United Methodist campus ministries provide a wide range of service and social justice activities for students on campus. A student poses with Rev. Tim Kobler (right), director of the Wesley Foundation at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, for the annual CROP Hunger Walk which raises money to end hunger locally and all over the world. Last year, they celebrated 50 years of this event. CROP Hunger Walk is an EngageMI Ministry Partner. ~ photo courtesy Tim Kobler
From: Greater Southwest District — Pastor at Large … To: Heritage District — Camden, Montgomery, and Stokes Chapel UMCs. This full-time appointment begins August 1, 2025.
From: West District, Illinois Great Rivers Conference — Carthage UMC … To: Greater Southwest District — Girard and Lyon Lake UMCs. This full-time appointment begins August 1, 2025.
Lori Roof, Lay Leader for the Greater Southwest District, gives updates on ministry growth in her district, including Semilla Centro, Bradley: Indian Mission UMC, and Battle Creek: Washington Heights UMC.Continue Reading District branches produce good fruit
Retired pastor Sondra Willobee reminds us to receive every moment as a gift. The choice is ours. We can open our eyes and trust God rather than live in fear of what may come.Continue Reading 80 summers, 21 Fridays
The Michigan Conference announced difficult changes that impact its staffing and structure as the conference seeks to align with a reduced 2026 budget.Continue Reading Staff realignment announced
Several online workshops and training sessions on grant writing and nontraditional funding sources will be held this fall. The first one, Grant Writing 101, is set for August 25, providing an optional overview of the new Ministry Innovation Grants funded by the Michigan Conference.Continue Reading Fall grant and funding workshops
Kalamazoo: Westwood UMC’s new ministry, Paddles and Prayers, went from concept to birth thanks to the Michigan Conference’s Seed to Harvest ministry incubation program. Read their story and join a free informational session in August to learn more about Seed to Harvest.Continue Reading Paddling to a brighter future together
We’re hiring a guest services professional to join our team welcoming guests to our busy, fun, and beautiful family-oriented campground in Pentwater, Michigan. Hours are flexible (20-30 hours/week). Seasonal May-October. Lake Michigan Family Campground is a Grace Outside destination.
