A grassroots movement of United Methodists who seek to put their
“Christian Love in Action.”
north central jurisdiction resources
our approach
Since the 1970s, UMVIM has offered a framework through which disciples can engage in short-term mission locally, nationally, and globally. Our volunteers are lay and clergy, young and old, with differing abilities and vocations, from all walks of life. Tens of thousands of United Methodists engage in short-term mission each year in ministries as varied as disaster response, community development, pastor training, microenterprise, agriculture, Vacation Bible School, building repair and construction, and medical/dental services. There is a place for everyone to serve.
explore opportunities!
Find your next project from the database of 165 projects!
projects
training
Training supports individuals and teams to deepen their skills and practice in a variety of areas.
partners & connections
We continue to see opportunities to partner on United Methodist Volunteer In Mission project opportunities in the United States.
Projects do not need to be United Methodist in order to be listed, however, must be safe, ethical, and approved by the United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM) coordinator for the conference in which it resides.
celebrate umvim sunday!
Resources here can be downloaded for use in your local church for UMVIM Sunday, promoting a specific mission site, or general information about projects around the connection. Other resources for UMVIM Sunday are available here.
scholarships
Three scholarships are available in the North Central Jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions, annual conferences, district, and local churches provide scholarships for mission journeys. Be sure to check with your conference coordinator to see if you are eligible in your conference.
Celebrating 50 years in mission
Be a 50 at 50 church! We are looking for 50 churches in each NCJ conference to contribute $50.
Share your Mission Story! Your story can encourage and empower others to serve and partner with projects around the world! Send photos, an audio or video file from your phone or a couple paragraphs to ncj@umvim.org.
Join a team! Watch you local church, district, and conference newsletters and check the link for teams looking for volunteers!
Share in Team Leader Training! Encourage your church to host an in-person training! Three online trainings are offered this year
Celebrate UMVIM Sunday!. Resources and more are available!
our volunteers make a difference!
We heavily rely on our volunteers and donors. Our volunteers process, revitalize, and assemble all of our donations, and our only source of income comes from individuals and individual churches.
snapshot of the work of NCJ volunteers from 2025.
calendar of events
other news and resources from the north central jurisdiction
View selected UMVIM Projects from around the world and learn about the different projects and ways to participate!
Discover…Mission teams are heading to Zimbabwe, England, And Kenya! Find out more here.
The 2025 NCJ Youth Mission team served in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!