Advocacy Day 2025

The 2025 Advocacy Day at the Michigan State Capitol will be held on Wednesday, March 12. Last year, 200 United Methodists and friends from across Michigan spent the day advocating… Continue Reading Advocacy Day 2025

‘Use skills God has given you’

A lay-led task force at Church of the Dunes in Grand Haven is raising awareness and educating community members about gun violence prevention.

UMs spread their ‘healing wings’

Through courageous witness, 250 United Methodists and friends journeyed to the State Capitol to tell their stories and champion mental health care access for all Michiganders.

Attend Advocacy Day in Lansing

You can still join over 230 registered justice seekers at the March 13 event in Lansing. Key activities are open. Watch the press conference and worship service online if you… Continue Reading Attend Advocacy Day in Lansing

Samaritan Counseling seeks well-being for all

For Advocacy Day, the Michigan Conference is raising money for Samaritan Counseling Center, an EngageMI partner in ministry that provides mental health care for anyone in Metro Detroit.

Mental health is a faith matter

Holland: First UMC is taking bold steps to educate their congregation and make their spaces more inclusive for those challenged by mental illness.

600 butterflies needed for Advocacy Day

Make butterflies as a Lenten activity at church or a personal prayer practice and support the Michigan Conference’s witness for better mental health care for all.

Pastor speaks up for mental health

Mental health care is vital for one United Methodist pastor’s teen, and the pastor says we can offer public witness to improve access in our state by participating in Advocacy… Continue Reading Pastor speaks up for mental health

10 ways to support Advocacy Day

Here are 10 practical things you can do to support Advocacy Day and champion mental health care access, all from home or among friends at church.

Mental health care is a justice matter

Deacon Michelle King shares her story of mental illness and why she commits to fighting for justice so that everyone gets the treatment they need — no matter what.