Category: Michigan Area
Ways to care for our migrant neighbors
The Michigan Conference is prepared to resource churches as they stand with and support migrant and immigrant neighbors in their communities.
MCHS bolsters mental health care
Methodist Children’s Home Society begins work on a state-of-the-art facility that will provide a mental health lifeline for vulnerable youth in Detroit’s underserved communities.
Thomas to teach at Annual Conference
Writer and teacher Debie Thomas will be the guest speaker at this year’s Michigan Annual Conference, set for May 30 – June 1, 2025.
#RVersforChrist
A retired nurse from Michigan, Barb Harlow travels the country in her fifth wheel and finds purpose in doing hands-on mission work as part of Methodist NOMADS.
Zalewski joins Central Bay District
The Michigan Conference has hired Melanie Zalewski as the Central Bay District’s executive assistant. She will also serve as their finance officer/treasurer.
Online Bible study begins in two weeks
A four-week small group study on how diversity and inclusion intersect with our faith journey begins in early February. Daytime and evening options are available for laity and pastors to… Continue Reading Online Bible study begins in two weeks
Register now for Advocacy Day
Advocacy Day 2025 is March 12, and this year’s topic is the crisis in care resulting from the 2019 auto no-fault insurance changes in Michigan. Register by February 23 to… Continue Reading Register now for Advocacy Day
Connexion intern program begins second year
The Michigan Conference seeks ministry sites interested in having a young adult intern this summer. Deadline for ministry sites to apply is March 1, and the deadline for interns is… Continue Reading Connexion intern program begins second year
‘Gold Star’ pantry rebuilds and finds support
Thanks to a grant made possible by Human Relations Day offerings, Southfield: Hope UMC’s clothing closet and food pantry ministry enhanced what they could offer clients.
Top 10 stories of 2024
The Michigan Conference’s communications team reviews the top news stories from last year.