	Joplin Disaster Response Update from the Office of Creative Ministries
July 4, 2011	Mission Remains Intact - Rev. Aaron Brown at Annual Conference
June 20, 2011	Rev. Aaron Brown speaks at Annual Conference (video)
June 17, 2011	St. Paul UMC start summer programs
June 13, 2011	MissionCast - Joplin Update (video)
June 8, 2011	Christ Community UMC serves as initial disaster response hub
June 8, 2011	Brown: Death doesn't win, life wins
June 7, 2011	GBOD - Resources for helping children in times of crisis
June 7, 2011	UMC Response in Joplin (video)
June 1, 2011	Rev. Aaron Brown's (St. Paul UMC) Speech at Joplin Memorial (video)
June 1, 2011	From Byers Ave. UMC in Joplin
June 1, 2011	Rev. Tommy Freeman talks about St. James UMC
May 31, 2011	President Obama in Joplin Missouri (video)
May 27, 2011	MissionCast: Bishop Visits Joplin (video)
May 27, 2011	Rev. George Triplett of Trinity UMC Tells His Story
May 27, 2011	Bob Farr Visits Joplin/Sedalia
May 27, 2011	A Story from James Randy Steele of New Hope UMC
May 27, 2011	Lamentations for Joplin and Others (Brian Hammons Blog)
May 26. 2011	Central UMC Lost Three Members to the Storm
May 26, 2011	Man Dies Saving his Wife's Life (link to godtube.com)
May 26, 2011	A Story from Rev. David Fitzmaurice of First UMC
May 26, 2011	Bishop Schnase's Message to our Churches (video)
May 26, 2011	A Story from Royal Heights UMC
May 25, 2011	Gary Parker Tells His Story
May 25, 2011	Southwest District Office
May 25, 2011	Survivors from the Salvage Yard
May 25, 2011	From St. Paul's UMC in Joplin
May 24, 2011	Bishop Schnase Blog's about the Disaster - The Building of the Church
May 23, 2011	Net News - Special Bulletin