Connexion intern program begins second year - The Michigan Conference seeks ministry sites interested in having a young adult intern this summer. Deadline for ministry sites to apply is March 1, and the deadline for interns is… … Continue Reading Connexion intern program begins second year
Lifelong faith cohorts begin January 30 - Three new lifelong faith cohorts designed for a broad audience begin soon: an online book study on The Anxious Generation, a cohort exploring tools and strategies for adapting to evolving… … Continue Reading Lifelong faith cohorts begin January 30
King’s dream feels heavy - Rev. Kevin Smalls reflects on why the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. feels heavy this year and why we cannot lose heart as we continue to fight hard to… … Continue Reading King’s dream feels heavy
‘Gold Star’ pantry rebuilds and finds support - Thanks to a grant made possible by Human Relations Day offerings, Southfield: Hope UMC’s clothing closet and food pantry ministry enhanced what they could offer clients. CHRISTIE R. HOUSE Global… … Continue Reading ‘Gold Star’ pantry rebuilds and finds support
Top 10 stories of 2024 - The Michigan Conference’s communications team reviews the top news stories from last year. JAMES DEATON Content Editor 2024 was a… ...
Season of church exits is over - On October 29, the Judicial Council released five rulings that address questions related to church withdrawals and closures. HEATHER HAHN… ...
- ‘Can you just hold my hand?’ - Rev. Laurie Koivula, a retired United Methodist pastor, finds joy in volunteering as a foster grandparent to elementary school children… ...
- Ways to speak prophetically - In his first blog of 2025, Bishop David Bard outlines how to speak prophetically as people of Christian faith in… ...
- Youth & Young Adult Resource Roundup, DEC 2024 - This winter issue summarizes events, scholarships, and resources for youth and young adults and their leaders that churches can promote… ...
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