Author: James Deaton
Learn to write grants, get peer support
The Michigan Conference celebrates recent grant recipients and invites ministry leaders to attend an upcoming workshop to learn best practices in grant writing or to join a peer group for… Continue Reading Learn to write grants, get peer support
Making cycling inclusive
North Branch: First UMC’s new outreach ministry, Pedals and Prayers, provides adaptive bicycles at no cost to individuals with mobility challenges.
Bowls of Freedom Soup support Haiti
Georgetown UMC recently raised $2,500 for the Gardens of Hope campaign. The event celebrates past freedom and supports future hope.
Happy birthday to you, Igniting Ministry!
Jim Searls takes a look back at The United Methodist Church’s “Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors” brand campaign, launched twenty-five years ago.
Poetry and song as means of grace
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard celebrates two things that help him deepen his connection with himself, others, the world, and God — music and poetry.
Give to support faith formation
Christian Education Sunday, set for August 16 this year, raises vital funds to empower and equip local church leaders in the Michigan Conference for faith formation ministry. See where your… Continue Reading Give to support faith formation
Embracing a God-sized dream
Oscoda UMC launched Huron Housing Hope, an ambitious community-wide housing initiative that creatively addresses local needs after the closure of a homeless shelter.
Trust in the God who sets us free
Continuing our “America at 250” series of op-eds, B.J. Ash speaks truthfully from a Native Christian perspective on the story of American freedom, holding gratitude and grief together.
Their leadership matters, now
Dokoda Holt-Sharp left the Global Young People’s Convocation with a renewed passion for ensuring young people are fully involved at every level of leadership in the Church.
Living out our stories
Through daily worship at the Global Young People’s Convocation, Lauren Canary experienced the beauty of what it means for The United Methodist Church to be a truly worldwide body of… Continue Reading Living out our stories