Category: Faith & Life
Reads just right for summer
Find your next favorite book! United Methodist Publishing House shares some great, new reads on topics of life and faith. Just right for summer.
Called by God to the margins
Margaret and Joel both followed God to the margins. Third in a series of stories, “Passing the Mantle,” about Michigan people called into ministry.
The tattooed evangelist
An evangelist driving a tow truck? A woman with a stalled car learns the Gospel may be shared in unexpected ways.
Faith on the big screen
Grab some popcorn and settle in. Summer movies provide a wonderful opportunity to think about and discuss our faith journeys.
Help children leave detention now
The U.S. government is holding over 2,000 children in Homestead, FL. The Board of Church and Society suggests these steps.
Spring disaster response continues
United Methodist conferences and congregations are ramping up their response to the many disasters that occurred around the country this spring. UMCOR is supporting their efforts at clean-up and assistance.
Father’s Day has Methodist roots
The origins of Father’s Day date back to 1908. Two Methodist churches a continent apart — one in Washington and one in West Virginia — claim the honor of starting the holiday for dads.
Why does Pentecost matter to me?
Count 50 days from Easter and you arrive at Pentecost, a day that many call the birthday of the Christian Church. This year Pentecost is celebrated on June 9th.
A giant in the neighborhood
The Rev. Glenn Wagner reflects on years gone by in his neighborhood, and mourns the passing of a giant beech tree that had witnessed a lot of local history.
Live tomorrow’s life today
The Rev. Chris Momany, Chaplain of Adrian College since 1996, shared this inspiring message with the Class of 2019 at the Baccalaureate Service.