Author: James Deaton
Giving trends on the rise
The Michigan Conference shares a midyear update on giving to Ministry Shares and on how connectional giving is going so far across The United Methodist Church.
Retirement home doubles chapel size
A retirement community with Methodist roots in Chelsea, Michigan, marked the rededication of its newly expanded chapel and performing arts center, which will enhance worship and create a new venue… Continue Reading Retirement home doubles chapel size
Let’s do the ‘Holy Pokey’
Continuing our “America at 250” series of op-eds, Kay DeMoss tells the story of a Methodist church in the Upper Peninsula that knows how to party Wesley style.
Generations growing together
Ahead of National Grandparents Day, discover how Wesley Woods’ Grandparent Camp helps grandparents and grandchildren build faith and lasting bonds together.
Newburg invests in 28 young dreamers
A United Methodist church in Livonia, Michigan, awarded 21 higher-education scholarships and 7 camperships this year, proving that a congregation’s generosity can change the trajectory of a young person’s future.
Thoughts on renewal start with prayer
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard returns from summer leave with reflections on discipleship and renewal, drawing on daily prayer to ask how our churches can love boldly, serve… Continue Reading Thoughts on renewal start with prayer
Workshop to tackle HR headaches
This October, four Michigan churches host Ministry Mechanics, a free workshop that equips leaders with practical human resources tools and best practices.
Come and bear witness to history
First UMC of Brighton & Whitmore Lake invites people from across the Michigan Conference to join them in the American South this January to stand on the ground where the… Continue Reading Come and bear witness to history
Thoughts on renewal start with prayer
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard returns from summer leave with reflections on discipleship and renewal, drawing on daily prayer to ask how our churches can love boldly, serve… Continue Reading Thoughts on renewal start with prayer
UMs join a David and Goliath fight
Billion-dollar developers are targeting Michigan farmland and small townships for massive data centers. In this op-ed, a Northville: First UMC member explains why this is a justice issue for United… Continue Reading UMs join a David and Goliath fight