JFON rebrands all network affiliates

STEP THREE: Justice for Our Neighbors Michigan, one of 19 JFON affiliates, announces a new name—Immigration Law & Justice Michigan—coupled with an enduring passion for mission. Continue Reading JFON rebrands all network affiliates

French UMC receives One Matters Award

The One Matters Award, presented by Discipleship Ministries, was recently given to French UMC for the difference they make in the lives of immigrants moving to Detroit.

French UMC receives the One Matters Award

Step TWO: The One Matters Award, presented by Discipleship Ministries, was recently given to French UMC for the difference they make in the lives of immigrants moving to Detroit. Continue Reading French UMC receives the One Matters Award

JFON-MI rebrands, recommits to mission

Justice for Our Neighbors Michigan announces a new name—Immigration Law & Justice Michigan—coupled with an enduring passion for mission.

Troy: Big Beaver delivers new starts

Troy: Big Beaver UMC has started a Furnishings for Our Neighbors project assisting refugees and asylees by providing household items to furnish their first homes in the United States.

French UMC feeds body and soul

French UMC cares deeply for the refugees and asylum seekers in their community, and has started a new ministry preparing a once-a-month dinner of traditional African foods offered to those… Continue Reading French UMC feeds body and soul

Finding family in the heart of Dearborn

Dearborn First UMC has reinvigorated its commitment to refugees and asylum seekers by creating a new Response Team ministry, which recently sponsored a family from Jordan. 

MI churches invited to dream big

UMCOR invites Michigan congregations that have an idea for a creative project that would reach refugees and migrants in their community to apply for a $2,000 Mustard Seed Migration Grant.… Continue Reading MI churches invited to dream big

UMCOR provides lifeline at border

Church World Service advocates for rebuilding a humane immigration system in the U.S. A new $1.1 million grant from UMCOR will help them as they aid families seeking new lives.

Global ministries allocates dollars

The General Board of Global Ministries made financial allocations at its spring meeting with the emphasis on justice and the fact that Jesus cares.