Michigan churches help settle refugees

STEP SIX: Two Michigan United Methodist churches utilized Mustard Seed Migration Grants to begin new ministries to refugee neighbors. October 1 is the deadline for the 2023 grant cycle. Continue Reading Michigan churches help settle refugees

HAPI and CWS help dreams take flight

STEP FOUR: Michigan churches can welcome Haitian young adults looking for refuge and opportunities by sponsoring their resettlement through Church World Service. HAPI, Haitian Assets for Peace, is assisting this process. Continue Reading HAPI and CWS help dreams take flight

Michigan churches engage in migration ministry

Two Michigan United Methodist churches utilized Mustard Seed Migration Grants to begin new ministries to refugee neighbors. October 1 is the deadline for the 2023 grant cycle.

Make their dreams take flight

Churches can welcome Haitian young adults looking for refuge and opportunities by sponsoring their resettlement through Church World Service’s expanded programming.

Church helps resettle 121 Afghan refugees

Over the course of a year, Birmingham and Berkley First UMC helped furnish 34 homes that now house 121 Afghan refugees in the Detroit metropolitan area.

Churches welcome Afghan arrivals

United Methodist congregations across the state continue to raise funds and collect household goods to welcome Afghan arrivals to Michigan.

Michigan to welcome 1,600 Afghans soon

Afghan refugees have started to arrive in Michigan. Churches are encouraged to become sponsors, offering a warm welcome and support. Here’s how to begin.

Grants support Afghan arrivals

The United Methodist Committee on Relief has launched the Afghan Refugee Resettlement Reimbursement program, offering $1,000 grants to United Methodist churches partnering with Church World Service. 

UMCOR approves $10 million in grants

“A new age implies challenge and change,” said Roland Fernandes, chief executive of Global Ministries and UMCOR as the board approved grants to continue God’s work around the globe.

Be ready to welcome Afghan refugees

How can a church become involved in the resettlement of Afghan refugees who will soon be in Michigan? The Michigan Conference is bringing together a panel of leaders on October… Continue Reading Be ready to welcome Afghan refugees