Author: James Deaton
‘Use skills God has given you’
A lay-led task force at Church of the Dunes in Grand Haven is raising awareness and educating community members about gun violence prevention.
Teamwork keeps Red Bird on the road
A Michigan church connects with other congregations, the district, and the conference to provide two vehicles for Red Bird Mission. These “mobile hardware vans” will keep volunteer teams on task.
Vision expands for Noah at Central
Thanks to a Reflective Leadership Grant, Amy Brown has greater clarity on Christ’s calling and a daring vision for the future possibilities of service to Detroit’s unhoused population.
How weaknesses become strengths
In this month’s coaching blog, Jacki Bogolia shares how regular practice and critique are essential to becoming the best coach she can be.
Taking the plunge
Faith on the Fly, a new ministry out of Grand Rapids: Trinity UMC, teaches people how to fish and creates faith-filled opportunities to learn new things and bond with others.
Working for the common good
Bishop David Bard says that when the election is over, and the ballots have been counted, the work for the common good begins for everyone, including the church.
‘Death does not have the final word’
In this op-ed, Audra Hudson Stone and Jacob Stone ask us to listen to the cries we hear following natural disasters like the recent hurricanes and do our part to… Continue Reading ‘Death does not have the final word’
Honoring Native American heritage
Here are 8 suggestions for congregations, individuals, and families to celebrate and undergird our indigenous communities in Michigan.
Community celebrates farmworkers
Arcadia UMC helps to organize an annual appreciation dinner for migrant farmworkers in rural Manistee County to honor their contributions to the community.
Hourly prayer guide for Election Day
As the nation prepares to vote on Tuesday, November 5, congregations and individuals can use this guide to engage in prayer throughout the day.