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Category: Missions Posts

UMCOR renews relationship with Haiti

Sunrise in Haiti

PART F: UMCOR — At UMCOR’s Haiti Partner Conference, a new chapter in Haitian-led leadership unfolds as the denomination renews its commitment to the people of Haiti amid the ongoing crisis. Continue Reading UMCOR renews relationship with Haiti

Disaster recovery teams report

Two men replacing a sink

PART B: Michigan Projects — 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. Continue Reading Disaster recovery teams report

Discipleship is our mission

Christian educators at a retreat

PART B: Michigan Projects — Christian Education Sunday, set for August 17, 2025, emphasizes the importance of faith formation and the UMC’s disciple-making mission. Continue Reading Discipleship is our mission

Michigan youth grow in faith

Youth standing outside a church sign

PART B: Michigan Projects — In June, nineteen youth and six adults from Ann Arbor: First UMC joined an NCJ Youth Mission Journey in Wisconsin and experienced a week filled with moments of stepping outside their comfort zones. Continue Reading Michigan youth grow in faith

My heart yearns for camp

Three campers at Wesley Woods

PART B: Michigan Projects — Lainey Kitchenmaster, a lifelong camper at Wesley Woods who is now a volunteer, explains how United Methodist camping has impacted her life and faith. Michigan Area United Methodist Camping, Grace Outside, is an EngageMI project. Continue Reading My heart yearns for camp

Grant helps Keep Kids Warm in the UP

Celebrating Christmas Eve

PART B: Michigan Projects — A member of Ishpeming: Wesley UMC shares a powerful story of receiving a grant to help fund their Keep Kids Warm project. Keep Kids Warm will be a new EngageMI project in 2026. Continue Reading Grant helps Keep Kids Warm in the UP

Joy in mission after retirement

Mission Volunteers

PART C: National Projects — After retiring, Sandra White discovered a new calling — serving others as a Mission Volunteer and finding joy in purposeful work. Continue Reading Joy in mission after retirement

Unpaving paradise in Kalamazoo

Planting a raised bed garden

PART B: Michigan Projects — Restoration Orchard at the Wesley Foundation in Kalamazoo is transforming a former parking lot into a sustainable garden featuring fruit trees, raised vegetable beds, and companion plants. Continue Reading Unpaving paradise in Kalamazoo

Freedom Schools receive special gift

Teachers and volunteers in a gymnasium

PART B: Michigan Projects — Members of Chelsea: First UMC’s mission team presented a touching gift to the Flint Freedom Schools, symbolizing their ongoing commitment to this vital literacy program. Continue Reading Freedom Schools receive special gift

Community House expands services

Ribbon cutting for the new Older Adult Center at UMCH in Grand Rapids

PART B: Michigan Projects — United Methodist Community House in Grand Rapids, an EngageMI Ministry Partner, recently opened a new center for older adults and expanded services for children. Continue Reading Community House expands services