Category: Michigan Area
Advent words into Advent action
Christ UMC in Crystal Falls is transforming an Advent worship tradition into life-changing ministry in the world beyond their local church.
Bode, García, Mossman-Celestin honored
The Michigan Conference celebrates the gifts of three employees whose employment ends on December 31, 2025.
Migrant needs open eyes, hearts
When University UMC in East Lansing learned that a program supporting first-generation university students whose parents are migrant workers had lost federal funding, they committed to raising money to help… Continue Reading Migrant needs open eyes, hearts
Conference plans UM identity study
As a conference-wide focus on United Methodist identity, local churches are invited to study Laceye Warner’s Knowing Who We Are: The Wesleyan Way of Grace any time before the 2026… Continue Reading Conference plans UM identity study
Giving life in Port-au-Prince
Amid violence, Grace Children’s Hospital, one of the ministry partners supported through the Gardens of Hope campaign, is performing miracles in Haiti’s capital.
2025 Ministry Shares due December 31
The Michigan Conference celebrates the generous giving of local churches with a year-to-date update on Ministry Shares giving and reminds churches to submit any final 2025 payments by December 31.
Michigan UMs combat food insecurity
The holiday season is here, and with grocery costs continuing to rise, Michigan United Methodists are standing in the gap with neighbors in need.
Immigration justice day in Lansing
On December 2, join an interfaith event in Lansing that includes United Methodist support and calls for speaking out on behalf of our immigrant neighbors. In the spirit of Advocacy… Continue Reading Immigration justice day in Lansing
Global gathering set for young UMs
Do you know a youth or young adult who wants to shape the UMC’s future? January 15 is the deadline to apply to go with the Michigan Conference groups attending… Continue Reading Global gathering set for young UMs
Disaster recovery teams give reports
Hear the first-hand accounts of two Volunteers in Mission (VIM) teams from Michigan that just returned from trips to Georgia and Kentucky, helping communities rebuild after devastating natural disasters.