Category: News
5 ways to stay engaged during GC
General Conference has begun, and here are some ways to keep tabs on all the happenings during this historic church event.
See what your time and $2 can do
All ages and abilities are invited to participate in a fun, hands-on activity at Annual Conference as we raise money for supplies and assemble rice meal packs for hunger relief.
Visit Greece and Egypt with Bishop Bard
From November 10-20, 2024, experience Greece and the splendors of Egypt on a professional tour led by Bishop David Bard and his wife, Julie.
Being better friends and neighbors
Ember St. Armour reflects on her campus ministry’s spring break trip and what she learned about slowing down and being present with those you serve.
UMC to consider greater inclusion
General Conference delegates prepare to discuss legislative proposals that would remove language from the Book of Discipline that excludes LGBTQ people from full participation in the church.
‘We are open for such a time’
Four United Methodist mission partners in Haiti give updates and encourage churches to continue support amid the current humanitarian crisis.
AC reminders, key dates
Reminders about legislation, the conference budget, and the April 30 end of early registration for the 2024 Michigan Annual Conference have been posted.
Meet our GC delegates, part 4
This week, we meet the last four General Conference delegates as they prepare for the big denominational gathering in Charlotte.
Vorbrich lives out calling as lawyer
At age five, he dressed up as a lawyer for career day. Today, Andy Vorbrich dons his suit as an attorney in Kalamazoo and chancellor of The Michigan Conference.
UMC to vote on Revised Social Principles
The proposed Revised Social Principles coming before General Conference delegates later this month hope to make the denomination’s social teachings more globally relevant.