Category: Michigan Area
Make your giving count the most
On #GivingTuesday, November 28, focus on #BeUMC and give financially to mission and ministry projects supported by the Michigan Conference.
Lake Huron hires new director
Karen Hand was recently hired to lead Lake Huron Retreat Center as their new director beginning January 2024.
‘It’s a match made in heaven’
Wyoming Park UMC lives into a new vision thanks to a partnership with Family Promise that has transformed the church into transitional housing.
‘Take bold steps and dream again’
What is the future of The United Methodist Church in Michigan? A recent conversation with a group of young clergy reveals honesty and hope.
Agenda set for Special Session
The Michigan Conference publishes the agenda and names of churches to be approved for disaffiliation and closure at the November 30 Special Session of Annual Conference.
Walther begins new ministry journey
As Rev. Joel Walther settles into his new role as Director of Conference Benefits and Coordinator of Human Resources, he announces some important news and chats about his journey from… Continue Reading Walther begins new ministry journey
Michigan wins 10 communications awards
The Michigan Conference’s communications team recently attended the United Methodist Association of Communicators’ annual meeting, where they were honored with 10 awards for excellence in communications.
Grand Rapids welcomes US-2s
Shanquel Askew and Karis Brown arrived in Michigan in August. They are settling in and serving at United Methodist Community House in Grand Rapids for the next two years.
Whites commissioned to lifetime service
Michelle and Bill White of 5Loaves2Fish Northern Michigan commit to a lifetime of lay ministry as the Michigan Conference’s newest deaconess and home missioner.
Wearing ‘sacred stories’ on sleeves
People of faith tell the stories behind their spiritual tattoos in a new touring photographic art exhibit sponsored by the Wesley Foundation at the University of Michigan.