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… 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… 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… 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,… 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