Category: Michigan Area
Deadlines approach for statistics, AC resolutions
Annual statistics from Michigan churches are due January 31. Two early February dates are coming up for submitting annual conference resolutions.
Michigan Conference redraws district lines
The Michigan Conference announces a new district map and the district superintendents serving those seven new districts.
Conference launches spiritual formation toolbox
The Michigan Conference, in collaboration with Traverse City: Central UMC and the Northern Waters District, launched an innovative set of videos and online resources to equip parents and caregivers as… Continue Reading Conference launches spiritual formation toolbox
Historic Ionia church damaged by fire
Ionia: Zion United Methodist Church, known for its community outreach, experienced loss following the Jan. 5 fire that damaged portions of the church.
Top 10 news stories of 2022
What were on the minds and hearts of Michigan United Methodists in 2022? Review and remember the top 10 news stories from last year.
Bishop’s Christmas offering invests in young leaders
The bishop’s Christmas offering will go to the Michigan Conference’s Readers to Leaders campaign, which is raising money to support children’s education at United Methodist schools in Liberia and at… Continue Reading Bishop’s Christmas offering invests in young leaders
Ready to travel to YOUTH 2023?
Every four years, United Methodist youth from across the connection gather for four days of discipleship, fun, and fellowship. Are your church’s youth ready to attend YOUTH 2023 in Daytona… Continue Reading Ready to travel to YOUTH 2023?
Churches respond to Oxford, one year later
On the anniversaries of the Oxford and Sandy Hook school shootings, Michigan United Methodist congregations created spaces for prayer and fellowship as a means of caring for their communities.
Northville UM gets first experience helping hurricane victims
A Michigan United Methodist joined a disaster response team from Northern Illinois to assist with cleanup in Florida following the destruction of Hurricane Ian.
New online-only church charts new territory
Tapestry, the Michigan Conference’s first online-only congregation, launched in October with the hope of creating a new community for Christ.