Questions?
If you have questions, please email [email protected].
Goal: Congregation engages in at least one learning experience that:
- Deepen
s understanding of “ministry with” - Listens to and learns from the real lives of vulnerable, different people and communities
- Increases understanding of root causes of systemic injustice
As Michigan United Methodists, we have a long history of making mission a priority. A heart for mission is kept healthy by staying aware of the needs, hurts, and hopes of our neighborts.
Where to start?
Invite some others, including youth, to your next mission team. Before the meeting, ask all to read the overview on the EngageMI website. While you’re together, pray, imagine, and talk about what your congregation’s “Learn-Give-Act” goals might be.
Going deeper!
- Go to the website of the General Board of Global Ministries and report back on something that inspires you.
- Have someone send an email with a few meaningful questions (pen pal style) to a missionary listed in EngageMI Part E . Report responses at your next meeting.
- Form a pop-up book group to read and discuss a book about mission. Invite others to form more groups. Suggested titles can be found in the resource list below.
- Two annual events provide excellent learning experiences. Consider attending Michigan United Methodist Advocacy Day, hosted by the Board of Justice. Mission u is sponsored by United Women in Faith.
- Mission personnel visit the Michigan Conference each year. Hosting a missionary opens a new window on the world. Contact the Michigan Conference Mission Secretary to schedule a visit: [email protected].
- Subscribe to the Michigan Conference MIConnect e-newsletter for breaking news about mission.
- Mission articles are archived on the Michigan Conference Mission Stories webpage. Read some of these accounts to learn how lives are being changed around Michigan and beyond.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Books
- There are many books to teach children about hunger.
The Reading Program of United Women in Faith offers books focused on mission education, nurturing community, social action, and more.
Websites
The website of the General Board of Global Ministries covers all aspects of mission including national and international projects, missionaries, Global Mission Fellows, Global Health, UM Volunteers in Mission, and UMCOR.
Find Special Sunday information and more at ResourceUMC.
#StillInMission is a monthly live Zoom call featuring a rotating selection of Global Ministries missionaries who serve in a variety of roles and placement sites. Join to hear from one missionary in a small group setting. Missionaries share about their work and what it means to answer God’s call to mission.
UMGlobal.org from the General Board of Global Ministries provides helpful articles and discussions on mission theology.
The Lewis Center for Church Leadership provides resources to help congregations engage with their community. See Doing Good Well and Taking Church to the Community.