Category: News
$650K grant keeps recovery going
UMCOR has awarded the Michigan Conference a $650,000 grant for After The Storm, an EngageMI ministry partner helping families recover from April’s storms and flooding.
Grants help churches expand their welcome
Churches and United Methodist-affiliated organizations can request up to $2,000 for accessibility projects through a new Michigan Conference grant, with applications open Oct. 19 to Nov. 19. The grant launches… Continue Reading Grants help churches expand their welcome
Answering the call: Meet Dwanda Hayton
Connected in Ministry: A Staff Spotlight Series continues with Dwanda Hayton, Executive Administrative Assistant for the Greater Detroit District. Her 19 years of service, belief that administrative work is sacred,… Continue Reading Answering the call: Meet Dwanda Hayton
Teacher, prophet, apostle . . . pastor
When his Bible study group named spiritual gifts he’d never claimed, Rev. Larry French heard God’s call and found a clear path to ministry.
From farm to ministry: Meet Lisa Batten
Introducing Connected in Ministry: A Staff Spotlight Series. First up is Lisa Batten, Associate Director of Intercultural Resourcing, Leadership, and Fund Development. Her farm upbringing, love of grant writing, and… Continue Reading From farm to ministry: Meet Lisa Batten
Campaign fuels future pastors
Michigan United Methodists have contributed nearly $21K to the Miracle Sunday Initiative, which has now surpassed $2.1 million to support theological education in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines.
$100K grant aids immigrant ministries
The Michigan Conference recently distributed a $100K UMCOR grant to fifteen recipients, supporting immigrant congregations, ally churches, and faith leader wellness throughout the conference.
Churches widen their welcome
Two Michigan United Methodist churches have launched new ministries for neurodivergent children and young adults, choosing to love boldly as Christ calls us to.
Bike ride delivers big boost
Over Labor Day, cyclists in Cedar Springs and Midland raised nearly $10K for the Gardens of Hope campaign, funds that will help partner Jeremie Rising invest in the education of… Continue Reading Bike ride delivers big boost
Retreat, cohort support young adults
Fall offerings invite young adults to rest, discern, and explore. The Do-Nothing Retreat offers Sabbath from the grind. The Young Adult Discernment Cohort, a monthly online gathering, guides participants through… Continue Reading Retreat, cohort support young adults