Category: Missions Posts
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
Michigan churches help raise up young leaders
STEP TWO: The Michigan Conference’s Readers to Leaders campaign passes a critical benchmark, thanks to churches committed to literacy and investing in young leaders here in Michigan and in Liberia. Continue Reading Michigan churches help raise up young leaders
Get ready to ‘do good’
STEP TWO: Are you ready to “Do all the good you can?” Michigan United Methodists who are eager for mission work can be trained to join an Early Response Team… Continue Reading Get ready to ‘do good’
After the Storm teams up in flood cleanup in Detroit
STEP TWO: Veteran-led Team Rubicon amplifies flood relief efforts in Metro Detroit by assisting After the Storm, Michigan’s long-term disaster response and recovery nonprofit. Together, the volunteers did 47 home… Continue Reading After the Storm teams up in flood cleanup in Detroit
Engaging with neighbors in the Upper Peninsula
STEP ONE: God’s Country Cooperative Parish has been connecting churches and helping neighbors in the U.P. since 1983. Paying Ministry Shares is an important first step in supporting outreach at… Continue Reading Engaging with neighbors in the Upper Peninsula
Nepal missionaries visit and renew relationships
STEP FIVE: Dr. Lester and Debbie Dornon are the first missionaries to visit the Michigan Conference since the beginning of the pandemic. Seven churches welcomed these EngageMI Mission Partners from… Continue Reading Nepal missionaries visit and renew relationships
‘After the Storm’ helps rebuild homes and lives
STEP TWO: With a new name and a new website, the Michigan Conference’s long-term disaster recovery nonprofit is better prepared to help Michigan rebuild from the chaos, one family at… Continue Reading ‘After the Storm’ helps rebuild homes and lives