Category: Michigan Area
UMW mark historic first
Howell UMC was the scene of the first Annual Celebration of Michigan Conference UMW. They now move ‘together toward tomorrow.’
Fellows at work in Michigan
At the present time, seven young adult missionaries are serving in Michigan. Three of these Fellows talk about their service with God’s people in Kalamazoo and Detroit.
Advent gifts heal disasters’ pain
Again this Advent, Bishop David Bard asks The Michigan Conference to help heal human suffering with generous contributions to disaster recovery efforts both around the world and across the state.
Partner with ‘Dollars for Scholars’
Did you know that a $1,000 gift from your congregation can multiply into $4,000 of scholarship support for a student in your church? Check out Dollars for Scholars.
Engage MI Challenge raises $43,000
The EngageMI Fundraising Challenge raised $30,119 from 309 donors in three weeks. An additional $13,000 in prizes were awarded. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of neighbors!
Dave Wiltse receives Copes Award
The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts (FUMMWA) honored Michigan’s Dave Wiltse with the distinguised Copes Award at their gathering in Kansas City.
Happening at Conference Treasury
As Nancy Wyllys and Becky Emmert leave the Conference Treasury, it’s time to introduce two new staff persons who are there to meet your needs.
Insurance Enrollment starts Nov. 1
The Michigan Conference Health Insurance open enrollment for Active Group health insurance subscribers runs November 1-15, 2019. Here’s what to do and how to do it.
Embrace our hope in Jesus
Embrace is an evangelism resource that equips Christ-followers to share their faith with confidence. It combines personal experience and six essential values. Training is Nov. 1-2 in Dexter.
Historic church lives on
This historic 157-year-old building spent much of its life storing hops and livestock. But it once was a church and now it is a church once more, thanks to a heroic restoration effort.