Category: Faith & Ministry
Grants available for equipping laity
Do lay members at your church or United Methodist-affiliated ministry partner lack funding for resources and leadership training? If so, apply for a Michigan Conference Board of Laity grant of… Continue Reading Grants available for equipping laity
Rebuilding hope after the storm
From flood survivor to project manager, Michelle Austin explains why disaster recovery is about restoring hope and dignity, not just repairing homes.
Youth & Young Adult Resource Roundup, AUG 2026
This late summer issue highlights upcoming events and mission opportunities for youth and young adults, as well as their leaders, that churches can feature in their publications.
See children transforming worship
The Making Meaning Together initiative is impacting how churches create spaces for meaningful worship for children. Read about the transformation underway in Michigan and apply by October 12 to become… Continue Reading See children transforming worship
Restoring an aircraft and a story
Two United Methodist pastors rallied to honor the life of a World War II Navy pilot who died in a plane crash in Lake Michigan and never received a proper… Continue Reading Restoring an aircraft and a story
Prepare for Laity Sunday
Read how Detroit: Trinity Faith UMC honored one of its lay members this year, and find inspiration as you prepare for Laity Sunday on October 18. What will you do… Continue Reading Prepare for Laity Sunday
God’s love melts ICE
With compassion, Clarice McKenzie has befriended a woman detained at the immigration detention facility in Baldwin, Michigan, and regularly visits her and prays for her release.
Learn to write grants, get peer support
The Michigan Conference celebrates recent grant recipients and invites ministry leaders to attend an upcoming workshop to learn best practices in grant writing or to join a peer group for… Continue Reading Learn to write grants, get peer support
Give to support faith formation
Christian Education Sunday, set for August 16 this year, raises vital funds to empower and equip local church leaders in the Michigan Conference for faith formation ministry. See where your… Continue Reading Give to support faith formation
Their leadership matters, now
Dokoda Holt-Sharp left the Global Young People’s Convocation with a renewed passion for ensuring young people are fully involved at every level of leadership in the Church.