Tag: Advocacy
Webinars prepare churches for election season
Two upcoming webinars invite UMs into election-season advocacy: the NCJ Advocacy Network’s Sept. 9 kickoff call and a Sept. 19 conversation with Bishop David Bard on how churches can faithfully… Continue Reading Webinars prepare churches for election season
Art raises awareness of gun violence
Grand Haven: Church of the Dunes UMC recently unveiled the completed Soul Box project, an art collaboration that displays 1,406 origami boxes representing lives lost in Michigan to gun violence… Continue Reading Art raises awareness of gun violence
Tell your story at Advocacy Day
Eaton Rapids: First UMC has become a trusted partner in feeding those facing food insecurity in their community. They aren’t the only ones. United Methodist churches across Michigan have similar… Continue Reading Tell your story at Advocacy Day
The power of storytelling
On March 18 at Advocacy Day, United Methodists have a chance to help reframe the narrative around food insecurity by advocating for their neighbors, who are worthy of investment.
Immigration justice event planned for D.C.
On February 25, join ecumenical and interfaith leaders and communities in Washington, D.C., for a public witness grounded in worship, moral courage, and solidarity with our neighbors.
Lunch & Learn Webinar: Advocacy Day 2026
Are you curious about this year’s Advocacy Day and the topic of food insecurity in Michigan? Join us for this 30-minute webinar. You will learn more about the impact of… Continue Reading Lunch & Learn Webinar: Advocacy Day 2026
Advocacy Day to address food insecurity
Registration is now open for Advocacy Day on March 18. Get a preview of this year’s focus and hear a testimony about how this annual event has shaped one person’s… Continue Reading Advocacy Day to address food insecurity
Heed the call to do justice
In the spirit of Keep Making Peace, a new event on February 21 aims to empower Michigan UMs to be better justice-seekers in our world.
Advocacy Day 2026
The 2026 Advocacy Day at the Michigan State Capitol will be held on Wednesday, March 18. Last year, 200 United Methodists and friends from across Michigan spent the day advocating… Continue Reading Advocacy Day 2026
Keep Doing Justice
The Board of Justice is answering the calls for the return of Keep Making Peace. We hope to inspire attendees to work as justice seekers to follow our Christian callings.… Continue Reading Keep Doing Justice