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God’s work reviving us

Campfire on a beach

Bishop David Alan Bard asks us to rally to the task set before us, making disciples of Jesus Christ so that lives — and the world — can be different.

Heart work, soul work, community work

Marching at a rally

In this month’s Joyful Journey, Bishop David Alan Bard reminds us that the gospel is about heart change, which is an important part of tackling issues like racism and violence… Continue Reading Heart work, soul work, community work

Building Beloved Community

MLK Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The Rev. Paul Perez points to King’s sermon on having a tough mind and a tender heart as a timely message for those working to build Beloved Community.

Appointments make a Michigan Pentecost

Mount Hope one of 60 cross-racial appointments

“Recently, the Bishop and Cabinet have become more intentional about addressing the nuances of cross-racial, cross-cultural appointments,” says the Rev. Dr. Jerome DeVine. These Michigan pastors reflect on their experiences.

Anti-Bias Anti-Racism moves forward

Call to anti-racism

The Michigan Conference, districts, and congregations will be aided on the journey to the Beloved Community by the Bishop’s Anti-Bias Anti-Racism Working Group.

Anti-Racism Working Group formed

Anti-Racism resources for Michigan Conference

 A group named by Bishop Bard will focus on anti-bias and anti-racism, “an essential part of our journey with Jesus.”

Moving Michigan forward together

Consider the “Platinum Rule” as a counter to the current news cycle and a way to live in beloved community.

The ‘beloved community’

A young adult missionary serving in Detroit reflects on the Civil Rights Movement … past and present.