Category: Michigan Area
From farm to ministry: Meet Lisa Batten
Introducing Connected in Ministry: A Staff Spotlight Series. First up is Lisa Batten, Associate Director of Intercultural Resourcing, Leadership, and Fund Development. Her farm upbringing, love of grant writing, and… Continue Reading From farm to ministry: Meet Lisa Batten
$100K grant aids immigrant ministries
The Michigan Conference recently distributed a $100K UMCOR grant to fifteen recipients, supporting immigrant congregations, ally churches, and faith leader wellness throughout the conference.
Churches widen their welcome
Two Michigan United Methodist churches have launched new ministries for neurodivergent children and young adults, choosing to love boldly as Christ calls us to.
Bike ride delivers big boost
Over Labor Day, cyclists in Cedar Springs and Midland raised nearly $10K for the Gardens of Hope campaign, funds that will help partner Jeremie Rising invest in the education of… Continue Reading Bike ride delivers big boost
Retreat, cohort support young adults
Fall offerings invite young adults to rest, discern, and explore. The Do-Nothing Retreat offers Sabbath from the grind. The Young Adult Discernment Cohort, a monthly online gathering, guides participants through… Continue Reading Retreat, cohort support young adults
Giving trends on the rise
The Michigan Conference shares a midyear update on giving to Ministry Shares and on how connectional giving is going so far across The United Methodist Church.
Retirement home doubles chapel size
A retirement community with Methodist roots in Chelsea, Michigan, marked the rededication of its newly expanded chapel and performing arts center, which will enhance worship and create a new venue… Continue Reading Retirement home doubles chapel size
Newburg invests in 28 young dreamers
A United Methodist church in Livonia, Michigan, awarded 21 higher-education scholarships and 7 camperships this year, proving that a congregation’s generosity can change the trajectory of a young person’s future.
Come and bear witness to history
First UMC of Brighton & Whitmore Lake invites people from across the Michigan Conference to join them in the American South this January to stand on the ground where the… Continue Reading Come and bear witness to history
Webinars prepare churches for election season
Two upcoming webinars invite UMs into election-season advocacy: the NCJ Advocacy Network’s Sept. 9 kickoff call and a Sept. 19 conversation with Bishop David Bard on how churches can faithfully… Continue Reading Webinars prepare churches for election season