Category: Missions Posts
Christian Education Sunday grows faith

STEP TWO: Learn how recent funding through the annual Christian Education Sunday offering has grown faith and then plan for this year’s date, set for August 20. Continue Reading Christian Education Sunday grows faith
JFON rebrands all network affiliates

STEP THREE: Justice for Our Neighbors Michigan, one of 19 JFON affiliates, announces a new name—Immigration Law & Justice Michigan—coupled with an enduring passion for mission. Continue Reading JFON rebrands all network affiliates
Cardiac care now at the heart of HAPI’s vision

STEP FOUR: Valerie Mossman-Celestin just returned from her first trip to Haiti in five years. It was a time to reconnect with the community, reassure the staff, and recreate the ministry. Continue Reading Cardiac care now at the heart of HAPI’s vision
Missionaries bring the world to Michigan

STEP FIVE: The Michigan Conference announces new ministry partners in Mozambique and Switzerland: Blair Moses Kamanga and Joy Eva Bohol. They serve as missionaries of The United Methodist Church. Continue Reading Missionaries bring the world to Michigan
Michigan churches help settle refugees

STEP SIX: Two Michigan United Methodist churches utilized Mustard Seed Migration Grants to begin new ministries to refugee neighbors. October 1 is the deadline for the 2023 grant cycle. Continue Reading Michigan churches help settle refugees
French UMC receives the One Matters Award

Step TWO: The One Matters Award, presented by Discipleship Ministries, was recently given to French UMC for the difference they make in the lives of immigrants moving to Detroit. Continue Reading French UMC receives the One Matters Award
Native American Elders gather in Grand Rapids

STEP TWO: The United Methodist Church celebrated Native American Ministries on Sunday, April 23, 2023. This offering supports ministries like Pawating Native American Elders Program at Northlawn UMC in Grand Rapids. Continue Reading Native American Elders gather in Grand Rapids
Michigan’s EngageMI gifts lead UMC

STEP THREE: In 2022 Michigan churches’ contributions through EngageMI increased by 38%. We led the denomination in giving to national and international advance projects. Continue Reading Michigan’s EngageMI gifts lead UMC
HAPI and CWS help dreams take flight

STEP FOUR: Michigan churches can welcome Haitian young adults looking for refuge and opportunities by sponsoring their resettlement through Church World Service. HAPI, Haitian Assets for Peace, is assisting this process. Continue Reading HAPI and CWS help dreams take flight
SoSA provides food for body and soul

STEP THREE: Feeding America estimates that one in nine residents of Michigan faces hunger. The Society of St. Andrew feeds the hungry by salvaging food that would otherwise go to waste. Continue Reading SoSA provides food for body and soul