Category: Michigan Area
‘Use skills God has given you’
A lay-led task force at Church of the Dunes in Grand Haven is raising awareness and educating community members about gun violence prevention.
Teamwork keeps Red Bird on the road
A Michigan church connects with other congregations, the district, and the conference to provide two vehicles for Red Bird Mission. These “mobile hardware vans” will keep volunteer teams on task.
Vision expands for Noah at Central
Thanks to a Reflective Leadership Grant, Amy Brown has greater clarity on Christ’s calling and a daring vision for the future possibilities of service to Detroit’s unhoused population.
Taking the plunge
Faith on the Fly, a new ministry out of Grand Rapids: Trinity UMC, teaches people how to fish and creates faith-filled opportunities to learn new things and bond with others.
Community celebrates farmworkers
Arcadia UMC helps to organize an annual appreciation dinner for migrant farmworkers in rural Manistee County to honor their contributions to the community.
Port Huron ministry opens doors wide
The Blue Water Free Store and Ministry Center, an EngageMI Ministry Partner in Port Huron, is bringing the love of Jesus to those in their community by meeting unmet needs.
Bishop announces listening tour
On November 23, Bishop David Bard begins a four-stop tour to hear from people following significant changes in The United Methodist Church.
‘Be open for miracles to happen’
Through Christlike acts of love, Leland Community UMC is building relationships with their refugee and migrant neighbors and bridging the gap between cultures.
Michigan’s ‘Odd Couple’
Taylorie Bailey and Denny Wissinger, the new Co-Lay Leaders of the Michigan Conference, are ready to equip the laity of the annual conference for ministry and mission.
Living our countercultural witness
Six lay and clergy members of the Michigan Conference share insights on ways to build a culture of kindness as Americans prepare to vote on November 5.