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.

Holy Grants workshop on October 10

Register now for a free online workshop on grant writing for church and nonprofit leaders in the Michigan Conference, led by Lisa Batten.

Ways to engage in the electoral process

United Methodists can use these suggested resources to participate in our democracy as people of faith committed to free and fair elections.

Practicing self-care is not selfish

In this month’s coaching blog, Kimberlyn Palchak discusses the importance of self-care and the need to be intentional about caring for our minds, bodies, and spirits.

Take a look at your church’s structure

The Michigan Conference is sponsoring two online events on the Simplified Accountability Structure (SAS) — one for inquirers and one for those already using SAS and needing a refresher —… Continue Reading Take a look at your church’s structure

Training and resource grants for laity

The Michigan Conference Board of Laity is offering grants of up to $500 for training and resources for lay members. Apply by October 1.

Rural Life Sunday set for September 8

Rural Life Sunday is set for September 8, and churches can honor our rural heritage by receiving an offering to support rural ministry in the Michigan Conference.