Category: Michigan Area
Foundation honors four congregations
Four Michigan United Methodist congregations were recipients of a steward leader award, given by the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan.
Annual Conference gets a move on
Two events at this year’s Annual Conference raised money for good causes: A hybrid 5K, allowing participants to walk, run, or ride from home, raised almost $21,000 to reduce and… Continue Reading Annual Conference gets a move on
AC 2022 learns ‘God is up to something’
AC 2022 was held in Acme, MI, June 2-4. Bishop David Bard and conference members mourned the divisiveness and craziness in life, then danced together to “rhythms of God’s grace.”
AC looks at Vision with new eyes
Bold & Effective Leaders. Vibrant Congregations. Ministry and Mission. These Christ-centered aspects of the Michigan Conference’s vision inspired conference members to embrace their story.
Conference worships, celebrates, and mourns
Members of the 2022 Michigan Annual Conference gathered in Acme, MI June 1-4 for worship, celebration, and time for mourning.
2022 list of appointments
Click here to view a complete list of ministerial appointments for The Michigan Conference, effective July 1, 2022.
Conference takes care of business
“This is what we are here for.” For many members, the heart of the Annual Conference is the raising of the card to vote on the business at hand.
Deacons come to the lakeshore
Fourth in a series of articles about the ministry of the Deacons in Michigan. Meet Ann Emerson and Cora Glass, who are in ministry together at Lake Huron Retreat Center.
Community resilient after tornado
Michigan United Methodists are encouraged to contribute to the Conference Disaster Response Fund as the community leaders in Gaylord assess property damage and recovery needs from the May 20 tornado.
Holland churches launch a dream
Construction may be two years away, but two affordable apartment buildings on 10th Street in Holland, MI, are on the drawing board thanks to First United Methodist and Hope churches.