UM Student Day set for November 24

Churches are encouraged to receive an offering for United Methodist Student Day, which funds scholarships for United Methodist students.

Complete ABAR training by Dec. 31

All pastoral leaders serving under appointment or assignment must complete one Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism Education & Training module by the end of 2024. Two districts are offering ways to work on modules… Continue Reading Complete ABAR training by Dec. 31

How weaknesses become strengths

In this month’s coaching blog, Jacki Bogolia shares how regular practice and critique are essential to becoming the best coach she can be.

Honoring Native American heritage

Here are 8 suggestions for congregations, individuals, and families to celebrate and undergird our indigenous communities in Michigan.

The first step is an important step

Rev. Jim Noggle explains how exploring the Simplified Accountable Structure (SAS) can lead a church to have a more healthy and vibrant impact in the mission field.

2024 Advent and Christmas resources

Plan for this holy season using these Michigan Conference resources, and then ensure your church’s online Christmas Eve services are listed correctly in our directory.

Youth & Young Adult Resource Roundup, OCT 2024

This fall issue summarizes events, scholarships, and resources for youth and young adults and their leaders that churches can promote in their publications.

Dare to shift and look for the new

Laity Sunday is October 20, and Ken Dowell encourages churches to celebrate the ministry of laity and watch for the new things God is preparing us for.

Make every church fully accessible

Disability Awareness Sunday is October 20. Receive an offering for vital disability ministries in the Michigan Conference and lean on the Division on Disability Concerns for support.

Ways kids can celebrate World Communion Sunday

Children’s book author Glenys Nellist offers five ideas for helping children celebrate World Communion Sunday on October 6.