News Archives - The Michigan Conference

Plans turn to action February 24

Delegates prepare. Bloggers write. Panels discuss. Congregations pray. All leading up to the 2019 General Conference now ten days away.

VIMs view Puerto Rico ‘beyond windshield’

East Winds men with Puerto Rican leaders

A 7-member team organized by The East Winds District left Michigan and served in Puerto Rico for a week in January. They now see the world with new eyes.

Snapshots of Vitality 2019

Gladwin UMC members pose with the bus they purchased for ministry.

See Christ in the hands and faces of Michigan United Methodists celebrating their vitality on Facebook. Send us your snapshots!

EngageMI invites projects to apply

Children serve lunch at NOAH Project in downtown Detroit.

EngageMI is looking ahead to the next year in ministry and mission. March 11 is the deadline for conference projects to apply for inclusion in the 2020 EngageMI guidebook.

What United Methodists really believe

Chart showing United Methodist theological beliefs

A recent survey dug into theology-related views of United Methodist laypersons in the United States. Results were strikingly varied.

Liberia’s UMW turn love into action

Liberian United Methodist Women demonstrate against violence to women.

The United Methodist Women in Liberia staged a peaceful demonstration against the growing wave of violence against women and girls.

It changed my life!

Young boy ready to swim at Lakeview Camp

The Rev. Benton Heisler shares why he and his entire family believe in Christian camping. Registration is now open for the nine United Methodist camps and affiliate sites in Michigan.

Muskegon Methodist family unites

Unity Service held in Muskegon Heights February 2017. Three pastors holding hands.

Since February 2017, these four churches in greater Muskegon have been coming together to celebrate historic ties and move forward in faithful witness. They are living their love through action.