Taking the plunge

Faith on the Fly, a new ministry out of Grand Rapids: Trinity UMC, teaches people how to fish and creates faith-filled opportunities to learn new things and bond with others.

Community celebrates farmworkers

Arcadia UMC helps to organize an annual appreciation dinner for migrant farmworkers in rural Manistee County to honor their contributions to the community.

Season of church exits is over

On October 29, the Judicial Council released five rulings that address questions related to church withdrawals and closures.

Port Huron ministry opens doors wide

The Blue Water Free Store and Ministry Center, an EngageMI Ministry Partner in Port Huron, is bringing the love of Jesus to those in their community by meeting unmet needs.

Bishop announces listening tour

On November 23, Bishop David Bard begins a four-stop tour to hear from people following significant changes in The United Methodist Church.

‘Be open for miracles to happen’

Through Christlike acts of love, Leland Community UMC is building relationships with their refugee and migrant neighbors and bridging the gap between cultures.

Michigan’s ‘Odd Couple’

Taylorie Bailey and Denny Wissinger, the new Co-Lay Leaders of the Michigan Conference, are ready to equip the laity of the annual conference for ministry and mission.

Living our countercultural witness

Six lay and clergy members of the Michigan Conference share insights on ways to build a culture of kindness as Americans prepare to vote on November 5.

Conference partnership receives Lilly grant

The Michigan and Rio Texas Conferences will use a $1.25 million Lilly Endowment grant to fund an initiative to help congregations nurture children through worship and prayer.

Ways to support UM hurricane relief

Two powerful hurricanes have devastated the southeastern United States in a short time. Here are ways you can join our United Methodist response to these disasters.