Michigan Area Archives - Page 13 of 151

Community House expands services

United Methodist Community House in Grand Rapids, an EngageMI Ministry Partner, recently opened a new center for older adults and expanded services for children.

Ypsilanti: First celebrates 200 years

Ypsilanti: First UMC embraces God’s ongoing work as it celebrates its bicentennial and looks to the future as it refocuses its commitment to the community.

Michigan youth grow in faith

In June, nineteen youth and six adults from Ann Arbor: First UMC joined an NCJ Youth Mission Journey in Wisconsin and experienced a week filled with moments of stepping outside… Continue Reading Michigan youth grow in faith

Welcoming all of God’s children

Campus ministries, supported through Ministry Shares, share God’s love and help young adult believers grow in faith and walk in the light.

District branches produce good fruit

Lori Roof, Lay Leader for the Greater Southwest District, gives updates on ministry growth in her district, including Semilla Centro, Bradley: Indian Mission UMC, and Battle Creek: Washington Heights UMC.

Staff realignment announced

The Michigan Conference announced difficult changes that impact its staffing and structure as the conference seeks to align with a reduced 2026 budget.

Paddling to a brighter future together

Kalamazoo: Westwood UMC’s new ministry, Paddles and Prayers, went from concept to birth thanks to the Michigan Conference’s Seed to Harvest ministry incubation program. Read their story and join a… Continue Reading Paddling to a brighter future together