We are looking forward to gathering with you in late May at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme Township to worship, serve, learn, share, and discern together God’s call upon us, Michigan United Methodists, to Love Boldly. Guided by the Greatest Commandment (Matthew 22:37-39), we invite the Holy Spirit to be at work in us… Continue Reading 2026 Michigan Annual Conference
Whether you're just beginning your clergy journey or have been serving for years, you may not be taking full advantage of the benefits available to you through the Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church. With the recent launch of the Wespath Compass retirement plan, it is more important than ever to understand how your… Continue Reading Benefits Boot Camp: Don’t Leave Money on the Table
This online co-working space is for those interested in nontraditional funding opportunities for their church or nonprofit. Attendees can bring questions, ideas to flesh out, or a grant to work on. They can also spend time searching for grants, building a budget, or drafting a purpose statement. This one-hour open Zoom room is for those… Continue Reading Grant Hour Co-Work Space
The Greater Southwest District United Women in Faith present an Evening in Mission “You give them something to eat” Michelle and Bill White of Leland, Michigan will speak on their mission 5loaves2fish which provides nourishing meals infused with love. 5:30pm Registration & Happy Hour Bring your Pantry Displays Offering – Music Mission focus – Cereal… Continue Reading Evening in Mission
This eight-hour training gives you the basics for entering a disaster zone as a volunteer. You will receive a badge certifying you for three years of service, a T-shirt with the Michigan ERT Logo, a manual explaining what you can and can’t do, and lunch. You will be certified by UMCOR and prepared to join… Continue Reading Early Response Team (ERT) Certification
Having trouble imagining new ministry? Finding it challenging to dream up ways to reach new people? Join the Seed to Harvest Team on June 16 for IDEATE! During this free one-hour workshop, participants will have time to imagine and begin developing new ministry ideas. Two time options: noon or 6 pm ET. Register now
Having trouble imagining new ministry? Finding it challenging to dream up ways to reach new people? Join the Seed to Harvest Team on June 16 for IDEATE! During this free one-hour workshop, participants will have time to imagine and begin developing new ministry ideas. Two time options: noon or 6 pm ET. Register now
Leaders of immigrant congregations and allies are invited to a free information session on grant opportunities available to them, made possible by a $100K UMCOR grant awarded to the Michigan Conference. The grant focuses on three areas of support: funding for immigrant congregations and their ministries and programs funding for wellness and renewal opportunities for… Continue Reading Info Session on Grants for Immigrant Churches
Leaders of immigrant congregations and allies are invited to a free information session on grant opportunities available to them, made possible by a $100K UMCOR grant awarded to the Michigan Conference. The grant focuses on three areas of support: funding for immigrant congregations and their ministries and programs funding for wellness and renewal opportunities for… Continue Reading Info Session on Grants for Immigrant Churches
Join a supportive, community-based walk through of your Intercultural Development Plan (IDP). Over a span of six months, participants will be guided in thought, reflection, and action as they take steps to complete their IDP. Each participant will be given the space and support needed to traverse the intense landscape of intercultural development. As we… Continue Reading IDI Workshop: IDP Together
