Author: James Deaton
VIM team returns to Peru this December
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.
Youth & Young Adult Resource Roundup, JUNE 2025
This summer issue summarizes upcoming events, scholarships, and resources for youth and young adults that churches can promote in their publications.
Neighborhood rebuilding’s first fruits
Battle Creek: Washington Heights UMC celebrates the first home built in its new community revitalization project.
Trauma response team to be created
The Michigan Conference is assembling a team to provide resources that will better equip local church leaders in responding to incidents of trauma.
‘It’s the bell of freedom’
The church bell at Dowagiac: First UMC has a fascinating backstory and has remained mostly silent in recent years until Easter Sunday 2025.
‘Education is a Methodist obsession’
On June 8, 48 United Methodist students from across Michigan were awarded Centennial Scholarships at Metropolitan UMC in Detroit.
Pressing on to continue Christ’s work
As her time as superintendent of the East Winds District draws to a close, Rev. Dr. Margie Crawford asks us to explore, in new ways, what it means to be… Continue Reading Pressing on to continue Christ’s work
Richard Vorel
From: Greater Southwest District — Saugatuck UMC … To: No assignment. This appointment change takes effect May 31, 2025.
Patricia Pebley
From: Greater Southwest District — Battle Creek: Newton UMC … To: Greater Southwest District and Heritage District — Battle Creek: Newton and Calhoun County: Homer UMCs. This half-time appointment begins… Continue Reading Patricia Pebley
Matthew Oliver
From: Greater Southwest District — Three Rivers: Center Park UMC … To: Local Pastor without appointment. This appointment change takes effect June 1, 2025.