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Retirement home doubles chapel size

Bishop speaking at dedication event

A retirement community with Methodist roots in Chelsea, Michigan, marked the rededication of its newly expanded chapel and performing arts center, which will enhance worship and create a new venue… Continue Reading Retirement home doubles chapel size

Newburg invests in 28 young dreamers

scholarship recipients

A United Methodist church in Livonia, Michigan, awarded 21 higher-education scholarships and 7 camperships this year, proving that a congregation’s generosity can change the trajectory of a young person’s future.

Come and bear witness to history

Church down south

First UMC of Brighton & Whitmore Lake invites people from across the Michigan Conference to join them in the American South this January to stand on the ground where the… Continue Reading Come and bear witness to history

Webinars prepare churches for election season

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Two upcoming webinars invite UMs into election-season advocacy: the NCJ Advocacy Network’s Sept. 9 kickoff call and a Sept. 19 conversation with Bishop David Bard on how churches can faithfully… Continue Reading Webinars prepare churches for election season

Called to be witnesses

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Warren: First UMC stands beside their Muslim neighbors with a bold statement against hate and a testament to their commitment to interfaith understanding.

New ministry offers lifeline

Veterans and firefighteres

Pro Allies is the Michigan Conference’s latest Fresh Expression of church, offering real-time crisis support and prayer for veterans, first responders, and their families.

UMs aid Alaska farm, food bank

Volunteers in Alaska

A Volunteers in Mission team from Livonia: Newburg UMC shares their experience serving at United Methodist-affiliated Alaska Pacific University’s Spring Creek Farm and learning about sustainable agriculture.

A resurrection story

Church members receiving an award

Centro Familiar Cristiano UMC in Melvindale was recently awarded the inaugural Resilient Church Award at SCD 2026, recognizing churches that persevere through adversity.

Michigan UMs take lead in NCJ summit

Three adults and a baby

Rev. Alice Fleming Townley, Audra Hudson Stone, and Jacob Stone, justice and advocacy experts from the Michigan Conference, co-led the recent NCJ Justice Summit in Chicago to build bridges among… Continue Reading Michigan UMs take lead in NCJ summit

Making cycling inclusive

Church preparing for parade

North Branch: First UMC’s new outreach ministry, Pedals and Prayers, provides adaptive bicycles at no cost to individuals with mobility challenges.