Category: Missions Posts
Honoring our Native American heritage
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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
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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
Orchard UMC awarded top CROP fundraiser
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STEP 4: Orchard UMC was recently honored by Church World Service for being a Legacy Congregation, one of the top CROP Hunger Walk fundraising congregations in the United States. Continue Reading Orchard UMC awarded top CROP fundraiser
Cardiac care now at the heart of HAPI’s vision
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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
JFON rebrands all network affiliates
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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
Leaders explain mission is a two-way street
![Paul Webster introducing Temba Nkomozepi](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/mujila_falls_TOP.jpg)
STEP 5: 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 Leaders explain mission is a two-way street
Kalamazoo Wesley celebrates 100 years
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STEP TWO: The Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo began one hundred years ago and continues to meet the evolving needs of young adult students. Continue Reading Kalamazoo Wesley celebrates 100 years
Medical mission journey to Peru planned for 2024
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STEP TWO: A UM Volunteers in Mission team is returning to Satipo, Peru, next year for their third medical mission journey and needs help filling their team. Continue Reading Medical mission journey to Peru planned for 2024
Biking across Michigan for young leaders
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STEP TWO: Two pastors reflect on biking across the state in one day to raise $6,000 for students attending schools in Michigan and in Liberia.
Continue Reading Biking across Michigan for young leaders
After the Storm hosts volunteer blitz
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STEP TWO: From October 1-7, After the Storm urged churches and individuals to come to Detroit to help flood survivors improve the health of their homes. Continue Reading After the Storm hosts volunteer blitz