Demonstrate love through diversity

For La Nueva Esperanza UMC in Grand Rapids, Hispanic Heritage Month welcomes us all to widely incorporate global worship practices and choose to love in inclusion and peace as Jesus… Continue Reading Demonstrate love through diversity

Ways kids can celebrate World Communion Sunday

Children’s book author Glenys Nellist offers five ideas for helping children celebrate World Communion Sunday on October 6.

‘Because we allow God to use us’

After The Storm, the Michigan Conference’s disaster recovery ministry, continues to walk with families in Kalamazoo County as they rebuild their lives months after a devastating tornado.

Piñatas and faith

Miriam Peralta De García celebrates her Mexican heritage and the tradition of piñatas and finds parallels to our walk of Christian faith.

Historic ministry changing lives today

For over 100 years, the McCurdy Ministries Community Center in New Mexico, an EngageMI Ministry Partner, has shared educational ministries to help students and families succeed in school and life.

Film features pastors DeLong and VanDessel

Leap of Faith, a new documentary featuring two Michigan United Methodist pastors, explores how we can disagree and still belong to each other in a divided world.

Create a culture of kindness

In this election season, church leaders offer ways for us to live out our Christian values and respect each other, especially when we disagree on politics.

Children’s ministry finds its niche

Kids Ministry Zooms are online gatherings for those involved in children’s faith formation in the Michigan Conference. Join their next meeting on September 18.

Celebrating our Hispanic heritage

Help your congregation celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins September 15, and learn about Centro Familiar Cristiano UMC in Melvindale, one of our vital Hispanic congregations.

Spaces where all can worship equally

The Michigan Conference’s Division on Disability Concerns is here to help churches become inclusive spaces that empower and support people with disabilities to achieve their full participation.