Annual Conference begins next week

Michigan United Methodists will gather next week in Acme for worship and fellowship and to conduct conference business.

Invest in safe, life-giving relationships

The Michigan Conference is sponsoring a brand-new course in July focused on addressing your inner critic and naming and living out your core values so that you have no regrets… Continue Reading Invest in safe, life-giving relationships

Webinar to focus on spiritual health

On June 17, Laura Messamore and Rev. Janine Plum will lead a free webinar sponsored by Abundant Health Michigan on how holy listening in community can improve our spiritual health… Continue Reading Webinar to focus on spiritual health

‘For it is God who works in you’

Rev. John Kasper, superintendent of the Central Bay District, asks us to consider taking on the mind and attitude of Jesus when we find our freedom gone and oppression rules… Continue Reading ‘For it is God who works in you’

Voters prepare to ratify amendments

This article summarizes three of the four proposed UMC constitutional amendments that eligible voting members will vote to ratify at the 2025 Michigan Annual Conference.

Bay View celebrates jubilee season

The Bay View Association, a historic summer community near Petoskey with United Methodist roots, will celebrate its sesquicentennial with a lineup of events and guest preachers, including Bishop David Bard.

Mini golf outing added for AC

In addition to the 9-hole Golf Scramble on Friday, a miniature golf fundraiser supporting our UM campus ministries will be held on Thursday, May 29, at Pirate’s Cove in Traverse… Continue Reading Mini golf outing added for AC

Planting hope in Haiti

The “Gardens of Hope” campaign, which the Michigan Conference Haiti Task Force will bring to the 2025 Annual Conference, hopes to sow seeds of ministry investment for our covenant partners… Continue Reading Planting hope in Haiti

Glimpses of a new vision for shared ministry

Despite financial challenges, United Methodists in Michigan are claiming a new season of ministry that is before them through creativity and renewed mission.

Love for our migrant neighbors

United Methodists in Michigan are standing in solidarity with refugees and asylum seekers in their communities, as many of them fear deportation despite their lawful status.