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

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