Category: People
Zachary Betthauser
From: New appointment … To: Greater Detroit District — Ann Arbor: Living Grace Ministries. This quarter-time appointment begins September 1, 2026.
Rodney Gasaway
From: Greater Detroit District — Chelsea: First and Livonia: Newburg UMCs … To: Greater Detroit District — Livonia: Newburg UMC and VETTED Veteran Care. This full-time appointment begins October 5,… Continue Reading Rodney Gasaway
Michael Kelley
From: Central Bay District — Gordonville UMC … To: Central Bay District — Midland: First and Gordonville UMCs. This half-time appointment begins August 1, 2026.
Lisa Kelley
From: Retirement … To: Central Bay District — Midland: First UMC. This quarter-time appointment begins August 1, 2026.
Joy Moore
From: Wheaton College (Wheaton, Illinois), Visiting Scholar … To: Friends University (Wichita, Kansas), Professor of Theology and Biblical Interpretation. This full-time appointment begins September 1, 2026.
Marvin H. McCallum
May 20, 1936 – October 1, 2026 Rev. Marvin H. McCallum (Retired Elder), a United Methodist minister, church leader, fruit grower, and devoted family man whose life of service spanned… Continue Reading Marvin H. McCallum
Lisa K. England
March 27, 1957-September 19, 2026 Lisa Kim Brey England, spouse of Rev. Gene Patrick England, was born March 27, 1957, and passed away at age 69 on September 19, 2026,… Continue Reading Lisa K. England
Thomas H. John Sr.
March 3, 1963-September 21, 2026 Pastor Thomas Harold John Sr. (Retired Local Pastor) passed away Monday, September 21, 2026 at Munson Medical Center at the age of 83. Tom was… Continue Reading Thomas H. John Sr.
Ruth A. Richards
January 12, 1937 – September 12, 2026 Ruth A. Richards, surviving spouse of Rev. Charles W. Richards (Retired Elder), of Bronson, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Parkview Regional… Continue Reading Ruth A. Richards
Sue Ellen Ward
October 13, 1942-September 5, 2026 Epictetus: “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.”, is how Sue lived her life. Sue Ellen Drinkhouse Ward,… Continue Reading Sue Ellen Ward