Category: News
UM Advocacy Day impacts State Capitol
Over 300 United Methodists and friends journeyed to Lansing to move hearts and minds on gun safety legislation through their stories and witness.
UMs ‘teach the world to sing’
The Michigan Conference Board of Global Ministries introduces a new web page that features stories of how Michigan United Methodists are engaged in mission.
Quit reporting and start visioning
Rev. Gary Step shows how churches can simplify their administrative structure, freeing ministry leaders to dream and act boldly.
Cornerstone votes to disaffiliate
Cornerstone Church, Michigan’s largest worshiping congregation, votes to leave the UMC and become nondenominational.
Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism curriculum launches
All appointed clergy must complete at least one Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism Education & Training module per calendar year, beginning in 2023. The curriculum is live, and clergy can register now.
Update leadership info in Brick River
Churches can stay connected to the conference and well-informed by updating their 2023 leadership roster in the Michigan Conference’s database.
UMCOR is ‘in Michigan’s DNA’
Partnering to do good in the face of tragedy is seen across generations in the Michigan Conference, by strong support of the United Methodist Committee on Relief. UMCOR Sunday is… Continue Reading UMCOR is ‘in Michigan’s DNA’
Get up and move for hunger relief
Lace up your shoes and get moving for a great cause by participating in the 7th annual 5K for child hunger relief this June during Annual Conference.
Report sheds light on disaffiliating churches
A new Lewis Center for Church Leadership report finds that churches disaffiliating from The United Methodist Church are overwhelmingly in the South and Southwest. Compared with remaining United Methodist churches,… Continue Reading Report sheds light on disaffiliating churches
After the Storm poised for growth
With a new name and a new website, the Michigan Conference’s long-term disaster recovery nonprofit is better prepared to help Michigan rebuild one family at a time.