Category: News
Bowls of Freedom Soup support Haiti
Georgetown UMC recently raised $2,500 for the Gardens of Hope campaign. The event celebrates past freedom and supports future hope.
Happy birthday to you, Igniting Ministry!
Jim Searls takes a look back at The United Methodist Church’s “Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors” brand campaign, launched twenty-five years ago.
Embracing a God-sized dream
Oscoda UMC launched Huron Housing Hope, an ambitious community-wide housing initiative that creatively addresses local needs after the closure of a homeless shelter.
Ministry of mercy in a place of need
Michigan United Methodists have launched a new ministry, Helping Hands, to reach out to those detained by ICE at the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin with the love of… Continue Reading Ministry of mercy in a place of need
MSU campus ministry faces transition
On July 16, 2026, it was announced that the board of the Wesley Foundation at Michigan State University had voted to close the foundation as an independent nonprofit and transition… Continue Reading MSU campus ministry faces transition
Pedaling for a brighter future
This Labor Day weekend, plan to support the Bike Ride for Haiti, a fundraiser for the Michigan Conference’s Gardens of Hope campaign benefiting our Haiti ministry partners.
Young people fired up for faith
At the Global Young People’s Convocation in Dublin, Ireland, youth and young adults from Michigan bonded with other UMs and caught a vision for what God is calling the church… Continue Reading Young people fired up for faith
Clergy speak out for voting rights
Almost two dozen United Methodist clergy joined other faith leaders at statewide rallies calling for the protection of voting rights for all eligible voters in Michigan.
Redistricting goes into effect
The Michigan Conference transitions to a new structure, with staffing changes, including a new conference superintendent, effective July 1.
Reminders of what you voted on
Take these local church action items from the resolutions approved at the 2026 Michigan Annual Conference and act on them in faith.