Category: Missions Posts
Mission leaders learn to fish in new waters
STEP ONE: On September 30, 2023, eighty persons gathered from across the Michigan Conference to get fired up about Starting & Sustaining Ministries of Compassion, Justice, and Inclusion. Continue Reading Mission leaders learn to fish in new waters
Cass Community UMC to open Fox Family Center
STEP TWO: A new overnight center at Cass Community Social Services in Detroit hopes to foster dignity in vulnerable families seeking a temporary home. Continue Reading Cass Community UMC to open Fox Family Center
Human Relations Day realizes King’s dream
STEP THREE: Giving on Human Relations Day helps build King’s vision of beloved community and supports churches like Grand Rapids: Vietnamese UMC. Continue Reading Human Relations Day realizes King’s dream
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
Agriculture Mission in Zambia is two-way street
STEP FIVE: United Methodist missionary Temba Nkomozepi recently sat down with Rev. Alex Plum to talk about the work at Mujila Falls in Zambia and how he views mission as bidirectional. Continue Reading Agriculture Mission in Zambia is two-way street
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
Three men share what home missioners do
STEP FIVE: Bill White, co-founder of 5Loaves2Fish Northern Michigan, is one of three home missioners featured in an online event about this ministry path for laity. Continue Reading Three men share what home missioners do
Writing love letters on hearts of God’s people
STEP 5: “Every encounter I have with another person, is an opportunity for Christ to work through me,” says Helen Roberts-Evans, an EngageMI ministry partner serving in Liberia. Continue Reading Writing love letters on hearts of God’s people
Honoring our Native American heritage
STEP 3: Here are eight suggestions for congregations, individuals, and families to celebrate and undergird our indigenous communities. Continue Reading Honoring our Native American heritage
Michigan tornadoes inspire response
STEP 2: Marshall and Grand Blanc UMCs reached out to their communities following recent tornadoes, providing examples of how churches can be prepared for and respond to disasters. Continue Reading Michigan tornadoes inspire response