Category: Michigan Area
Disaffiliation terms and conditions finalized
Trustees of The Michigan Conference move forward on a Judicial Council assignment to provide terms for disaffiliation from The UMC.
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She walks because they walk
Since 1995 Karol Kesterke, a United Methodist from Berrien Springs, has raised $126,339 for the Blossomland CROP Walk’s fight against hunger. She feels blessed to have been able to help.
Michigan teens attend Youth 2019
Youth 2019 is a national gathering of young people from across the U.S. Over 160 participants from Michigan join the 3,000 gathered in Kansas City, July 10-13.
Missionary doctor visits Michigan
Churches in Michigan support the ministry of missionary Pierre Manya. He will be in the state to talk about his new medical ministry July 23-29.
10,000 meals for hungry kids
Kids Against Hunger feeds children around the world and around the corner. East Winds District recently helped them in this effort by packing 10,000 meals.
They call Detroit Central UMC home
When Ded and Flora walked through the doors of Central UMC in Detroit in January 2018, little did they know they would still call the church home 18 months later.
Award celebrates the joy of giving
The Wayne C. Barrett Steward Leader Award honors creative outreach by United Methodist congregations and the efforts of a man who taught about generous giving.
‘Making God famous’ in Dexter
Celebrating 25 years on their campus, Dexter United Methodist Church is on the grow for God and Christ. Says Pastor Matt Hook, “to be a disciple means you make disciples.”
Good vibes at Valley
Matt Bistayi, pastor of Valley Church in Allendale, received the Harry Denman Evangelism Award at the 2019 Michigan Annual Conference. After 10 years, Valley continues to “gain traction” with Jesus.