Children's Ministry Archives - The Michigan Conference

Advent offering, resources announced

The Michigan Conference announces the recipients of this year’s Advent offering along with updated resources for children and families.

Teach your children well

By attending track-and-field meets and motocross events with her grandchildren, Cyndy Rossman, East Winds District Co-Lay Leader, has learned that church can happen anywhere.

Conference offers disability grants

The Michigan Conference is offering grants up to $1,000 to assist churches seeking to invest in accommodations for those with disabilities or neurodiversity of all kinds.

Kids camp fills gap in West Branch

West Branch: First UMC’s GAP Kids Camp supports families in the community by creating a fun, faith-filled experience for kids and building strong relationships within the community and beyond.

Sugar Crash sweetens summer for Melvindale kids

Twenty children in Melvindale, near Detroit, participate in a summer outreach program called Sugar Crash, hosted by Centro Familiar Cristiano United Methodist Church.

Preparing for faith formation this fall

Is your congregation ready for faith formation this fall? Rev. Kathy Pittenger provides a variety of resources to assist your leaders.

Faith formation moves into future

The pandemic has presented challenges to leaders involved in faith formation. Christy Miller White and Kathy Pittenger offer support with three new cohorts starting in January 2022.