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Michigan United Methodists are engaged in mission across the state and around the world.
EngageMI is an initiative that helps connect congregations with Ministry Partners for learning, acting, and giving. EngageMI provides Six Steps to guide churches seeking to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors. The stories on this page share the good news of how individuals and churches are stepping up with caring hearts and helping hands. The most recent stories are featured here. Additional accounts are accessed from the “See All Mission Ministry Stories” link. We DO have a story to tell and YOU can be part of that story!
STEP ONE: God’s Country Cooperative Parish has been connecting churches and helping neighbors in the U.P. since 1983. Paying Ministry Shares is an important first step in supporting outreach at… Continue Reading Engaging with neighbors in the Upper Peninsula
STEP TWO: With a new name and a new website, the Michigan Conference’s long-term disaster recovery nonprofit is better prepared to help Michigan rebuild from the chaos, one family at… Continue Reading ‘After the Storm’ helps rebuild homes and lives
STEP THREE: Feeding America estimates that one in nine residents of Michigan faces hunger. The Society of St. Andrew feeds the hungry by salvaging food that would otherwise go to… Continue Reading Society of St. Andrew offers food for body and soul
STEP FOUR: Haitian Assets for Peace International continues to expand its services despite the growing challenges in the nation. HAPI offers Maternal care, vocational education, and animal husbandry to residents… Continue Reading HAPI ministry grows despite hardship in Haiti
STEP FIVE: Dr. Lester and Debbie Dornon are the first missionaries to visit the Michigan Conference since the beginning of the pandemic. Seven churches welcomed these EngageMI Mission Partners from… Continue Reading Nepal missionaries visit and renew relationships
STEP SIX: Partnering to do good in the face of tragedy is seen across generations in the Michigan Conference, by the strong support of the United Methodist Committee on Relief.… Continue Reading UMCOR is in Michigan Conference’s DNA