Author: James Deaton
Grant helps keep kids warm in the UP

A member of Ishpeming: Wesley UMC shares a powerful story of receiving a grant to help fund their Keep Kids Warm project. Let this story inspire you, and then sign… Continue Reading Grant helps keep kids warm in the UP
On this journey toward a better world

Bishop David Bard reflects on the violence and hatred experienced in our world and reminds us that our task, as the church, is to embody the peacefulness of Christ and… Continue Reading On this journey toward a better world
A time for every purpose

Retired pastor Sondra Willobee writes about the challenging process of decluttering and sorting through our belongings and how it raises broader questions about the legacy we leave behind.
Conference presses on in love

At the 2025 Michigan Annual Conference, United Methodists were encouraged to face the challenges of ministry by growing into the fullness of Christ through God’s transforming love.
Lawrence French
From: Greater Southwest District — Battle Creek: First UMC … To: Greater Southwest District — Battle Creek: First and Kalamazoo: Sunnyside UMCs. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2025.
Janet Wilson
From: Greater Southwest District — Battle Creek: Christ UMC … To: Greater Southwest District — Battle Creek: Christ and Battle Creek: Convis Union UMCs. This three-quarter-time appointment begins July 1,… Continue Reading Janet Wilson
Sandra Bibilomo
From: Greater Southwest District — Representative Payee at Guardian Finance and Advocacy Services, deacon at Kalamazoo: Westwood UMC, and pastor at Kalamazoo: Sunnyside UMC … To: Greater Southwest District —… Continue Reading Sandra Bibilomo
Daniel Phillips
From: Greater Southwest District — Paw Paw UMC … To: Greater Southwest District — Paw Paw and Almena UMCs. This half-time appointment begins July 1, 2025.
Sarah Elliott
From: East Winds District — Clio: Bethany UMC … To: East Winds District — Owosso: First UMC. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2025.
Tiffany M. Newsom
From: Appointed to attend school … To: Heritage District — Jackson: Brookside, Trinity, Calvary UMCs. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2025.