Author: James Deaton
Cesar Garcia Rodriguez
From: California/Nevada Annual Conference … To: Greater Southwest District — Southwest Michigan Latinx Community Ministry. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2022.
Beverly J. Clark
From: Heritage District — Allen/Jerome UMC … To: Heritage District — Allen/Jerome UMC and Calhoun County: Homer UMC. This three-quarter time appointment begins July 1, 2022.
Christopher Moore
To: Midwest District — Ionia: Zion UMC. This quarter-time District Superintendent assignment begins July 1, 2022.
United Methodists react to end of Roe v. Wade

The June 24 Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade has elicited various responses from United Methodists. Several agencies and individuals speak out, including Bishop David Alan Bard of The… Continue Reading United Methodists react to end of Roe v. Wade
MI churches invited to dream big

UMCOR invites Michigan congregations that have an idea for a creative project that would reach refugees and migrants in their community to apply for a $2,000 Mustard Seed Migration Grant.… Continue Reading MI churches invited to dream big
Scouting charts new path

The United Methodist Church and the Boy Scouts of America will continue their longstanding relationship but with significant changes following two years of challenges that included the pandemic and the… Continue Reading Scouting charts new path
Following in faithfulness

As Christians, we’re called to follow Jesus, for he is the primary influencer over our lives empowering us and shaping how we respond to whatever comes our way.
Michael W. Vollmer
From: Heritage District — Clinton/Stony Creek UMCs … To: Heritage District — Stony Creek and Macon UMCs. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2022.
Cultivate a courageous heart

How are we to respond when witnessing the painful ways humans treat each other? Naomi García looks within to unlearn passive behavior and to cultivate a courageous heart and grace-filled… Continue Reading Cultivate a courageous heart
Get started in Conference advocacy

Resolutions for three social justice issues were adopted by The Michigan Conference at Annual Conference. Practical next steps for advocacy are outlined for addressing gun violence, cancellation of federal student… Continue Reading Get started in Conference advocacy