Author: mkdemoss

Michigan pastors share their songs

Praise the Lord! Two songs by Michigan pastors are being offered free for use in congregational worship.

Prayer power connects people

Rev. Jacqui King lives by the scripture about loving God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and your neighbor as yourself. King says, “For me, prayer is that love connection.”

Rural churches emerging from coronavirus

Members of Oakton UMC, in rural Kentucky, look forward to their first group hug post-pandemic. The congregation in Hickman County numbered seven at a recent in-person worship service.

Why memories are important

Glenn Wagner writes about memories that shape the lives of others, those that have been important in his own faith formation, and important memories from the Bible.

Father prepares son for racial injustice

The Rev. Dr. Byron Thomas, the senior pastor of Ben Hill United Methodist Church in Atlanta, calls on every white father to teach his children about racial injustice.

Camps are open and ready for YOU!

Members of the Annual Conference heard reports from Michigan Area United Methodist Camping on Friday, June 4, 2021. An exciting season is just ahead for our three camps.

Daniel Wallington

From: Local Pastor without appointment … To: Northern Waters District — Epworth UMC, Brethren, MI. This quarter-time appointment begins July 15, 2021. 

Ishmael Mathiu

From: Kenya Methodist Church … To: Northern Waters UMC — Lake Ann UMC. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2021.

Lenora Whitecotton

From: Seminary/Greater Detroit District  … To: Northern Waters District — Ludington: St Paul’s UMC. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2021

Cori Clevenger

From: Greater Southwest District — Colon UMC … To: Northern Waters District — Pine River Parish. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2021.