Author: James Deaton
Youth & Young Adult Resource Roundup, JUN 2026
This early summer issue highlights upcoming events and mission opportunities for youth and young adults, as well as their leaders, that churches can feature in their publications.
VanderMolen hired as new statistician
The Michigan Conference announces the hiring of Karin VanderMolen as Statistician/Database Manager, effective June 15.
How can I keep from singing?
Retired pastor Sondra Willobee reflects on her road to recovery and the places she’s experienced healing following a concussion 15 months ago.
Faithfulness and kindness
Rev. Russell L. Smith was recently honored as the holder of the Michigan Conference Cane, which celebrates the life and ministry of the conference’s oldest clergy member.
The impact of telling our faith story
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard writes that learning to share our journey with Jesus is part of who we are as United Methodists and encourages us to practice… Continue Reading The impact of telling our faith story
Three awards given at 2026 Annual Conference
Faithful Michigan United Methodists committed to Christian ministry and mission were honored with special awards during the 2026 Michigan Annual Conference.
The impact of telling our faith story
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard writes that learning to share our journey with Jesus is part of who we are as United Methodists and encourages us to practice… Continue Reading The impact of telling our faith story
Just what is a Juneteenth Jubilee?
June 19 is Juneteenth, a time of communal remembrance, both a festival of freedom and an acknowledgment of past pain. This history is ours as Americans and people of faith.
Get curious, get educated, get busy!
United Women in Faith’s Assembly helped Sara Wolfsen turn her concerns for the world into action steps she can take to help create an abundant life for this planet and… Continue Reading Get curious, get educated, get busy!
An unstoppable sisterhood
Caroline Diaz shares how the United Women in Faith’s Assembly 2026 deepened her faith and inspired her to bring ideas back to Michigan.