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Michigan churches help settle refugees

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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

Agriculture Mission in Zambia is two-way street

Paul Webster introducing Temba Nkomozepi

PART E: 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

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

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

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

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