Category: News
Price hired as new conference staff member
The Michigan Conference announces the hiring of Nikira Price as Executive Assistant to Bishop David Bard, effective April 29.
4 church agencies propose unifying as one
Key points: Four general agencies — United Methodist Communications, Discipleship Ministries, Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry — are making plans to become one. The proposed unification aims to… Continue Reading 4 church agencies propose unifying as one
Conference mobilizes after tornadoes and flooding
Michigan United Methodist Conference coordinates disaster response to statewide tornadoes and flooding, staging supplies, activating volunteer teams and urging churches not to self-deploy. Relief efforts underway in 41 counties in… Continue Reading Conference mobilizes after tornadoes and flooding
New partnerships sprout in Haiti
Michigan UMs helped grow HAPI’s Felisane Health Center, and new partnerships have emerged, multiplying the impact of the current Gardens of Hope campaign and your investment.
See what your $2 can do
Financial donations are needed to purchase supplies for our annual Rice Meal Packing event at the 2026 Michigan Annual Conference. Give now to help end hunger worldwide.
Rebuild in the mountains
A VIM team of Michigan United Methodists just returned after serving in Virginia. Hear their story and discover where other volunteer teams will be heading in the months ahead.
Make worship meaningful for children
Making Meaning Together, an initiative of the Michigan and Rio Texas Conferences, seeks partner churches for 2027. Sign up for one of the online informational gatherings on April 29 or… Continue Reading Make worship meaningful for children
Register now for summer camp
Grace Outside gives a green light for summer camping and shares organizational changes and volunteer needs for the 2026 season.
Give to grow our EngageMI partners
The Gardens of Hope campaign supporting our Haiti ministry partners shares an update on progress and stories from two congregations that have raised at least $350 toward the campaign’s $200,000… Continue Reading Give to grow our EngageMI partners
Share your UMVIM story with us
United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) has been sending volunteers worldwide for 50 years. Share your mission story, be a 50 at 50 church, or find other ways to celebrate… Continue Reading Share your UMVIM story with us