Category: Michigan Area
Living our countercultural witness
Six lay and clergy members of the Michigan Conference share insights on ways to build a culture of kindness as Americans prepare to vote on November 5.
Conference partnership receives Lilly grant
The Michigan and Rio Texas Conferences will use a $1.25 million Lilly Endowment grant to fund an initiative to help congregations nurture children through worship and prayer.
Demonstrate love through diversity
For La Nueva Esperanza UMC in Grand Rapids, Hispanic Heritage Month welcomes us all to widely incorporate global worship practices and choose to love in inclusion and peace as Jesus… Continue Reading Demonstrate love through diversity
‘Because we allow God to use us’
After The Storm, the Michigan Conference’s disaster recovery ministry, continues to walk with families in Kalamazoo County as they rebuild their lives months after a devastating tornado.
Film features pastors DeLong and VanDessel
Leap of Faith, a new documentary featuring two Michigan United Methodist pastors, explores how we can disagree and still belong to each other in a divided world.
Create a culture of kindness
In this election season, church leaders offer ways for us to live out our Christian values and respect each other, especially when we disagree on politics.
Children’s ministry finds its niche
Kids Ministry Zooms are online gatherings for those involved in children’s faith formation in the Michigan Conference. Join their next meeting on September 18.
Celebrating our Hispanic heritage
Help your congregation celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins September 15, and learn about Centro Familiar Cristiano UMC in Melvindale, one of our vital Hispanic congregations.
Spaces where all can worship equally
The Michigan Conference’s Division on Disability Concerns is here to help churches become inclusive spaces that empower and support people with disabilities to achieve their full participation.
Connexion’s first year dubbed ‘success’
Fourteen young adults recently completed their summer internship through Connexion, the Michigan Conference’s new program centered on formation and discernment.