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,… 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… 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… Continue Reading Children’s Ministries Meet and Greets

Marge J. Dahringer

Marjorie J. Dahringer, age 83, passed away, September 6, 2018, surrounded by her family. Marge was a member of Howell First United Methodist Church and was married to the late… Continue Reading Marge J. Dahringer

Rev. Susan Bennett Stiles

Rev. Susan Bennett Stiles, 66, passed away on August 31, 2018. Born in Michigan, Susan attended Fenton High School, graduated from Michigan State University and from Garrett Theological Seminary. She… Continue Reading Rev. Susan Bennett Stiles

Marilyn Joyce Ackerman

Marilyn Joyce Ackerman of Wixom, formerly of Clawson and Frankenmuth, passed away on August 22, 2018 at the age of 82. Mrs. Ackerman is the beloved wife of 60 years… Continue Reading Marilyn Joyce Ackerman