Tag: Advocacy
Learn how to find your voice
The upcoming Roles for Social Change workshop will empower you to claim your role in social change movements and discover how to effectively collaborate with others.
Learn how to change the world
At Advocacy Day on March 12, you will discover tools for advocacy work at the local, state, and national levels and connect with other justice seekers on matters you care… Continue Reading Learn how to change the world
Register now for Advocacy Day
Advocacy Day 2025 is March 12, and this year’s topic is the crisis in care resulting from the 2019 auto no-fault insurance changes in Michigan. Register by February 23 to… Continue Reading Register now for Advocacy Day
A life of faith-fueled advocacy
Mary Gladstone-Highland reflects on how the Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church has shaped her advocacy for LGBTQ justice and inclusion.
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.