Tag: Battle Creek
Neighborhood rebuilding’s first fruits
Battle Creek: Washington Heights UMC celebrates the first home built in its new community revitalization project.
Church reignites hope in Battle Creek
Washington Heights UMC recently received a $365,000 grant to begin a major community revitalization project to address housing challenges in the neighborhood.
Innovative daycare supports addiction recovery
Battle Creek: First UMC is working closely with The Haven of Rest Ministries on an innovative childcare program that offers a safe space for children of families struggling with addiction.
Grace J. Gilroy
September 16, 1931 – February 18, 2023 Wife of Pastor Willard G. Gilroy, Grace J. (Ash) Gilroy, age 91, of Battle Creek passed away in the early hours of Saturday,… Continue Reading Grace J. Gilroy
Road-trip through Michigan Methodist history, part 1
Take a virtual road trip through the Great Lakes State visiting key places that have shaped our United Methodist history and continue to form our faith.
Battle Creek church hosts community carnival
Washington Heights UMC in Battle Creek hosted a carnival, sponsored by seven area churches, as a way to unify faith communities and strengthen neighborhood bonds.
‘Hub of hope’ in Washington Heights
On June 5 of the Michigan Annual Conference, Washington Heights Church & Community received the “One Matters Award” from Discipleship Ministries.
Rev. Philip P. Steele
Rev. Philip Paul Steele, 83, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Park Place Assisted Living in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born February 17, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to… Continue Reading Rev. Philip P. Steele
Rev. Nancy G. Powers
Nancy Gail Powers, age 67, passed into her Savior’s arms on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Nancy was born on November 7, 1952 to Harold and Marjorie (Feemster) Beaman in Wichita, Kansas.… Continue Reading Rev. Nancy G. Powers