Tag: Advocacy
Trust in the risen Christ
With the humanitarian crisis in Haiti in mind, Bishop David Bard asks us to live out our resurrection faith and labor for a more peaceful and just world.
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.
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.
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.
Advocacy Day 2024 to address mental health
The Michigan Conference announces Advocacy Day 2024, to be held March 13 in Lansing, and the topic is mental health care access.
Advocacy Day: Supporting Mental Health Care Access
Let’s join our voices to care for those struggling with mental health Join hundreds of United Methodists at the State Capitol in Lansing next March to advocate for access to… Continue Reading Advocacy Day: Supporting Mental Health Care Access
Advocacy alert issued for Drive SAFE bills
The Michigan Conference Committee on Hispanic/Latino Ministries urges United Methodists to contact their state legislators now to vote for bills supporting driver’s licenses for all.
Ways to support UM campus ministries
The Michigan Conference’s Division of Higher Education and Campus Ministry speaks out in solidarity for all Michigan campus ministries and calls on United Methodists across the state to pray for… Continue Reading Ways to support UM campus ministries
2023 Advocacy Day
Join Michigan United Methodists for the first annual Advocacy Day at Central UMC in Lansing! This will be a day of prayer, public witness, and meetings with your elected officials… Continue Reading 2023 Advocacy Day