Category: Michigan Area
The Light of Christmas shines in Grandville
A one-of-a-kind Christmas light display at Grandville UMC creatively presents the story of Jesus’ birth as good news to the community.
Giving the gift of reading
United Methodists with a heart for literacy received an early Christmas present in the expansion of their book-gifting program, which now reaches a five-county region.
Commerce UMC passes on sweet recipe
The United Methodist Men’s group at Commerce UMC makes Christmas candy as a fundraiser for mission, and other congregations are following suit.
Give in this season of love
Bishop David Bard’s Advent offering will support two Michigan Conference-initiated ministries: Readers to Leaders and After the Storm.
VIM health care team needs help
A UM Volunteers in Mission team from Michigan and Wisconsin is returning to Satipo, Peru, in 2024 and needs more volunteers. Apply by March 1.
‘Move toward a new horizon’
The Michigan Conference prepares to move forward following the November 30 vote to approve the disaffiliation of 62 churches from The United Methodist Church.
2023 Ministry Shares due December 31
Churches have until December 31 to submit final Ministry Share remittances for 2023, and any Ministry Shares received in the new year will be applied to 2024.
Your call is worth exploring
Young adults looking at ministry options through the UMC should attend the February Exploration event in Florida. Conference grants to assist with paying for registration and travel are available.
Mission is a two-way street
United Methodist missionary Temba Nkomozepi recently sat down with Rev. Alex Plum to talk about the work at Mujila Falls in Zambia and how he views mission as bidirectional.
Special Session set for Thursday
On Thursday, November 30, lay and clergy members of the Michigan Conference will meet online to vote to approve the disaffiliation of 62 churches.