Questions?
Please contact the Michigan Conference Coordinator of Hispanic/Latino Ministry Sonya Luna
Welcome
The Michigan Conference strives for a dynamic and growing church, joyously sharing and living the Good News of Jesus Christ in a multiplicity of places, in a variety of cultural settings, reaching the Hispanic and Latino communities throughout Michigan and embracing their cultural richness and diversity.
Servicios de Adoración en español/ Worship Services in Spanish
La Nueva Esperanza Iglesia Metodista Unida
1005 Evergreen St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
Servicio de Adoración a las 11:30 AM/ Worship Service at 11: 30 AM
Centro Familiar Cristiano Iglesia Metodista Unida
3401 Oakwood Blvd, Melvindale, MI 48122
Servicio de Adoración a las 11 AM/ Worship Service at 11 AM
Latinx Heritage Month
September 15, 2021- October 15, 2021
Information about Hispanic Heritage Month
From History.com
"Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. The event, which spans from September 15 to October 15, commemorates how those communities have influenced and contributed to American society at large."
Read the full article here.
From Women’s Health
"Maybe you first heard about National Hispanic Heritage Month from a friend or scrolled across an informational post about it on social media. You're familiar with the celebratory month, but if you had to take a pop quiz on the subject? Let's just say... you probably wouldn't walk out with an A+."
Read the full article here.
Worship Materials
Sermons
El Camino- The Way
Find transformative Sermons from Sojourners here.
Songs
El espíritu de Dios está en este lugar - Sesiones en vivo
Prayers
Visit Xavier.com for Prayers specifically curated for Latinx Heritage Month.
Books
Abuelita Faith: What Women in the Margins Teach US about Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength by Kat Armas
Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/o Social Justice, Theology, and Identity by Robert Chao Romero.
Spotify Play List
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47TyYi8VF68BMQqZHatDjr
Movies
Underwater Dreams
McFarland, USA
Be Alright - Evan Craft, Danny Gokey, Redimi2
Latinxt
“Creating the balance between Intellectual and Physical Labor in leadership.”