Author: mkdemoss
An Independence Day prayer
Like everything else in this summer of 2020, Independence Day will not be observed in the usual ways. Take this opportunity to pray for God’s people and their leaders.
Taking the next faithful steps
The road to a just society in America stretches before us. Bishop David Bard encourages all to take faithful steps in working against racism, while walking the road with Christ.
AC offering helps Haiti’s moms
Haitian moms have come to trust the care that they receive at the Start Right center in Mizak Haiti. Start Right is a ministry of Haitian Assets for Peace International (HAPI).
Virtual 5K benefits flood recovery
The 4th Annual Michigan Conference 5K will not be done in Acme, as in years past. It may be done anywhere, July 26-28, at a proper social distance, of course!
CLC confronts racism
On Thursday, June 18, 2020, the Michigan Conference Leadership Council (CLC) released a statement of commitment to address systemic and personal racism.
Email scam impersonates Bishop Bard
Another email scam has been reported using a fake email address for Bishop David Bard. Do not respond to the phishing scam. Report to Google and/or delete.
Leader celebrates the UMW
United Methodist Women is 151 years young and growing under the leadership of faithful women like President Linda Darrow, who leaves her post in December.
DACA decision keeps dream alive
A nightmare for 650,000 young people became a dream once more as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 18 that DACA could continue.
New UMC initiative fights racism
“Dismantling Racism: Pressing on to Freedom” is a multi-agency initiative of The United Methodist Church that was launched on Juneteenth, 2020. “We must resolve, ‘enough is enough,’ UMC Bishops said.
Flood recovery moves forward
Case Managers will be trained by UMCOR in July to assist in the Long Term Recovery Group plans for helping individuals and families achieve a new normal from last month’s flooding.