Category: Michigan Area
Called to be witnesses
Warren: First UMC stands beside their Muslim neighbors with a bold statement against hate and a testament to their commitment to interfaith understanding.
New ministry offers lifeline
Pro Allies is the Michigan Conference’s latest Fresh Expression of church, offering real-time crisis support and prayer for veterans, first responders, and their families.
UMs aid Alaska farm, food bank
A Volunteers in Mission team from Livonia: Newburg UMC shares their experience serving at United Methodist-affiliated Alaska Pacific University’s Spring Creek Farm and learning about sustainable agriculture.
A resurrection story
Centro Familiar Cristiano UMC in Melvindale was recently awarded the inaugural Resilient Church Award at SCD 2026, recognizing churches that persevere through adversity.
Michigan UMs take lead in NCJ summit
Rev. Alice Fleming Townley, Audra Hudson Stone, and Jacob Stone, justice and advocacy experts from the Michigan Conference, co-led the recent NCJ Justice Summit in Chicago to build bridges among… Continue Reading Michigan UMs take lead in NCJ summit
Making cycling inclusive
North Branch: First UMC’s new outreach ministry, Pedals and Prayers, provides adaptive bicycles at no cost to individuals with mobility challenges.
Bowls of Freedom Soup support Haiti
Georgetown UMC recently raised $2,500 for the Gardens of Hope campaign. The event celebrates past freedom and supports future hope.
Embracing a God-sized dream
Oscoda UMC launched Huron Housing Hope, an ambitious community-wide housing initiative that creatively addresses local needs after the closure of a homeless shelter.
Ministry of mercy in a place of need
Michigan United Methodists have launched a new ministry, Helping Hands, to reach out to those detained by ICE at the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin with the love of… Continue Reading Ministry of mercy in a place of need
MSU campus ministry faces transition
On July 16, 2026, it was announced that the board of the Wesley Foundation at Michigan State University had voted to close the foundation as an independent nonprofit and transition… Continue Reading MSU campus ministry faces transition