Category: Faith & Ministry
Youth and Young Adult Resource Roundup, FEB 2025
This winter issue summarizes upcoming events, scholarships, and resources for youth and young adults that churches can promote in their publications.
A tale of two stoles
Retired pastor Glenn M. Wagner tells a true story about two clergy stoles he received that became a life lesson on how following Jesus is not intended to be a… Continue Reading A tale of two stoles
Year-end statistics due February 8
Next Saturday is the deadline for church leaders to submit their annual statistical reports. Read this final reminder from Conference Statistician/Database Manager Pamela Stewart.
Experience God’s love reaching out
Peter Blinkilde, Central Bay District Co-Lay Leader, shares a personal story to remind us that we never know when or how we may be called upon to show God’s love.
See your life in living color
By combining art therapy and scripture, Contreda Navarro-Jewell began a new ministry that creates a safe space for people to seek healing and discover their God-given purpose.
Ministry ideas need nurturing to grow
Three Seed to Harvest Ministry Incubation events launch in February. Sign up for all three, and you’ll be eligible for a mini-grant to bring your idea to fruition.
‘A fantastic time to be United Methodist’
Advocacy Day reinvigorated the faith of lay member David Ascher and jumpstarted South Lyon: First UMC’s involvement in justice advocacy, leading them to host their own community event.
Ways we can honor Dr. King’s legacy
The Michigan Conference outlines three study and learning resources we can utilize to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s fight for equality, justice, and racial reconciliation.
Lifelong faith cohorts begin January 30
Three new lifelong faith cohorts designed for a broad audience begin soon: an online book study on The Anxious Generation, a cohort exploring tools and strategies for adapting to evolving… Continue Reading Lifelong faith cohorts begin January 30
‘Can you just hold my hand?’
Rev. Laurie Koivula, a retired United Methodist pastor, finds joy in volunteering as a foster grandparent to elementary school children and feels it’s an extension of her ministry.