Category: Michigan Area
Virtual 5K benefits flood recovery
The 4th Annual Michigan Conference 5K will not be done in Acme, as in years past. It may be done anywhere, July 26-28, at a proper social distance, of course!
CLC confronts racism
On Thursday, June 18, 2020, the Michigan Conference Leadership Council (CLC) released a statement of commitment to address systemic and personal racism.
Email scam impersonates Bishop Bard
Another email scam has been reported using a fake email address for Bishop David Bard. Do not respond to the phishing scam. Report to Google and/or delete.
Michigan COAAM makes statement
COAAM, the Committee on African American Ministries of The Michigan Conference, celebrates the “continued movement toward change” taking place across the country and around the world.
Radio ministry celebrates 3,000 broadcasts
Since 1924 the Word of God has been shared from Central United Methodist Church across the City of Lansing to villages and fields beyond. June 21, 2020 marks a milestone broadcast.
Bay Shore Camp season begins
Aim for a great time as Bay Shore Camp opens their season with Family Fun Days on June 19-20. All the usual fun activities arranged for safe social distancing!
4 weeks downstream, still suffering
Many, many more weeks of relief and recovery are ahead in mid-Michigan after May 19th flooding caused significant damage in over 1000 households across five counties. Here’s an eye-witness account.
Conference called to antiracist action
The Cabinet and the Board of Justice, leaders in The Michigan Conference, offer witness and resources to help local churches prepare for persistent antiracist action in communities across the state.
Camp board shares restructure plan
The Michigan Area United Methodist Board of Camping announces its plan to move into the future focused on three facilities.
Mission and love drive generous giving
These Michigan congregations have seen an increase in giving during the pandemic. The Rev. David Bell, Executive Director of The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan, talks about drivers of generous giving.