Author: James Deaton
Investment needed in shared ministry
Declining Ministry Shares are challenging the Michigan Conference’s ability to sustain our shared mission, impacting ministries that serve communities in Michigan and beyond.
Robert G. Richards
From: Central Bay District — Four Points UMC … To: Northern Skies District — Alpena: First and Spratt UMCs. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2025.
Respond to natural disasters with love like Jesus
Here are three ways that you can be an agent of compassion in the name of Christ in response to disasters in Michigan, other parts of the United States, and… Continue Reading Respond to natural disasters with love like Jesus
Activities at the Michigan Annual Conference
On Friday, May 30, you’ll have a chance to golf for campus ministries, move for child hunger relief, pack rice meals for global hunger relief, plus spend Mission Bucks at… Continue Reading Activities at the Michigan Annual Conference
Women’s group plans Assembly 2026
United Women in Faith kicked off plans for Assembly 2026, set for May 15-17 in Indianapolis, and heard a rousing call to act now for racial justice. Julia Paradine-Rice from… Continue Reading Women’s group plans Assembly 2026
Scholarships for pastoral leaders in Michigan
Thanks to Ministry Shares from local churches, the Ministerial Education Fund helps further the education of pastoral leaders within the Michigan Conference. This article shares important updates and a key… Continue Reading Scholarships for pastoral leaders in Michigan
Gunsoo Jung
From: Heritage District — Blissfield: First and Petersburg UMCs … To: Central Bay District — Mt. Pleasant: First UMC. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2025.
VIM team to journey to Peru
An intergenerational Volunteers in Mission team from Michigan and Wisconsin is returning to Peru in December and needs volunteers, especially young adults. Apply by September 1.
UMs stand up for auto crash survivors
Over 200 United Methodists and friends met with state lawmakers, urging them to pass policy changes that will increase care for those catastrophically injured in auto accidents.
Redefining productivity
Continuing our series promoting the Michigan Conference’s Earth Day of Action, Rev. Scott Marsh encourages us to be kingdom builders and hold on to hope in the face of widespread… Continue Reading Redefining productivity