Category: Michigan Area
Pedaling for a brighter future
This Labor Day weekend, plan to support the Bike Ride for Haiti, a fundraiser for the Michigan Conference’s Gardens of Hope campaign benefiting our Haiti ministry partners.
Young people fired up for faith
At the Global Young People’s Convocation in Dublin, Ireland, youth and young adults from Michigan bonded with other UMs and caught a vision for what God is calling the church… Continue Reading Young people fired up for faith
Clergy speak out for voting rights
Almost two dozen United Methodist clergy joined other faith leaders at statewide rallies calling for the protection of voting rights for all eligible voters in Michigan.
Redistricting goes into effect
The Michigan Conference transitions to a new structure, with staffing changes, including a new conference superintendent, effective July 1.
Reminders of what you voted on
Take these local church action items from the resolutions approved at the 2026 Michigan Annual Conference and act on them in faith.
Urgent need for volunteers, July 19-24
Wesley Woods, our UM camp in Dowling, has an immediate need for male and female counselors and program leaders for their Elementary & Middle School Summer Camp after a few… Continue Reading Urgent need for volunteers, July 19-24
Hybrid workshop to feature UM author
Rebekah Simon-Peter aims to help Michigan United Methodist churches experience renewal by crafting a bold vision for their future. Experience this dynamic speaker at the DARE to Dream Like Jesus… Continue Reading Hybrid workshop to feature UM author
Faith, freedom, and a call to action
Black Methodists for Church Renewal celebrated Juneteenth and charted a bold future at their annual meeting in Detroit.
New grants focus on clergy wellness
On July 1, two new Michigan Conference initiatives begin, providing grants to help pastoral leaders improve their health and well-being.
Put the Social Principles into action
Action steps from the Wisdom and Witness sessions at the 2026 Michigan Annual Conference are now available for local churches to use and adapt for their faith communities.