Category: Michigan Area
They traveled to Zimbabwe in faith
The Rev. Eric Mulanda has co-pastored Mt. Hope UMC in Lansing since 2015. He and a team from the church just returned from a goodwill mission to his alma mater, Africa University in Zimbabwe.
AC 2020 registration encouraged
At the present time, there is no plan to postpone the 2020 session of The Michigan Annual Conference. Conference planners will make that decision at the end of April.
Bishop Bard proclaims, ‘Easter is coming!’
Bishop David Bard celebrates the creativity of Michigan United Methodists ministering in the shadow of the coronavirus crisis. He offers new possibilities for Easter worship during this ongoing stay-at-home season.
Benefits ministry shares holiday
The Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits is providing financial relief to congregations through a six-month Benefits Ministry Shares Holiday starting April 1, 2020. Your questions answered here.
Shouting ‘Karibuni!’ in Wyoming, MI
Wyoming Wesley Park UMC worship in English. Restoration Community Church worships in Swahili. But they share a language of welcome.
UMs show church is not a building
Both bishop and governor have encouraged Michiganders to stay-at-home. We are finding that church really does happen outside the building.
Christy Miller White joins staff
The Rev. Christy Miller White joined the Conference staff on March 1. She hit the ground running offering ministry resources for youth ministry during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Bishop Bard says, ‘Stay home and Stay safe.’
Bishop David Bard appeals to the churches of The Michigan Conference. By Executive Order of Governor Whitmer, we all must stay home. We can still be the people of God.
Michigan UMCs with online worship
These United Methodist churches in The Michigan Conference are offering online worship on Sunday or devotional experiences during the week.
Closed on Friday, connected on Sunday
On Friday, March 13, Bishop David Bard asked all Michigan churches in his care to be closed to in-person events. On Sunday, less than 48 hours later, congregations came together online.