‘Praygrounds’ let children come

Two Michigan congregations featured in this month’s Interpreter Magazine.

Childlike faith the focus of UMC ads

A national advertising campaign by UMCOM celebrates seeing the world as young people see it.

Time for sacred waiting

Is your family preparing for Christ or preparing for Santa? Here are some ideas to stay focused on the holy.

Stranded by Ebola

Pictured are six of the girls stranded at June Hartranft Memorial Primary School for Girls in Sierra Leone after the country’s deadly Ebola outbreak. From left are Esther Cooper, 15;… Continue Reading Stranded by Ebola

He pedals so they can drink

Ten-year-old Joshua Nystrom is riding his bike from Lansing to the Straits with a passion for clean water.

UM Community House needs you

The churches of The Michigan Area are invited to participate in UMCH Sunday, September 25, 2016.

Meet Lucy, a Chopped Jr. Champ

Young chef, Lucy Chelton, won $10,000 and shared her winnings with her neighbors.

Back to School kick-off ideas

The wheels on the bus will be rolling in another six weeks. Is your church ready for some end-of-summer fun?

A gift for Flint’s children

Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey will soon leave Michigan. The Area is invited to honor her with a gift to Flint’s children.

Camps offer summer get-away

Needing to get out of the house? It’s not to late for children, youth and families to register for a summer camping experience at a United Methodist Camp in Michigan.