News

Bishops Bard and Jones seek unity for UMC - On July 10 UM News released a report of a "New Form of Unity," proposed by Bishops David Bard (Michigan) and Scott Jones (Texas). Read the report and more comments… … Continue Reading Bishops Bard and Jones seek unity for UMC
They care during the storms of life - Michigan is a pleasant place to live. However, it's good to know that, when the inevitable storms strike, there are leaders ready to provide assistance and hope. KAY DEMOSS Senior… … Continue Reading They care during the storms of life
Poet shares psalm about sanctuary - Jack Amick considers what it might be like to live inside the four walls of a church in search of safety and hope as Texas bishops call for a solution… … Continue Reading Poet shares psalm about sanctuary

Events

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GS District Youth Mission Week

July 21 - July 27

The Greater Southwest District Youth Mission Week at Cass Community Social Services will be July… Read More

Sun 28

2019 Urban Methodist Youth Camp

July 28 @ 8:00 am - August 2 @ 5:00 pm

2019 Urban Methodist Youth Camp We're spending a day at Adrian College… Read More

Sun 28

Greater Southwest District Baseball Game

July 28 @ 3:05 pm - 5:00 pm

Join United Methodists from around the District at a Kalamazoo Growlers Baseball… Read More

General Conference 2019 - A pastoral message

The much-anticipated special called session of the General Conference has come to an end. The days leading up to the General Conference were filled with hope and prayer. Not all of the hopes were realized, as people had differing hopes. Not all the prayers were answered in the way people hoped, because people were praying for different outcomes.

Managing conflict in your church following General Conference

General Conference 2019 in St. Louis has raised a number of questions and challenges for local churches. Help your church navigate this time using conflict resolution resources.

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Annual Conference 2019 - Wisdom, Heart, Courage

What does it take?

What does it take to be a bold and effective leader these days? When you experience bold and effective leadership, what do you notice? When you’re trying to be a bold and effective leader, what do you try to “stir up” from within? We think it takes wisdom…and heart… and courage to be the leaders God calls us to be as we strive to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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3 ways you can support our Liberia covenant

This year, more than 300 Michigan United Methodist Churches have already donated to Liberian missions. But, there are three ways you can actively participate in our faithful covenant in addition to donating.

Learn more!

Stories of faith and mission

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