Author: Doyal
Ellen Young-Yul Shin
September 7, 1944 – January 10, 2025 Ellen Young-Yul Shin, wife of retired pastor Rev Isaac Shin passed away on January 10, 2025 in New Brighton, Minnesota. She was 80 years old. Rev. Shin and his wife served Ann Arbor Korean UMC from 1992-2010. The funeral service will be held 11:30 AM, Saturday, January 18,… Continue Reading Ellen Young-Yul Shin
Ronda Lee Hawkins
June 26th, 1949 – December 27, 2024 Reverend Ronda Lee Hawkins died peacefully in her sleep on December 27, 2024. Ronda was born in Detroit on June 26th, 1949. She was 75 years old. Ronda was the second daughter of Robert and Evelyn Hawkins. Evelyn spelled her name without an “H” because she thought it… Continue Reading Ronda Lee Hawkins
Lawrence Alvin Nichols
September 21, 1945 – December 26, 2024. A retired local pastor, carpenter, father, and proud U.S. Navy Veteran, Lawrence Alvin Nichols, age 79, of Jackson, Michigan, battled with pulmonary fibrosis for 5 years and went home to be with his Lord on December 26, 2024. He was born in Jackson, Michigan, on September 21, 1945,… Continue Reading Lawrence Alvin Nichols
UMs reach settlement with BSA
The United Methodist Church emphasizes the denomination’s commitment to healing those suffering BSA related abuse with a $30 million payment to a fund for survivors.
Bishop speaks on rise in AAPI violence
Bishop David Bard calls for prayers for the Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in the wake of killings on March 16, 2021 in Atlanta, GA.
COAAM decries hate crimes against Asians
COAAM, the Committee on Asian American Ministry of The Michigan Conference, calls for prayers against the evil of anti-Asian racism.
Michigan responds to GLBR flooding
Bishop David Bard has called for prayer for those impacted by the Great Lakes Bay Region (GLBR) flood and has activated the Michigan Disaster Response Ministry team. On May 19, 2020, following days of heavy rain in the GLBR, which includes the city of Midland, village of Sanford and Edenville, and areas of Tittabawassee Township,… Continue Reading Michigan responds to GLBR flooding
Leaders offer separation plan
On January 3rd, a diverse, 16-member team of church leaders, offered a separation proposal that would preserve The United Methodist Church while allowing traditionalist-minded congregations to form a new denomination.
Bishop releases statement on separation plan
Michigan Conference Bishop David Bard released a statement today in response to, “Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation,” a 9-page proposal announced on January 3, 2020, that would preserve The United Methodist Church while allowing traditionalist-minded congregations to form a new denomination. STATEMENT FROM BISHOP BARD Yesterday, January 2, I participated in a conference… Continue Reading Bishop releases statement on separation plan
Children’s Ministries Meet and Greets
Children’s Ministry champions around Michigan have been gathering for Meet and Greets with Rev. Kathy Pittenger, the new Children’s Initiatives Coordinator for the Michigan Conference. We share a time of devotion together and then use brightly colored post-it notes to write down thoughts on needs and dreams for children’s ministry as well as resources that… Continue Reading Children’s Ministries Meet and Greets