Tag: 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.
New Advent resource for families

Families often dread the frenetic race to Christmas. This new online resource keeps the focus on the coming of Christ.
Protection Policy Team updates

Keeping everyone safe in our local churches is an important process. There are resources available that can help your congregation do this right.
Give camp for Christmas

Do you need a one-size-fits-all gift for under the tree? Register your child or grandchild for a week of fun at a United Methodist Camp in Michigan.
Celebrating Advent with your kids

Can’t face making another gingerbread house?? UMCOM offers ways for families to keep Jesus the focus of the Advent season this year.
Is prayer crazy?

The CEO of Kids Hope USA shares the secret behind the success of their daily efforts with mentoring at-risk students.
School supplies you cannot buy

Fresh markers. New backpack. Brand name shoes. These are not the most important things that kids take into the classroom this fall.
Ways to help children address racism

It’s important to talk to young people about racism, before they learn about it through others or through hard experience.
Books bless many

The goal was 1,000 new books. The order was placed for 2,631. Well done, Michigan Conference!
Engaging local schools
With three months before the next back-to-school, plan now to support your local scholars.