Category: Michigan Area
Annual Conference begins next week
Michigan United Methodists will gather next week in Acme for worship and fellowship and to conduct conference business.
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.
Kasper named as East Winds DS
Bishop Bard announces the appointment of Rev. John Kasper as superintendent of the East Winds District, effective July 1. He will continue serving the Central Bay District.
Midwest Mission comes to AC
At the 2025 Michigan Annual Conference, there are several ways to partner with Midwest Mission in their disaster relief ministry. Kits and gently used items will be collected, along with… Continue Reading Midwest Mission comes to AC
Journey to justice in the Middle East
The Task Force Promoting Justice in the Middle East invites you to join them in their advocacy ministry championing the cause of peace with justice for all in the Middle… Continue Reading Journey to justice in the Middle East