Ashlei Horn

From: Greater Southwest District — Gobles UMC, half-time … To: Greater Southwest District — Gobles/Lawton: St. Paul’s UMCs, three-quarter time. This appointment begins July 1, 2022.

‘Our brother and our friend’

On April 4, Patrick Lyoya was killed by a Grand Rapids Police officer. His pastor, Banza Mukalay of Restoration Community UMC in Wyoming, MI, remembers a brother and a friend.

Door opens to elect bishops in 2022

The Council of Bishops (COB) is expressing its appreciation following the Judicial Council’s ruling that the COB is authorized to set the date to elect bishops in 2022.

Moving forward together

In this month’s Joyful Journey, Bishop David Bard moves our focus forward on matters engaging the “heart and soul problems” in the nation and the church.

UMCOR relieving Ukrainian suffering

Working with three other aid organizations, UMCOR is collaborating to send medical supplies to Ukraine.

Board grants HAPI $100,000 for clinic

A gift to Haitian Assets for Peace International (HAPI) is among the $13 million in grants made by the General Board of Global Ministries during their spring meeting.

Watch for EngageMI books and buttons

There are familiar projects and some new ministry partners in the EngageMI 2022-2023 books to be introduced at Annual Conference and mailed to churches soon.

Conference responds to Gaylord tornado

Michigan Conference Disaster Response and Recovery team members are assessing the next steps in assisting Gaylord residents in clean-up and eventual rebuild following the F-3 tornado that struck May 20.

Churches welcome Afghan arrivals

United Methodist congregations across the state continue to raise funds and collect household goods to welcome Afghan arrivals to Michigan.

UMCOR partners saving lives in Ukraine

This report tells how UMCOR and partners — International Blue Crescent, Hungarian Interchurch Aid, and others — are providing food, shelter, and relief to those suffering in Ukraine.