Tag: Children
October is a great time to connect with your local school
The Rev. Dwayne Bagley encourages churches to engage their local schools by first asking them these two questions: “What do you need?” and “How can we help?”
Out of the mouths of babes
Rev. Margie Crawford encourages us to listen to the words of children in how they see the world and describe their faith.
8 ways to nurture faith
“[Parents] may not be the expert on all things theological, but they are the expert on their kids.” The Rev. Kathy Pittenger talks about faith formation.
Webinars re-imagine faith formation
As we emerge into the post-pandemic world, we can begin planning for the future of faith formation in our local churches.
Spending summer with God
Summer is just around the corner, always a time of engagement for Michigan United Methodists of all ages. Here are some opportunities for learning and serving.
Still thanking God for Imagine No Malaria
The Global Health initiative of the General Board of Global Ministries has integrated the work of Imagine No Malaria with its Mother, Newborn, and Child Health program.
Faith on go against child hunger
More than half a million children in Michigan suffer from hunger and food insecurity. The 2021 Michigan Conference 5K is just the beginning of an initiative to help our kids… Continue Reading Faith on go against child hunger
Resources for your Lenten journey
This year some cherished Lenten traditions will continue and some others will change. Michigan Conference staff offer these safe and creative resources for churches, families, and individuals of all ages.
Mini-grant supports your discipleship
The Michigan Conference is distributing Christian Education Sunday funds, to churches in the Michigan Conference, in the form of a $300 mini-grant.
More Advent resources available
Advent began on November 29. The Michigan Conference has produced new resources that will help your congregation on your virtual journey to Christmas Eve.