Author: James Deaton
Bold in faith and love
At the 2026 Michigan Annual Conference, United Methodists reclaimed their heritage and identity and put into practice Christ’s command to love boldly.
Hazel Bates
From: Manila Episcopal Area (Philippines) … To: Heritage District — Milan: The Bridge and Azalia UMCs. This three-quarter-time appointment begins July 1, 2026.
Learn how to write grants for funding
The Michigan Conference will host workshops in June and July to help local churches and nonprofit ministries learn about and write grants to diversify funding.
Ryan Walker
From: East Winds District — United in Christ UMC … To: East Winds District — United in Christ and Birch Run UMCs. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2026.
Linda Farmer-Lewis
From: Retirement … To: Central Bay District — Weidman and Winn UMCs. This half-time appointment begins July 1, 2026.
Kimberly Bos
From: Central Bay District — Wesley Foundation, Ferris State University (Director) … To: Central Bay District — Mt. Pleasant: First UMC. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2026.
Richard Burstall
From: Heritage District — Lansing: Central UMC … To: Heritage District — Ypsilanti: First UMC. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2026.
Dressed in red and set on fire
Reflecting on Pentecost, retired pastor Sondra Willobee encourages us to affirm the gifts God has given as we bear witness to the risen Christ through deeds of love and power.
Annual Conference begins next week
The 2026 Michigan Annual Conference begins next week, as United Methodists gather for worship, fellowship, and business.
Doing the ‘ministry of memory’
In this interview, author and historian Dr. Ashley Boggan discusses her passion for history and what draws people to Methodism, and offers a sneak peek at what she’ll present to… Continue Reading Doing the ‘ministry of memory’