Category: World
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.
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
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
Update on episcopal assignments
Bishop David Bard and Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai announce that they will continue their current episcopal duties through the end of this quadrennium in 2028.
UMs lead witness for immigrants in DC
Michigan United Methodists joined more than 2,000 people of faith on Capitol Hill to worship, sing, and march to bring attention to the plight of immigrants in the United States.
Midwest Mission committed to serving
Following UMCOR’s announcement that it will close its Sager Brown Depot, Midwest Mission provides an update as the Michigan Conference’s long-term partner in collecting disaster relief supplies.
Dreaming of California, or anyplace warm
In the winter, NOMADS leave Michigan for warmer parts of the country, traveling in their own RVs to provide hands-on assistance to churches, camps, and other organizations that have requested… Continue Reading Dreaming of California, or anyplace warm
Immigration justice event planned for D.C.
On February 25, join ecumenical and interfaith leaders and communities in Washington, D.C., for a public witness grounded in worship, moral courage, and solidarity with our neighbors.
Bishops ask all to help shape future
The Council of Bishops invites all United Methodists to participate in a historic denomination-wide survey and join in a series of webinars to prepare for this October’s Leadership Gathering.
Church renews relationship with Haiti
At UMCOR’s Haiti Partner Conference, a new chapter in Haitian-led leadership unfolds as the denomination renews its commitment to the people of Haiti amid the ongoing crisis.