Children’s Ministries at Annual Conference 2019

Michigan Annual Conference 2019 Highlights for Children’s Ministries! Click on the links to be directed to more information about each topic. For more information or questions about Ministry with Children,… Continue Reading Children’s Ministries at Annual Conference 2019

Ministry of the Month: Children

The website of The Michigan Conference has a large resource section full of creative and practical ideas, programs, and materials. This month we feature what’s available for ministry with children.

Bishop Bard blesses Michigan campers

Four sites will not open in 2019. Bishop David Bard pens a letter of encouragement and hope to those considering a summer-time experience at a United Methodist Campground in Michigan. 

AC offering benefits Haiti’s children

The 2019 Haiti Ingathering at The Michigan Annual Conference will support programs at Grace Children’s Hospital that offer care and create hope for thousands of families. 

An alternative to traditional VBS

For the past four years North Naples UMC in Florida has set hosted, “Serve Your World Camp.” Families love it.

Children’s Story Bibles

One important way to teach and pass on the foundations of the Christian faith are through stories in the Bible. But there are SO many to choose from! Here are… Continue Reading Children’s Story Bibles

Crisis and Trauma in Children

The world can seem like a big and scary place. Yet again, we learn of more acts of horrible violence in Christchurch, New Zealand. Children may or may not know… Continue Reading Crisis and Trauma in Children

Template for church Protection Policy

Does your local church have a policy in place for protection of children, youth and vulnerable adults in your congregation? This template will help.

Blue Christmas for Children

By: Rev. Kathy Pittenger Children’s Initiatives Coordinator The days and weeks leading up to Christmas can be very exciting for children. But there are children among us who also may… Continue Reading Blue Christmas for Children

Flint children visited by Deaf Santa

Santa Claus came to Flint and heard the holiday wishes of deaf and hard-of-hearing children using American Sign Language.