Category: Michigan Area Leadership
Long division is hard
The Rev. LuAnn Rourke, Superintendent of the Heriage District, talks about how she enjoyed math. She turns to the words of the Apostle Paul as she ponders tackling long division.
Thanks to United Methodist Mom
The Rev. Paul Perez talks about “the heart and hope” of United Methodism through the life of his mom and growing up years in Newburg UMC in Livonia.
For all we know, love may grow
Bishop David Bard says that love is the way forward regardless of what we know or don’t know about the future of The United Methodist Church.
We’re planning now for YOUTH 2023
Since 1988, United Methodist youth and leaders have gathered from around the globe. The tradition continues in Daytona Beach, FL in July 2023.
Let’s make some Easter music!
The Rev. Scott Harmon reflects on today’s church from an “intersection of music and faith.” He encourages United Methodists to keep praising the Lord.
Be an agent of God’s love and light
Public policy, says Sonya Luna, is not about politics. It’s about sharing God’s love with those who are suffering.
Why I am a United Methodist
Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne states ten core beliefs that she embraces as a United Methodist and provide the foundation for her staying in The United Methodist Church.
It’s April. One more, once!
Remembering Count Basie’s jazz tune, Bishop David Bard reflects on the unpredictable April weather and the eternal promise of Easter.
Community of women with purpose
“We are a community of women,” explains Julia Paradine-Rice, as she talks about the purpose of UMW, now United Women in Faith.
Can we bless our neighbors?
Rev. Dr. Jerome Devine lifts up passages from Genesis and Mark to help us consider divine hospitality and how we may each bless others as United Methodists face the separation… Continue Reading Can we bless our neighbors?