Author: DeMoss
Called for mission service
Katie Peterson has been in service as a Church and Community Worker for 23 years, including a stint in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula at God’s Country Cooperative Parish.
Pastor champions Cross over Q
The Rev. Derek Kubilus, United Methodist pastor in Uniontown, OH, hosts the podcast, Cross Over Q, in an effort to debunk misinformation from QAnon.
UMCOR provides lifeline at border
Church World Service advocates for rebuilding a humane immigration system in the U.S. A new $1.1 million grant from UMCOR will help them as they aid families seeking new lives.
Mini-grants reimagine faith formation
The Discipleship Grant Team of The Michigan Conference has given 100 mini-grants to congregations to assist their families in at-home faith formation.
In the midst of life
In this month’s Joyful Journey, Bishop David Bard says, “In the midst of life, we are in death.” Then he proclaims with joy, ” Death is real, so, too, resurrection.” … “In the midst of life, we are in death.” These words begin the century’s-old graveside liturgy of the church. In the midst of life,… Continue Reading In the midst of life
Faith on go against child hunger
More than half a million children in Michigan suffer from hunger and food insecurity. The 2021 Michigan Conference 5K is just the beginning of an initiative to help our kids in crisis.
Michigan seniors cope with COVID
Quarantine precautions to avoid the spread of the coronavirus were first implemented in Michigan retirement communities a year ago. Seniors are grateful that administrators and staff kept them safe.
Laity serve Jesus in plain view
The Laity in The Michigan Conference have opportunities for certification through the Lay Servant Ministries program. Training is now online. Jody Pratt explains.
COVID finish line in sight
COVID cases are currently at the highest level in Michigan since the start of 2021, and positive cases continue to rise. Bishop David Bard encourages continued patience and caution.
Young adult ministry is a learning lab
As the church emerges from COVID, young adult ministries offers a spirit of experimentation and learning that will help build and grow the Michigan Conference.