2020 State of Church report released
“Blessed is the Church” is the theme of the 2020 State of the Church Report released by Connectional Table and United Methodist Communications.
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Finding a home for Patrick
When Patrick left Africa he sought safety and a new home in the U.S. He found it in Detroit, where The United Methodist Church is partnering with other agencies to… Continue Reading Finding a home for Patrick
Rev. Dr. Richard A. Selleck
The Rev. Dr. Richard Arlan Selleck, born in Breckenridge, Michigan on December 21, 1929, died peacefully of natural causes, on December 29th, 2020, at the Clark Community Home in Grand… Continue Reading Rev. Dr. Richard A. Selleck
Giving thanks in 2020
While there is a pandemic in progress, the Rev. Glenn Wagner reminds us to give thanks for our heritage, the benefits of being a U.S. citizen, and a God who… Continue Reading Giving thanks in 2020
Deep Methodist roots blossom anew
Two Michigan women, who began new United Methodist positions July 1, credit their faith formation to the family tree of the Rev. Ken and Jan Kline.
Mission and love drive generous giving
These Michigan congregations have seen an increase in giving during the pandemic. The Rev. David Bell, Executive Director of The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan, talks about drivers of generous… Continue Reading Mission and love drive generous giving
Bishop Bard proclaims, ‘Easter is coming!’
Bishop David Bard celebrates the creativity of Michigan United Methodists ministering in the shadow of the coronavirus crisis. He offers new possibilities for Easter worship during this ongoing stay-at-home season.
Special Sunday Information
Your Gifts Make a World of Difference! Six times throughout the year, United Methodist congregations celebrate church-wide Special Sundays with offerings. Your support is critical to the survival of these… Continue Reading Special Sunday Information
‘What are you waiting for?’
Advent begins again on December 1st. With wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes leaving lives broken around the globe, Bishop David Bard invites all to consider a gift to Disaster Recovery.… Continue Reading ‘What are you waiting for?’
Revised Social Principles released
Legislation for the revised United Methodist Social Principles has been submitted to the 2020 General Conference and is now online in seven languages for review and discussion.