Category: Michigan Area
New local church ministries take off
Outside-the-box ministries at Dixboro, Pierson: Heritage, and Amble UMCs, made possible, in part, by Conference Leadership Council grants, are engaging their communities in new ways.
Surviving storms one step at a time
Four years after its launch as After The Storm, disaster recovery staff continue to walk beside those battered by storms with the help of UMCOR, FEMA, and the Michigan Conference.
Advocacy Day to address food insecurity
Registration is now open for Advocacy Day on March 18. Get a preview of this year’s focus and hear a testimony about how this annual event has shaped one person’s… Continue Reading Advocacy Day to address food insecurity
Heed the call to do justice
In the spirit of Keep Making Peace, a new event on February 21 aims to empower Michigan UMs to be better justice-seekers in our world.
Conference awards $117K in grants
The Michigan Conference announces the recipients of the 2025 Grace in Action Ministry Innovation Awards.
Lay-led ministry sews over 100 quilts
Looking for a new ministry idea? Jeannine Page-Tear and Cyndy Rossman, East Winds District Co-Lay Leaders, share about the ugly quilt ministry, which helps people experiencing homelessness stay warm.
Top 10 news stories of 2025
The Michigan Conference’s communications team reviews the top news stories from last year.
Conference partnership gives updates
Making Meaning Together, a grant-funded initiative to nurture children in worship and prayer, announces its 2026 church partners and provides several important updates.
Browne to join Foundation staff
The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan has hired Rev. Dr. Jennie Browne as Senior Director of Connectional Engagement.
Re-creating Santa’s workshop for kids
Southfield: Hope UMC is helping holiday dreams come true for families by reintroducing a downtown Detroit Christmas tradition.