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!
Ministry Shares up in 2025
PART A – Ministry Shares: The Michigan Conference celebrates increased financial giving in 2025 and thanks local churches for their commitment to connectional ministry within our conference and beyond. Continue Reading Ministry Shares up in 2025
Improving food deserts in Flint
PART B – Michigan Projects: United Methodist-affiliated ministries in Flint are actively working to restore community bonds and provide fresh food to families in this community, which has been hard hit by food insecurity. Continue Reading Improving food deserts in Flint
Solar ovens change lives in southwest U.S.
PART D – International Projects: Solar ovens promote good nutrition, better health and reduce deforestation caused by charcoal production. The project changes lives in Africa, the Caribbean, and Navajo Nation. Continue Reading Solar ovens change lives in southwest U.S.
New partnerships sprout in Haiti
PART D – International Projects: Michigan UMs helped grow HAPI’s Felisane Health Center, and new partnerships have emerged, multiplying the impact of the current Gardens of Hope campaign and your investment. Continue Reading New partnerships sprout in Haiti
Mission Hospital gives hope to new mothers
PART E – Mission Personnel: Missionary Florence Mefor led a transformation of the family child health departments at United Methodist Old Mutare and Mutambara District mission hospitals in Zimbabwe. Continue Reading Mission Hospital gives hope to new mothers
UMCOR Mustard Seed grants welcome neighbors
PART F – UMCOR: “Who is my neighbor?” was the topic of Lenten devotionals published by the General Board of Global Ministries. Michigan pastor and UMCOR exec Jack Amick shares. Continue Reading UMCOR Mustard Seed grants welcome neighbors
Need more information
If you need more information on church missions, please contact the Conference Board of Global Ministry Chair, Rev. Alex Plum, [email protected].